Is there anyone in this world who has trained themselves to not feel sadness, pain and desire?

The three things that hold me back

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SW-User

Only monks do, they have a sort of detachment towards everything. Living in the society and being around needy and greedy people, it's very hard to inculcate such discipline. That's why they live in place s away from vices.

SW-User

@SW-User So true, I wish I had the dedication. But I wish to live a materialistic life to the fullest and join a humanitarian cause or quit the daily grind for an ascetic life when I turn 30

TanMiaoMiao · 26-30, F

@SW-User 😹so enjoy life first, then retire as monk at 30? What if u postpone to 60 or 70? (if life is too fun u might postpone monk life anyway since u are too sad so u wanna become a monk)

SW-User

@TanMiaoMiao True lol but at the same time I feel that the so called “ideal” life is extremely hollow with everyone chasing something that has no end

TanMiaoMiao · 26-30, F

@SW-User 😹good that I can smell ur wisdom now . At least monk life has ultimate ending. Any plan / project for near future? With ur intelligence certainly u can contribute alot to the society on a large scale and earn some money first

SW-User

@TanMiaoMiao Just because I sound witty here sometimes doesn’t mean I’m intelligent 😂

TanMiaoMiao · 26-30, F

@SW-User 😹😹😹be confident