Posted by sunny10 on March 17, 2005, at 9:51:23
In reply to Re: Happiness, posted by Susan47 on March 16, 2005, at 23:32:36
I think of it more of a moment to moment kind of feeling. A feeling to experience, to prolong, but to strive for it is a paradox. If you are not simply "being" (at ease and in the moment)then you won't recognize the feeling when you're having it- you'll be too busy working to feel.
I think my own goal is acceptance of myself and others.
I would be content to accept more feelings of happiness and less of sadness, as I would be rather have more gladness than madness; I realize that one cannot exist without the other, but have to admit that I prefer happiness and gladness!!!
Just a little of my perception of the teachings of the Dalia Lama regarding feelings....
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