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It is said that two arrows fly our way whenever we experience a negative event. Being struck by the first arrow hurts—that arrow is pain. The second arrow is our emotional reaction to the first, and often, it is even more painful than the first arrow. That second arrow is where suffering originates from.
Consider again the theoretically stressful job, the one that you hate. How would you feel if you didn’t think that you hated your job?
Or unhappiness letting you know it’s time to leave behind a relationship that is no longer serving you.
Following our hearts can be risky, but we guarantee our unhappiness when we do not.
many times, doing what will help you grow the most will make others around you uncomfortable because they are not ready for it.
it’s important to recognize that what got you here won’t get you there.