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Why do people in America seem tense and frustrated while those in India appear happy and content?

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"Frustration is a luxury of the affluent; the poor, in their unmet desires, find solace in hope and illusion, while true inner inquiry arises only when success fails."

Rich people can feel upset because they got everything and still feel empty; poor people seem calm because they still hope tomorrow will be better.
Why this matters practically
- Stop romanticizing poverty or blaming religion; notice how hope or success shapes your mood.
- Use disillusionment as a signal to turn inward instead of chasing more.
- Cultivate awareness beyond hope and accumulation to find lasting contentment.
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