We do not like feeling afraid. Often, if we hold on to our fear, it turns into anger. We are angry that we are afraid. We are angry at whatever or whomever we perceive as causing our fear and keeping us afraid. Some people spend their whole lives trying only to take revenge on whatever or whomever they think caused their suffering. This kind of motivation can only bring suffering, not only to others but also to the one who feels it. Hatred, anger, and fear are like burning fires that can be put out by compassion. But where do we find compassion? It isn’t sold in the supermarket; if it were, we
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