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by dclowd9901 4863 days ago
I'm not sure much else needs to be added to what you said, as you nailed it. If you go through life zeroing out expectations, you start to feel very numb. The joy AND the pain remind you you're alive. Moreover, the pain makes the joy that much better.

This is all philosophical so I'll avoid trying to impart platitudes, except to say be wary of advice when it recommends approaching every problem in life the same way.