Although you may not always be able to avoid difficult situations,you can modify the extent to which you can suffer by how you choose to respond to the situation.
Dalai LamaEveryone wants a happy life without difficulties or suffering. We create many of the problems we face. No one intentionally creates problems, but we tend to be slaves to powerful emotions like anger, hatred and attachment that are based on misconceived projections about people and things. We need to find ways of reducing these emotions by eliminating the ignorance that underlies them and applying opposing forces.
Dalai LamaCompassion is the wish for another being to be free from suffering; love is wanting them to have happiness.
Dalai LamaSometimes, whether a desire is excessive or negative depends on the circumstances or society in which you live in.
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