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Rise Above: Turn Setbacks into Unstoppable Strength

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Idris Elijah
Mar 07, 2025
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Early in my adult life, I learned from Buddha that life is suffering.

He also emphasized that while suffering exists, life includes joy and happiness.

But it can sometimes be challenging to find this joy and happiness.

Especially when faced with setbacks.

Society frequently suggests that many of these positive states are e…

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