The Art Of Happiness
Jack Kelly
Forbes, Board of Directors Blind, Founder and CEO of The Compliance Search Group and Wecruitr.com, Co-host of the Blind Ambition Podcast
The Art Of Happiness
The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism and the exiled political leader of Tibet. Born Lhamo Thondup, he was recognized as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama when he was two years old and enthroned as the leader of Tibet at the age of 15.
In 1959, he was forced to flee Tibet and seek refuge in India, following a failed uprising against Chinese rule. He has been living in exile ever since, and has continued to advocate for the rights of the Tibetan people and their culture.
The Dalai Lama has spent most of his life working to promote peace, compassion and human rights around the world. He has written numerous books and given countless lectures on topics such as mindfulness, meditation and spirituality.
The Dalai Lama has received many honors and awards for his work, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1989. His teachings have inspired millions of people around the world.
Lessons From The Art of Happiness By The Dalai Lama
True happiness comes from within, and is not dependent on external circumstances or material possessions. Cultivating compassion and kindness toward others can increase our own happiness and well-being.
The practice of mindfulness can help us become more aware of our thoughts and emotions, and learn to respond to them in a more positive way. Accepting and letting go of negative emotions, such as anger and jealousy, can lead to greater inner peace and happiness. Forgiveness is a powerful tool for releasing negative emotions and cultivating inner peace.
Balancing our inner and outer lives is essential for finding happiness and fulfillment. Genuine relationships and social connections are important for our happiness and well-being. Gratitude and appreciation for the present moment can help us cultivate a positive outlook on life. Embracing challenges and difficulties as opportunities for growth can lead to greater resilience and happiness.
The ultimate goal of spiritual practice is to overcome the illusions of the ego and connect with our true nature as compassionate and loving beings.
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3moThe age of mankind, or modern humans, is generally understood to be around 200,000 to 300,000 years. That's a lot of lifetimes to learn from and yet we still have not mastered the art of living...nor of finding happiness. There is no collective consciousness in humankind. Maybe it is intentional and by design. If we all knew the secrets of living and finding happiness at birth what would be our missions in life? What would we learn about ourselves? The outside world? Without life experiences what would we have on hand to eventually define us? We would essentially become who H.G. Wells called the "Eloi" in his book, "The Time Machine." The Eloi were supposedly a future race of humans who lived in a seemingly idyllic and peaceful society. They were characterized by their physical beauty, childlike demeanor, and lack of intellectual depth. They rejected knowledge and growth and essentially became the food of their enemies - the Morlocks. They seemed happy right up to the day they were eaten, still in their youth. This is why balance in our lives is so important and why we need to use the good days and the bad days to learn from and bring more value to our lives.