Why does it hurt so much when we don't get what we want? Is disappointment an inevitable consequence of being a human being?

In this episode John talks about how an amazing capacity of the human mind, that no other animal has, can set us up for a war with reality. And in the process, create insane amounts of unnecessary suffering. Listen to find out:

• How wanting things to be different causes us pain

"Any reality gap that opens in your life is going to be a problem; it's going to cause you some pain and suffering. And closing the gap is the solution."

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