Embrace impermanence and change from "summary" of A Path with Heart by Jack Kornfield
In our human experience, we often resist the truth of impermanence and change. We cling to what is familiar and comfortable, hoping to avoid the discomfort that comes with facing the unknown. However, by embracing impermanence and change, we can find a greater sense of peace and freedom in our lives. When we resist change, we create suffering for ourselves. We become attached to outcomes and circumstances, believing that our happiness depends on things staying the same. But the reality is that everything is in a constant state of flux. By accepting this truth, we can release our attachment to how things "should" be and instead be present with what is. Embracing impermanence and change allows us to live more fully in the present moment. When we let go of ou...
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