As social animals key factors to living a happy life are friendship, trust and openness. We are all the same as we are all members of one human family. Trust is the basis of friendship and is cultivated through developing a warm heart. Warmheartedness gives rise to self-confidence and inner strength. These inner qualities in turn promote co-operation with others. In this way we live a happy life.
Finding the right balance in our relationship with our ego is very important. We tend to undershoot or overshoot. Either we are in a funky mood and put ourself down, or we feel better than […]
We run around trying to find happiness and drive ourselves nuts; when all the time deep peace and happiness are right here at home within us! Stay still; stay quiet; stay aware! Find the peace […]
Looking for every opportunity to practice the dharma makes life rich and full. Regardless of difficulties, challenges, or even good stuff, remember the dharma. Remember others. Remember the illusory nature. Remember to forgive and repair. […]
Human Values Institute