Why has the need for intoxicants arisen? It is because, within ourselves, we are unable to be comfortable where we are sitting. If you are able to experience happiness just by sitting in a place, will you feel the need to take drugs?
Additional information/ Source: Book: Compassion Cannot Choose; page: 65
Categories: Happiness Experience
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