Perhaps the most important choice we make in life is between selfishness and happiness. Though selfishness is a choice and happiness is an outcome. We cannot choose happiness but happiness is possible when we choose not to be selfish....
Science says we see others by the light they reflect. In reality, we see others by the light we project upon them....
“Those who can make you believe in absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” -- Voltaire Ideologies and identity groups are absurdities that are the foundation of dualities....
Wealth and social status are imaginary hierarchies. Those atop hierarchies are generally very happy with themselves. When they look at those below them, they are pleased as they see the admiring and respectful faces of those below. However, the laws of gravity disturb this otherwise mutually pleasing relationship. Invariably, those atop need to relieve themselves and their droppings are resented by those below. There is nothing imaginary about that....
The greatest blessing is realizing we are blessed....
The pursuit of happiness is a fool's errand. Happiness is like a mouse, it comes to those who sit quietly with a piece of cheese by their side....
The past are the bars our mind creates holding us prisoner in a cell. We can incessantly shake the bars, trying to free ourselves, but to no avail. Letting go our grip, the bars fall to the floor and we can walk away from our cell to freedom....
Those who know they know nothing are childlike. Those who think they know everything are childish....
An enlightening journeyman can guide others on their journey. An enlightened master makes the journeys of others into a business....