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why we are born ?

Why are we born, you ask? Well, sit down and grab yourself a cushion because we're about to dive deep into the realm of existence and consciousness. Picture this: before we were born, imagine us all sitting around in some cosmic waiting room, impatiently tapping our ethereal fingers, waiting for our turn to join this wild rollercoaster called life. And why, you may wonder, did we choose to sign up for this wild ride in the first place? It's like signing up for a marathon without even training for a 5K. But hey, maybe we were just feeling a little too bored in that waiting room, and the prospect of experiencing this thing called "suffering" intrigued us. Yes, my friend, you heard me right. Suffering. That's like the main attraction of this whole existence gig, isn't it? We signed up to experience the good, the bad, and the ugly sides of life. And let me tell you, there's a lot of ugly. But why? Well, perhaps it's because we're a bunch of curious souls who can't resist the urge to explore and understand. We wanted to learn and grow, and what better way to do that than by plunging headfirst into the messiness of life? It's like getting a tattoo that says "YOLO" but instead, it just says "SUFFER". We weren't happy with just chilling in the cosmic waiting room, contemplating the meaning of existence. We wanted to live it, feel it, and get our hands dirty. But here's the punchline: we forgot. We forgot why we signed up for this wild ride in the first place. It's like entering a room and instantly forgetting why you walked in there. We got so caught up in the drama and chaos that we completely lost sight of the bigger picture. We got caught up in bills, relationships, and that pesky little thing called work. We became so tangled in our own little webs of suffering that we forgot we're the ones who spun them in the first place. Life, my friend, is like a cosmic game of hide-and-seek, and we're constantly hiding from ourselves. So why are we born, you ask? We're born because we're eternal adventurers, seeking the thrill of the unknown. We're born because we're a bunch of crazy souls who can't resist the urge to experience every emotion under the sun, even if it means suffering through a two-hour traffic jam or sitting through a never-ending family dinner. We're born because, deep down, we knew that life had something magical to offer, even if it came packaged in a disguise that often leaves us scratching our heads in confusion. And if you're sitting here, feeling a little overwhelmed or frustrated with this whole existence thing, don't worry, my friend. We're all in the same boat. Life is a ride that has its ups and downs, its twists and turns. But remember, at the end of the day, it's just a ride. So buckle up, enjoy the good moments, endure the not-so-good ones, and never forget to squeeze in a little laughter along the way. After all, in this grand cosmic circus, we're all just a bunch of clowns seeking a moment of enlightenment in between the chaos. So embrace it, my friend, for it's the only show in town.