The Absurdity of Life: Longing for Leisure, But Never Enjoying It

The Absurdity of Life: Longing for Leisure, But Never Enjoying It
Cultivate an attitude of non-attachment
Thomas Oppong
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Artwork: Fruits in a Bowl on a Red Tablecloth by Frans Snyders/public domain“There will always be causes for anxiety, whether due to prosperity or to wretchedness. Life will be driven on through a succession of preoccupations: we shall always long for…
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