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Nietzschean affirmation

Okay kiddo, have you heard about a philosopher named Nietzsche? He had a special idea that can be a little tricky to understand, but let me try to explain it to you in a way you can understand.

Nietzsche believed that life wasn't always easy, and sometimes we face difficult things, like illness, sadness, or problems in our relationships. He thought that the best way to deal with these things was to say "yes" to life anyways. That's what he called affirmation.

Let me give you an example. If it's raining outside and you're sad because you can't play outside, instead of getting upset about it, you can say "yes" to the rain and find something fun to do inside, like building a fort or playing a board game with your family.

Nietzsche thought that by affirming life, no matter what it brings, we can find happiness, even in difficult times. He believed that it's important to embrace every moment and find joy in the present, rather than always worrying about the future or being sad about the past.

So, in summary, a Nietzschean affirmation is when we say "yes" to life and find happiness in the present moment, even when things are difficult.
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