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Life - Not the way we know it

  We as humans are a very paranoid species. When things go our way, we feel that we are in complete control of everything and when things do not go as per our plan we become anxious, angry, frustrated, disappointed, unhappy, etc. Why does this happen? What is the driving factor that keeps us in the same miserable loop throughout our life? As Buddha said, the root cause of all suffering is desire . Desire leads to either greed or anger . When our desires are satiated, they come back with double the intensity. This is greed. When our desires are not fulfilled, it leads to anger. Any suffering that a person goes through is somehow connected to that person's desires. If we can give up desire, then we will be free from this vicious circle of suffering, pain and heart break. But how can we give up desire while living in a material world? The answer to this is quite intricate. We must practice the art of detachment from external entities while performing our worldly duties. For instance,
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Genesee Brew House - A pleasant surprise

About: Genesee Brew House is the oldest brewery in Rochester. Founded in 1878, it offers a plethora of options for beer lovers. This place has everything from light to dark, fruity flavors to strong stouts and IPAs. One of the best features of Genesee Brew House is its location. Situated right in front of the High Falls, it offers a breathtaking view of the waterfall as you sit back and relax with family and friends. The food is good but the beer lives up to its standards. The brewery as seen from the high falls bridge We went to this brewery sometime in the last week of May 2022; that was one of the most relaxing days of that week. My girlfriend and I had been touring downtown Rochester on foot and were pretty tired by the time it was 4pm. We were at High Falls when we saw the iconic Genesee Beer and Ale signboard at the other end of the bridge. Our impromptu plan to visit this place turned out to be one of the highlights of the day. View of the High Falls from our table on the balco