As humans, our brains evolved to prioritize survival and predict the future. We find security in an unchanging present, causing us to cling onto things, even when they no longer serve us well.
Our brains are also wired to repeat pleasurable experiences as a survival mechanism. Therefore, we become attached to people, places, and things that bring us joy.
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