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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Shreya Biswas

Japanese mindset of the day by Shunryu Suzuki: "Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find..." - inspiring life lessons by Sōtō Zen monk on embracing changes and why accepting change can end unnecessary suffering

Japanese mindset of the day by Shunryu Suzuki : Change is one of the few constants in life, yet it is also one of the hardest realities for people to accept. Relationships evolve, careers take unexpected turns, health changes, and even the routines that once felt permanent eventually shift. Despite knowing that change is inevitable, many people struggle to let go of what was or fear what lies ahead. This resistance often creates stress, disappointment, and anxiety. Zen teacher Shunryu Suzuki believed that peace does not come from trying to make life stay the same but from learning to accept its constant flow.

Japanese mindset of the day: Shunryu Suzuki's life lesson on accepting change

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