HAPPINESSISASTATEOFMIND
Happiness is not something outside of us; it begins with how we define it for ourselves. Gyalwang Drukpa, in Happiness is a State of Mind, reminds us that true happiness comes when we peel away the layers of pride, self-criticism, expectations, hopes, and fears.
Here are some reflections from the book that stayed with me:
Define your happiness. Don’t wait for special occasions—see joy in everyday life.
Stay positive. Optimism reduces the fear of uncertainty.
Live your values. Intentions and values guide us better than fleeting desires.
Handle negativity. Patience, appreciation, and acceptance are powerful antidotes.
Be kind and honest. When we are kind to ourselves, we can extend the same to others.
Unite thoughts, words, and actions. The quality of our thoughts shapes everything else.
Remember choice. Happiness is a choice, though it requires effort. Gratitude strengthens it.
Contentment is not complacency. Accepting life fully doesn’t mean giving up growth.
Embrace impermanence. Accepting death helps us appreciate life.
Value yourself. Fight for your happiness, love yourself with all your imperfections.
Live in the moment. Every conversation, every day, is an opportunity to learn—not to win.
Transform within. The only way to change life is to change our own thoughts and actions.
Let others be. Practice acceptance of people as they are, while working on who you want to become.
In the end, happiness is not an achievement; it’s a practice. It’s in the choices we make, the gratitude we cultivate, and the acceptance we offer—to life, to others, and to ourselves.
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