We try to fix the outside so much, but our control of the outer world is limited, temporary, and often, illusory.

Matthieu Ricard
We try to fix the outside so much, but our...
We try to fix the outside so much, but our...
We try to fix the outside so much, but our...
We try to fix the outside so much, but our...
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We try to fix the outside so much, but our control of the outer world is limited, temporary, and often, illusory. We people are an illusion. We possess the ability to create our own reality or we can create our own misery. You must be aware of all that is happening around you.

You must notice what’s going on in your life so you can change it. The reality of our world cannot be fixed. It can only be changed by us.

Source: Happiness: A Guide To Developing Lifes Most Important Skill

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