Category — Discovering Happiness

Giving (called Dana in Sanskrit) is one of the most important virtues. It is basic to all other virtues or soul qualities since it is expressed through the physical body. In fact, it is the primary means of overcoming inertia to which our physical nature is inclined. The Buddha considered it the foundation of the spiritual journey, and that it is.

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People often feel guilty about a variety of things that they have either done or not done. Whenever guilt is present in a person’s life, they will find some way of punishing themselves – usually without realizing that they are doing so. That punishment might be psychological – such as repeatedly telling themselves that they are no good, or it might be physical – such as denying themselves certain pleasures.

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You Have the Answers Within – a creative exercise

Our inner wisdom
We carry within us the knowledge to guide our own lives. We each have an inner compass that can help lead us on our journey through life. At times it is beneficial to seek advice from others, but not to the exclusion of our own knowledge. We are unique individuals and we alone know our own past experiences, what we have learned from them and what is now our own reality.

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“Circumstance does not make the man. Circumstance reveals man to himself.”–Emerson.

What an awesome thought, huh? I guess that’s why:

Some people think the Grand Canyon is no ‘big deal’… while some people are inspired.Some people are confident about what some people shake with insecurity about.

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Would the boy you were be proud of the man you are? Do you feel good about yourself? As Laurence J. Peter put it, “Would the boy (or girl) you were be proud of the man (or woman) you are?” That should be our goal, to be proud of ourselves. Of course, I’m not talking about negative pride. I’m not encouraging you to become arrogant, haughty, or snobbish, for those who are alienate others and end up lonely and powerless.

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When was the last time you wanted to do something outside the normal routine of your life? Maybe you wanted to take a photography or pottery class. Maybe you wanted to train for a marathon. Maybe there is a special trip you wanted to take or maybe you had been thinking about volunteering at a local nonprofit.

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