Subtraction: Ever-Present Happiness
Happiness is not finding something or adding something. If it were, rich people would be happy. To discover happiness you must clear away the excess. …
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Losing your self to find joy
Happiness is found when “I” disappear.The paradox of identity is we identify with something, which often has desires, demands, and behaviors (attachments). The paradox is …
Taking risks is necessary to feel good
Staying silent and non-reactive will never allow you to shine, challenge yourself, or try something new. Without risk, you will never be able to feel …
The joy of losing yourself
I am happiest when I cease to identify with myself. When I am actively engaged in a project (or entertainment) and find myself grinning and …
Your attention is your state
Where your attention goes is your state of being. Depression, anger, and resentment are good at drawing and maintaining attention, so we identify with that …
Is happiness simply not being stuck in your head?
To become happy, self-center by engaging your body. Open yourself (mentally and bodily) to the outer world instead of the inner monologue.
Motivation is simply Avoiding Discomfort
We are bombarded with the imperative mission to seek happiness, but from an evolutionary perspective we are motivated to avoid discomfort. Anxiety, ambition, and desire …