“The ordinary person seeks to avoid tension and avoid problems”
— Gabor Mate
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Many people try to stay away from situations that cause stress or difficulties. Imagine a student who avoids doing their homework because it's hard and they'd rather play games. This student is trying to keep their life easy and fun, but misses out on learning important lessons or getting good grades. In real life, facing challenges helps us grow and become stronger. If someone always tries to dodge problems, they might never learn how to deal with tough situations. By facing problems, we can learn new skills and become better at solving future issues. So, instead of always looking for the easy way out, it's helpful to embrace challenges and learn from them.
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