In life, we often have to overcome obstacles in order to survive. Although it may be tempting to deny these challenges, facing them is important to living a fulfilling life. Rather than resisting the natural order of the universe, Buddhist philosophy encourages accepting all of life, including its harmful aspects, and aligning oneself with reality.

Truths from Buddhism about life:

Worrying is useless: Thich Nhat Hanh’s wisdom is true: “Worrying is useless. ” The essence is to understand that worrying too much about the future will not change your direction. His guidance on staying rooted in the present rather than fixating on elusive future conditions of happiness reflects the essence of mindfulness. It encourages us to accept the present and find contentment in it, rather than worrying about it. Worrying won’t help! Even if you worry 20 times more, the situation in the world will not change. In fact, fear only makes things worse. Even if things don’t go your way, you can still be satisfied because you know you are trying your best and will continue to try. You can’t help anyone if you don’t know how to breathe, smile, and live passionately every moment of your life.
I’m happy at this moment. I don’t ask for anything else. I don’t expect more happiness or conditions that lead to more happiness. The most important practice is to be aimless, to not chase or reach.

Accept RealityWe have two choices: either we question our beliefs, or we don’t. We either accept a fixed version of reality, or we begin to question reality. According to the Buddha, training to remain open and curious, to eliminate assumptions and beliefs, is the greatest benefit in human life. Pema Chodron

The findings highlight the importance of challenging strong beliefs and assumptions. She refers to the choice between accepting a fixed reality or embarking on a journey of curiosity and openness. This challenges us to cultivate a mindset that embraces the fluidity of truth and embraces evolving perspectives.

Accept Change Actively: The Buddhist view of constant change. It fosters active engagement in change and guides efforts to bring about positive change in our lives. His analogy of conservatism, which is compared to winter, night, and death, contrasts with the pioneer spirit, which symbolizes spring, morning, and birth. This analogy clearly illustrates the transformative power of embracing change. Buddhism believes that everything is constantly changing.
The question is: should we passively accept change and allow ourselves to be carried away by it, or should we take the initiative and proactively bring about positive change. Conservatism and self-preservation are compared to winter, night, and death, while pioneering spirit and attempts to realize ideals evoke images of spring, morning, and birth.
Suffering in pursuing temporary feelings: Yuval Noah Harari’s words refer to the pursuit of fleeting emotions and the constant dissatisfaction that arises from them. His depiction of his relentless pursuit of fleeting happiness has been well-received. Fundamental to Buddhist philosophy is the recognition that true contentment comes from recognizing the impermanence of life and finding peace within oneself. According to Buddhism, the root of suffering is not pain, sadness, or even meaninglessness. Rather, the real root of suffering is this endless, meaningless, ephemeral pursuit of emotion, which leaves us in a constant state of tension, restlessness, and dissatisfaction.
Because of this effort, the heart is never satisfied. Even if we feel joy, we are not satisfied because we are afraid that this feeling will soon disappear and we long for it to last and increase. A person is freed from suffering not when he experiences this or that fleeting pleasure, but when he understands the impermanence of all his emotions and stops seeking them.