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This points to release as an act of bravery, not defeat. It can be taken to mean that clinging to what hurts keeps happiness out of reach, while letting go makes room for it to return on its own. It lands for someone staying attached to a grudge, a plan, or a fear that is already weighing them down.
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About Thich Nhat Hanh
Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk
Thích Nhất Hạnh was a Vietnamese Thiền Buddhist monk, peace activist, author, poet, and teacher. He was widely known as the "father of mindfulness" and for founding the Plum Village Tradition, which is recognized as the main inspiration for engaged Buddhism. He became a major influence on how Buddhism was practiced in the West. His work and teaching were closely tied to mindfulness and engaged Buddhism, and his reputation rested on both his writing and his role as a Buddhist teacher.
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