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Desires and Aversions

Desires and Aversions

Desires and Aversions explores the natural tendencies to seek out pleasurable experiences and avoid discomfort, helping to understand and balance these impulses for greater emotional stability.

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4.8talks•33 min

The Ego Game | Pushing Back On Our Experience

Meredith Hooke

4.8talks•11 min

Chasing Happiness Is Not Happiness

Meredith Hooke

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Meredith Hooke

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Perfectly Human

Lisa Goddard

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The Nature Of Suffering (Talk 1)

WNY Mindfulness & Philosophy

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It's Okay To Suffer

Dan Goldfield

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Desires and Aversions

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Desires and Aversions explores the natural tendencies to seek out pleasurable experiences and avoid discomfort, helping to understand and balance these impulses for greater emotional stability.

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