The Dance of Duality & The Journey of Being Human - The Eden Magazine

When we are born into the world, a compassionate mind suggests that we shower a baby with love, embrace its uniqueness and give all measure of support we can to bring that child to a healthy and wealthy life existence. Common sense would say this is the formula for a “good” life and to become a well-adjusted human being. Human beings strive to live pain-free life. It is not possible to do, but the goal is often to avoid pain at all costs. In the human experience, the definition of happiness is pleasure and comfort. Does happiness truly come from pleasure and comfort? I am not knocking well-adjusted human beings or pleasure and comfort. But for those who have lived in angst, devastation, and pain, I wonder what would inspire great art and music. I wonder where we would find inspiration to be our best selves or know the nature of ourselves more deeply. I think of Anne Frank and her experience hiding from the Nazis, showing such courage and resourcefulness. How can one not be inspired? I

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