Cravings and Desires that Cause (me) Suffering

In evaluating my life, especially in the context of all the buddhist dharma talks I listen to every week, it seemed it might be fitting to take a look at how the 2nd Noble Truth plays out in my life.

To that end, I’ve compiled a short list of some of the cravings and desires that are currently causing me suffering.
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