Read the full article which is published on Philosophy Bits (external link)When we see life clearly, we understand that it is very simple. But there are two obstacles that stand in the way of seeing clearly: our tendency to be distracted by the details and the difficulty of seeing the whole picture.
We see so much complexity in the world around us that we naturally begin to think our lives must also be complicated. We identify particular problems that plague us and we narrow our attention in an attempt to solve them. We believe that by solving all of these little problems, we will eventually arrive at a better life. We can imagine this better life and we desperately want to get there. But we are easily distracted because we become attached not only to our desires and aversions but also to the vast network of beliefs that allow us to be functional members of our society.
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