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Is the desire for fictions and hopes a natural aspect of the mind?

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"The mind's desire for fictions and hopes is not a natural aspect of existence, but a product of cultural conditioning; true awareness flourishes only in the present moment, free from the illusions of the past and future."

Wanting make-believe things and distant hopes isn’t natural; it’s taught to you, and when you just be here now, the craving fades.
Why this matters practically
- Question conditioning (ads, clergy, ideology) and stop chasing false needs.
- Live in the present to reduce anxiety and dissatisfaction.
- Use meditation to deprogram and see what is truly needed.
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