Uketamo and Lessening the Pain

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When people and situations get to you, Uketamo also has the effect of reducing the friction, of reducing the impact long-term. Although difficult in practice, knowing and simultaneously keeping in mind that sooner or later you are going to have to accept things can help speed up the process. As a result, your mental languish is lessened.

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