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Authentic: Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
Welcome to the Real World
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“We all lie to ourselves. Whether we’re convincing ourselves that something is or isn’t true, self-deception is a common psychological tactic—so common, in fact, that people can be unaware they’re even doing it.
But why do we do it? Research defines self-deception as an independent mental state made up of conscious and unconscious memories and attitudes, as well as controlled and automatic processes, that serves as an attempt at self-protection or enhancement.”
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Is Buddhism the Most Science-Friendly Religion?
“More than other religions – indeed, I would say, more than any other religion – Buddhism lends itself to a dialogue with science. Why? Because among the key aspects of Buddhism, we find insistence that knowledge must be gained through personal experience rather than reliance on the authority of sacred texts or the teachings of avowed masters; because its orientation is empirical rather then theoretical; and because it rejects any conception of absolutes.”
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Thich Nhat Hanh on Buddhist Essentials: What is Karma
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“The things you own end up owning you. It’s only after you lose everything that you’re free to do anything.”
— Chuck Palahniuk
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“Three things cannot long be hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.”
— Confucius