“Man suffers only because he takes seriously.”
— Alan Watts
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People often feel unhappy or stressed because they treat certain things as very important or serious. Imagine you lose a game. If you think it's just fun and nothing major, you won't feel too bad. But if you treat the game as a huge deal, losing will make you upset. Similarly, if someone criticizes you, and you take their words to heart, you might feel hurt. But if you don't let their words affect you deeply, you stay happier. So, the idea is that we get troubled when we make things more serious than they really are. To lead a more relaxed and happy life, it's good to know what really matters and let go of the minor stuff. For example, small mistakes or failures are part of life – it's better not to stress too much over them.
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Human condition Life perspective Mental health Mindfulness Perception Philosophy Self-awareness Seriousness Suffering Thought-provoking
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