Be Happy
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A simple and accessible guide for finding and embracing happiness from one of the spiritual giants of our time Nobody wakes up in the morning wishing for more trouble that day. However, emotional trouble - unhappiness - is essentially our own creation. This book explores two things you need to know about unhappiness and how to replace it with joy. The first is the failure to understand reality, and the second is egotism. Together they result in distress, dis-ease, and a failure to take personal responsibility. His Holiness the Dalai Lama counsels readers to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions; to understand that our problems are of our own making and not the result circumstances or the actions of others. He presents a path for taking charge of our lives. Accessible, direct, and down-to-earth, this slender volume is for fans of the Dalai Lama, as well as anyone looking for an easy-to-understand guide to an authentic and joyful life.
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For a tiny book, I had a lot of take-aways:
“EMOTIONAL TROUBLE
—UNHAPPINESS—
IS ESSENTIALLY
OUR OWN CREATION.”
Dalai Lama. Be Happy (The Dalai Lama's Be Inspired) (p. 4). Hampton Roads Publishing. Kindle Edition.
What are we doing wrong?
I think this is largely due to two things: The first reason is our lack of knowledge of reality (essentially because we are absent a holistic view); the second reason is a self-centered attitude.
Dalai Lama. Be Happy (The Dalai Lama's Be Inspired) (p. 5). Hampton Roads Publishing. Kindle Edition.
So how can I change things?
On one level, you can see negative things, but at a deeper level, you can still be calm,
Dalai Lama. Be Happy (The Dalai Lama's Be Inspired) (p. 36). Hampton Roads Publishing. Kindle Edition.
If it can be overcome, there's no need to worry, because you can make an effort and take action to make change. If there's no way to overcome it, there's no need to worry either, because there is no action you can take to change the situation.
Dalai Lama. Be Happy (The Dalai Lama's Be Inspired) (p. 81). Hampton Roads Publishing. Kindle Edition.
And how about the Dalai Lama's final sentence:
Think more about others' well-being, then your own problem and sickness will feel less painful. Otherwise, I don't know.
Dalai Lama. Be Happy (The Dalai Lama's Be Inspired) (p. 85). Hampton Roads Publishing. Kindle Edition.
I love that. “Otherwise, I don't know.”
