Don’t seek to be happy; be good, and then you will become happy. Everyone wants to be happy, but few people truly are. The trap of the direct approach Most people believe that happiness is a target that can be directly pursued. The pursuit of wealth and pleasure illustrates this. The gratification of sensory pleasures brings a certain degree of…
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There are works that last 100 years and others that last 1000 years. This may be what differentiates modernity from tradition. This unique relationship with time, especially with long-term time, exposes the vanity of contemporary times. Whereas 4000 years ago, people took the time to think and build the pyramids of Egypt, today we live frantically to construct things that…
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There’s family, and then there’s everyone else… The All-Or-Nothing Strategy Either you get married, or it’s a no. Me. A radical way to make a decision is to consider the long term. Are you ready to be friends with this person for life, or does the idea make you hesitate? If you feel a hint of hesitation, the answer is…
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A mantra is a word or phrase that is repeated, originally from Hindu tradition, to develop one’s spiritual abilities. The mantra directs, or at least channels, your energy in a direction to overcome lower energy levels or blockages. How can you use mantras to your advantage? You Don’t Have To Be Hindu To Have A Mantra The mantra is a…
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