Embrace suffering, and you transform your relationship with what causes you to suffer, as well as your relationship with suffering itself.
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There is a very Simple Secret to being happy. Just let go of your 'demand' on this moment. Any time you have a demand on the moment to give you something or remove something, there is suffering. You're Arguing with 'What Is' - Your demands keep you chained to the 'dream-state' of the conditioned mind. The desire to 'control'... is, ultimately, our unwillingness to just be awake.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Happiness comes from relinquishing demands and accepting the present moment as it is.
This quote emphasizes that true happiness is achieved by letting go of our demands and desires for the present moment. When we cling to expectations, we create suffering for ourselves, as we are in constant conflict with reality. Accepting 'what is' allows us to awaken from our conditioned mindset and experience life more fully.
Themes
HappinessAcceptanceMindfulnessSufferingPresent Moment
In practice
Example use cases
During a mindfulness workshop, this quote can be used to explain the importance of letting go of expectations.
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