Happiness as a Way of Experiencing the World
Amongst the world's great sowers of wisdom the Buddha lent his understanding to every aspect of the human condition. One of his most popular quotes reminds us that happiness is not a goal, or a product of doing or getting something. He suggested that it is a way of being. This is a very powerful state of mind to cultivate and a timeless reminder that enduring happiness cannot be found outside of ourselves. It is a state of being that flows from our hearts. It is not a temporary distraction from the cares of the world. It cannot be found in the fleeting experiences that occupy our senses. This inner sense of peace and calm that sets the world in a different framework is the foundation of profound good health and well-being.?It also lends itself to deeper levels of creativity and this is one the great wellsprings of success. When you become the happiness you seek, you will find it everywhere. This is another example of the timeless perception that the world reflects our inner state of being. As we experience the world through our emotional filters, the world becomes a mirror in which we see what is in our hearts. This is not some esoteric or mystical form of distraction from the world around us. It is an extremely powerful way to engage with life and successfully confront its constant array of challenges.