As I see it… Some good ways and means to suffering and shortening of the lifespan:
1. Believe everything other people say
2. Believe everything your mind/ego says
3. Hold a grudge
4. Try to be popular
5. Work hard
6. Fashion a mask for every occasion
7. Prejudge, categorize, belittle, demean others
8. Be and act cowardly
9. Dramatize the insignificant
10. Defend ignorance and limitations
11. Lie to yourself, silencing your inner voice
12. Avoid taking risks
13. Avoid falling in love (again)
14. Deny yourself the pursuit of your real passion/purpose
15. Stop growing intellectually, spiritually, or metaphysically
16. Believe that yours is the only way
17. Suffocate or ignore your inner child
18. Defend a country or property
19. Awaken each day with fear in your heart, or mind
20. Forget that you are one with all – “death” is a sure way back
Image: “Edgar Allen Poe – The Raven” by oddsock
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