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Fri, May 20, 2005 09:43:57 AM
↔ finding happiness ↔
posted: Fri, May 20, 2005 09:43:57 AM
finding happiness in my daily routine, leads to several questions in my mind , all of which are connected to my spiritual fitness.
if i am isolating or running away from those who care about me, how much joy can i really find?
if i am dissatisfied with some aspect of my life, will the simple routine of my life really lead to increased happiness?
if i am offending everyone around me with harsh and abrasive words, how much joy and love am i really creating?
if i cannot find the time or desire to do something for myself, how can i do for anyone else without being resentful?
each of these questions goes directly to the point -- i NEED to find a manner of living that is acceptable to myself and create a simple daily routine that fills that requirement. no, i am not going to find time, self-acceptance, or freedom from my shortcomings every single day, but if i strive follow the simple suggestions of those who care about me, then i can do better every day one day at a time.
∞ DT ∞
if i am isolating or running away from those who care about me, how much joy can i really find?
if i am dissatisfied with some aspect of my life, will the simple routine of my life really lead to increased happiness?
if i am offending everyone around me with harsh and abrasive words, how much joy and love am i really creating?
if i cannot find the time or desire to do something for myself, how can i do for anyone else without being resentful?
each of these questions goes directly to the point -- i NEED to find a manner of living that is acceptable to myself and create a simple daily routine that fills that requirement. no, i am not going to find time, self-acceptance, or freedom from my shortcomings every single day, but if i strive follow the simple suggestions of those who care about me, then i can do better every day one day at a time.
∞ DT ∞
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While the author is a member of a 12 Step recovery fellowship, these writings are not intended to endorse or express the published wisdom of any fellowship.
These writings are not meant to be socially or politically correct, and if you take issue with any opinions expressed, please seek the guidance of someone wiser than me.
Another Look!
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☯ The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao ☯
by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge
Book 1
3) If this transformation became to me an object of desire, I would
express the desire by the nameless simplicity.
Simplicity without a name
Is free from all external aim.
With no desire, at rest and still,
All things go right as of their will.