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Embracing Life’s Fluctuations: A Buddhist Perspective on Resilience and Acceptance
The Frustration of Life’s Unpredictability
Many of us have experienced that moment when we believe we’ve finally got our lives in order, only to be knocked down by unforeseen events. It’s a common human experience to feel that life, despite our efforts to live well, remains inherently unpredictable and often frustrating. We carry idealized images of how life should unfolding—success, stability, happiness—but reality rarely aligns perfectly with these visions, leaving us with a persistent sense that something is always lacking.