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Accept impermanence with grace from "summary" of The Dalai Lama's Little Book of Inner Peace by Dalai Lama XIV Bstan-ʼdzin-rgya-mtsho
The nature of life is impermanent. Everything around us is constantly changing, and nothing remains the same. It is important to accept this impermanence with grace, for fighting against it will only bring suffering and frustration. When we resist change, we are essentially resisting the natural flow of life. This resistance causes us to hold on to things that are meant to be let go, leading to feelings of attachment and disappointment. By accepting impermanence with grace, we can learn to go with the flow of life and embrace the changes that come our way. Grace in accepting impermanence means letting go of our expectations and attachments to outcomes. It means understanding that everything in life is temporary, and that clinging to the past or worrying about the future only takes away from the present moment. By letting go of our att...
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