Well another day has risen from the ashes of the last. I ask myself what have i learned? About myself, about life, about others. I believe the purpose of our lives is to seek happiness. It can be very hard because many people do not know what makes them truly happy. it is something you must find for yourself. I know what makes me happy. I am fortunate in this. I realized long ago what i wanted and what really gave me true happiness. but there are still days when things are not all sunshine and a bag of skittles. Especially when there are other people involved. I read something by His Holiness the Dalai Lama that is simple, easy to apply and effective. it is this: "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." By simple acts of compassion and kindness you can affect someones mood and your own. I have found that it becomes easier the more you do it.
Being true to yourself and what is important to you like family, friends, integrity, honesty, and compassion for others help with finding inner peace. even on dark nights. Have faith people and show some love to your neighbor and see what happens. who knows you might like it.-M
