Kahlil GibranForgetfulness is a form of freedom.
About This Quote
It is a common misconception that freedom comes from having no problems or worries. In fact, freedom is found in overcoming problems and fears. If the mind were always filled with happy thoughts and never bothered with the troubles of life, it would be a boring life indeed. It would be filled with nothing but joy and delight, but our minds are filled with anxieties and anxieties bring most of the misery we experience. When we think of our lives without worries and anxieties, we see an empty, meaningless existence.
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