A Little Happier: Don’t Look Before You Take That Bite
Apr 20, 2026•3 min
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Episode description
An ancient teaching story from the Sufi tradition is a good illustration of the fact that sometimes, it’s a good idea to examine a situation closely—and sometimes it’s a good idea to look away.
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