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Loneliness is always painful because humans cannot live alone. Throughout history, humans have formed cohesive units, first hunting bands, then agrarian societies. In the hope of a better life, humans have built society through unity. However, individualistic pursuits have disrupted society's balance.

The unprecedented advancements of science and improvements in medical technology have prolonged average life expectancy, but humans are becoming more isolated. The ruthless competition for wealth acquisition and power grab is creating conflict among humans. War, discord, and inhumane actions are creating unfavorable conditions for children, women, and the elderly.

In the pursuit of livelihood, humans are crossing oceans and seas, crossing borders and overcoming barbed wires. But power struggles are causing the erosion of humanity. The human mind today is plagued by frustration, loneliness, depression, and anxiety.

Core Teaching: To maintain communal harmony in society, it is essential to show respect for humanity. Money, wealth, or power cannot be a substitute for human's true happiness.

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#143 🤝 ••••••	cohesive units koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts noun ••••••	Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together. ••••••	Early humans formed cohesive units for survival. ••••••	unified groups, integrated teams, united organizations ••••••	fragmented groups, divided units, scattered individuals ••••••
#144 🌾 ••••••	agrarian societies əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz noun ••••••	Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity. ••••••	Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources. ••••••	farming communities, rural systems, agricultural civilizations ••••••	industrial societies, urban communities, technological civilizations ••••••
#145 ⚡ ••••••	disrupt dɪsˈrʌpt verb ••••••	To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something. ••••••	Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony. ••••••	disturb, interfere, interrupt, upset ••••••	stabilize, maintain, preserve, harmonize ••••••
#146 🚀 ••••••	unprecedented ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd adjective ••••••	Never done or known before; without previous example. ••••••	Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives. ••••••	extraordinary, groundbreaking, unparalleled, remarkable ••••••	expected, predictable, ordinary, typical ••••••
#147 ⏰ ••••••	prolonged prəˈlɔŋd verb ••••••	Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual. ••••••	Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy. ••••••	extended, lengthened, stretched, drawn out ••••••	shortened, abbreviated, reduced, curtailed ••••••
#148 🏝️ ••••••	isolated ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd adjective ••••••	Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people. ••••••	Technological advancements often leave people isolated. ••••••	secluded, detached, separated, alone ••••••	connected, integrated, social, united ••••••
#149 ⚔️ ••••••	ruthless competition ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən noun ••••••	Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion. ••••••	Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues. ••••••	fierce rivalry, aggressive contest, merciless struggle ••••••	fair play, cooperation, collaboration, harmony ••••••
#150 🥊 ••••••	discord ˈdɪskɔrd noun ••••••	Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas. ••••••	Discord among people disrupts societal stability. ••••••	conflict, strife, disagreement, tension ••••••	harmony, accord, agreement, unity ••••••
#151 🌊 ••••••	erosion ɪˈroʊʒən noun ••••••	The gradual destruction or diminishing of something. ••••••	Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity. ••••••	degradation, attrition, deterioration, decline ••••••	preservation, strengthening, building, enhancement ••••••
#152 😰 ••••••	plagued pleɪɡd verb ••••••	Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties. ••••••	People are plagued by anxiety and depression. ••••••	afflicted, troubled, tormented, burdened ••••••	relieved, comforted, blessed, helped ••••••
#153 🕊️ ••••••	communal harmony kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni noun ••••••	Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community. ••••••	Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding. ••••••	social unity, peaceful coexistence, community solidarity ••••••	social discord, community conflict, division ••••••
#154 🔄 ••••••	substitute ˈsʌbstɪˌtut noun ••••••	A person or thing acting or serving in place of another. ••••••	Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness. ••••••	replacement, alternative, surrogate, stand-in ••••••	original, authentic, genuine, real ••••••

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