Fellowship Fridays: Finding Happiness
March 20, 2009
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Lisis,
Thank you for the link!
I’ve read the Art of Happiness and it’s a great book. I find that Buddhism, in general, has excellent advice on living a happy, content life.
Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom from around the web! I’m off to check them all out, as well as pick up a copy of The Art of Happiness. It has been appearing in my life synchronously now for about a month, so I’m giving in to the will of the Universe and going to buy it!
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I have to agree with both of you.
@Roger: Although I am not a Buddhist, I have also found that the wisdom and advice inherent in those teachings is highly helpful in the quest for happiness.
@ Jay: I believe the Universe is trying to send you a sign. I’ll be curious to find out what you think of the book.
Thanks for stopping by, and Happy Friday!!!
Hi Lisis,
I was recently telling a good friend of mine that Buddhism turned my life around because it taught me how to achieve inner peace. I would not call myself a devout Buddhist. However, Buddhism is a more of a way of thinking as opposed to a religion to follow.
The Dalai Lama is one of the coolest people ever. One of my favorite quote’s by him is “if there is a solution to your problem, why worry? If there is no solution to your problem, why worry? Worrying does nothing.” So true!
Good for you for being able to see the Dalai Lama in person. You got good karma!
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I know it, Nadia… that was the craziest thing because I had been studying the Dalai Lama’s teachings for several years and it just worked out that I got to see him while I was living in Costa Rica, of all places.
It also was not a huge venue with an audience of thousands, or specifically Buddhist; it was a small, cozy inter-faith gathering. So I definitely felt honored and like the Universe was sending me a very direct message: DO SOMETHING! I guess I probably missed the more subtle “signs” that had been sent my way.
Well, this is my last Friday in Costa Rica (for now), and it is all about fellowship. We are having a bunch of people over today for some quality bonding and happiness. Have a Great Weekend!!!
Yes, it’s true, there does seem to be some tangible “radiance” around very peaceful people. You are very lucky to have encountered the Dalai Lama. I would KILL to meet him… (kidding!)
I’ve got this post bookmarked up on delicious so I can read these posts on the weekend.
Thanks!
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Lisis, thanks for sharing the links. I love the happiness theme.
One thing we notice with each of these examples – happiness always comes from within. We can do certain things to coax it along but it does not come from an outside source. Allow happiness.
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