I once asked my Teacher, my father, why some people never seem to be happy, even though they appear to have all of life's advantages - their health, their looks, their job, their money, etc... His reply was simple but profound: "It is not possible for life to make a self-centered person happy, whatever temporary satisfactions may come along. But, he added, "life cannot but give you Joy if you live for the Joy of others."
Gena, I simply love this. Your wise father has within one response has helped me understand why some find it so hard to find happiness. Kudos to you for asking. Thank you for sharing!
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ReplyDeleteGena, Thank you for sharing your father's wisdom with all of us.
Sending you Love and Light
Bonnie