mental-health
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The Ego Created by Comfort
Introduction Many Buddhists would argue that when everything goes right for a person—money, health, stability, freedom, comfort, ease—it often means they have a great deal of positive karma ripening in this lifetime. In past lives or earlier in this one, they cultivated actions that now produce favorable conditions. But the paradox is that when life Continue reading
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Society Doesn’t Need to Be Mean
Society’s meanness is not inevitable—people choose to be mean, often because they believe it is necessary to prepare children for a harsh world. However, relying on past norms justifies the perpetuation of cruelty. Instead, we should recognize that society’s tone is shaped by the culture we collectively foster. A kinder society begins with intentional action, Continue reading
Wolfy Chai 