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What does it mean?
The master suggests love and happiness arise naturally when obstructions are removed, not when produced.
In plain terms
Stop trying to force love or happiness; just remove what blocks them.
What can you take from it?
Remove obstacles to let love happen.

Where it applies

  • relationship struggles
  • emotional blockages
  • meditation

Putting it to work

  • identifying mental blocks
  • mindfulness practice

Questions to consider

  • What blocks your ability to feel love?
  • Are you trying too hard to be happy?

Another view

Sometimes active effort is required to build healthy habits.

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