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  Life, Hope, and Courage are Needed! - To Become a Flower that Gives Courage to Those with Body and Mind Pain Until a month ago, I used to commute to work by taking two subway transfers and a 10-minute walk. Where I live is just a 2-minute walk from the subway station. To be precise, it takes less than a minute. Living on the 13th floor, depending on the elevator's status, it takes an additional 2-3 minutes. Still, I had to take a 6:2-minute subway. I have even taken an earlier subway once, at 5:57 AM. The strange thing is that unlike the 6:2-minute subway, the 5:57-minute subway doesn't have any available seats. It was crowded with people. I have a peculiar habit. It's a habit I developed as a latecomer college student during my first major class. At that time, despite a traffic accident that made lectures difficult, I remember the image of the professor who came to give the lecture with determination. What I remember most during the lecture was, "To understand other...

 Schopenhauer's Advice for Those in Despair Arthur Schopenhauer, a German philosopher known for his pessimistic philosophical system, offered various insights that can be particularly relevant for those in despair.  One of his key pieces of advice is the concept of managing expectations and desires.  Schopenhauer believed that much of human suffering is caused by our relentless pursuit of desires and the expectations we set for ourselves and the world. He suggested that by reducing these desires and expectations, one can attain a state of tranquility and reduce suffering.   Another important aspect of Schopenhauer's philosophy is the emphasis on the contemplative life.  He believed that engaging in intellectual pursuits and immersing oneself in the arts and literature could provide a form of escape from the pain of existence. By focusing on these higher pursuits, individuals can find meaning and solace in a world that often seems filled with suffering. Sch...