Chapter 4

There is no time to waste

Just take a moment right now and consider how much time you really spend analysing your life, trying to think through all that is going wrong, problem-solving, daydreaming about how you would like things to be, planning and plotting your next move to bring about your everlasting happiness and peace. How many of your fantasies are secretly based on and driven by the illusionary belief that, if only things were different, if only you could get all this stuff sorted out, done and dusted, then you would be happy, forever? Be honest with yourself, now!

If you are striving for this fantasy, we can assure you that you will find yourself rushing around like a hamster on a wheel indefinitely. Without addressing ...

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