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What does it mean?
Happiness comes from letting go of illusions and desires, not adding more to your life.
In plain terms
To be happy, drop your illusions and cravings instead of adding more things.
What can you take from it?
Happiness is found by subtracting illusions, not adding possessions.

Where it applies

  • pursuing happiness
  • overwhelmed by goals
  • addiction

Putting it to work

  • practicing detachment
  • simplifying life
  • mindful living

Questions to consider

  • What are you holding onto?
  • What do you need to drop?

Another view

It overlooks structural barriers that make life difficult.

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