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Dr. Diana Hill discusses the First Noble Truth and the four great lies that contribute to dissatisfaction in life.

Are you caught in the exhausting loop of thinking life should feel better than it does right now? In this episode, Dr. Diana Hill explores the First Noble Truth—dukkha, the ordinary “itchiness” of life—and the four great lies that keep us stuck: that things should be different, that you need to fix things to feel better, that you’ll be happy when, and that there’s no way to be happy. Diana shares a modern take on the Four Noble Truths, describing a horizontal plane of ease and dis-ease and a vertical plane of resisting versus freedom, reminding us that resisting makes suffering worse and that freedom is available here and now. Listen and learn: How dukkha shows up in everyday life (like the “itchy sweater”) The four great lies that drive grasping, avoidance, and dissatisfaction Why resisting what is keeps you “below the line” in suffering The practice of telling the truth with “And this too” Listen in, and if it resonates, share this episode with someone who’s stuck in the “it should be different” story. Suggested Next Episode: You can also enjoy Diana's related Bonus Meditation: Dissatisfaction Related Resources Get enhanced show notes for this episode Become a Wise Effort…

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