The article discusses the concept of 'dukkha,' often misinterpreted as suffering, but more accurately defined as dissatisfaction. Through a podcast episode, the author highlights how life is filled with small irritations and an ever-present feeling of things being 'not quite right.' The true trouble lies not in experiencing dukkha, but in our resistance to it. By recognizing dukkha as intrinsic to human existence, we can change our response, leading to less distress and a more accepting relationship with life's challenges.
Dukkha, often translated as suffering, is better understood as dissatisfaction—a constant reality of life that shapes our experiences and interactions.
The real issue isn't dukkha itself, but our resistance to it, which creates more distress than the dukkha we encounter in everyday life.
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