I've also learned that you don't always get to pick the people with whom you travel the journey. You sometimes may think you do, but don't be deceived. And the corollary of that - and this was my real lesson - is that you start to realize that you can love even the people you don't like and must love and help everyone.
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In "Awakening the Buddha Within," Lama Surya Das reflects on the profound insights gained through the journey of life. He emphasizes that while one might wish to choose the companions for their journey, the reality is that people often enter our lives unexpectedly. This realization can be surprising and enlightening.

Moreover, Das shares an important lesson: it is possible to cultivate love for those we may not naturally like. He suggests that true growth comes from embracing compassion and a willingness to help everyone, regardless of our personal feelings towards them. This perspective encourages a broader understanding of love and interconnectedness in human relationships.

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