Hello again on this beautiful TGIF friday, or at least is here in Bradenton, Fl., and even if it was snowing, I'd think it was a beautiful day. But how about YOU. Well, if you enjoy total happiness, then you are going to think everyday is beautiful.
So, to catch up on my blogs, having skipped a day this week, let me ask you a question:
Do you believe in the possibility of lasting happiness?????? Read on:
Or does this seem like something forever out of reach, a dream on the distant horizon? Would you react skeptically if told that you were born -- just as you are -- with everything it takes to cultivate an indestructible state of happiness?
According to Aristotle, "HAPPINESS DEPENDS ON OURSELVES". But just what is happiness? Is it the fulfillment or our every wish and desire? Is it the absence of all suffering?
WE (Nichiren Buddhism) BELIEVE THAT HAPPINESS IS BEING ABLE TO EXPERIENCE PROFOUND JOY THAT COMES FORM NEVER BEING DEFEATED BY ANY PROBLEMS IN LIFE. In fact, we use the challenges of our lives as a catalyst to deepen and expand our inner lives. Despite a culture of instand gratification that influences so much of modern living, happiness is not a quick fix attained overnight. Rather, it results from our efforts to manifest life's highest potentials -- wisdom, compassion, courage and vitality -- on a daily basis.
NICHIREN BUDDHISM PROVIDES A CONCRETE MEANS TO TAP INTO THESE TRAITS THAT EVERY HUMAN BEING HOLDS IN UNLIMITED SUPPLY.
Even amidst the most difficult times, happiness is definitely not out of reach. We can indeed move in the direction of our dreams and face our problems wisely and courageously. We can come to savor the greatest of joys; the ability to live life with a deeper and stronger sense of confidence, appreciation and hope. WE HAVE THE POWER TO TAKE CHARGE OF OUR OWN DESTINY and become a source of positive change in our family, local community and the entire world.
And friends, it is going to take all of the above to survive the next couple of years in our America, to try and keep America from being taken over by people inside our country. More on this Monday. Keep in touch folds. YOur future happiness depends on the actions we Americans will take from now on.. so have a great weekend, Cheers CJ
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