Both gross and refi ned experiences help us grow strong, Li le Mouse, something I know you want to do. Here you can see the desert and dangers behind you and the happy forest in front of you. You always have a choice to turn your back on the negative and move forward into the positive. When you feel unhappy, sit down and breathe deeply. Be thankful for all you have. If you work hard, you can stay out of the unhappy parts of the mind almost all of the time.
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