Comments on: The Art of Taking Your Life as Your Teacher

By: The Daily Minder

The Daily Minder — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:03:34 +0000

hi wardrobe. i think you may have misunderstood what i was saying. i am in total agreement with you.

By: wardrobe

wardrobe — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:40:33 +0000

Happiness is a state within rather than a dependency on the others. I agree with a large part of the content but not sure if I would say that happiness is dependent on others.

We do carry a collective pain and happiness but personal state can overcome that. I heard Osho say once that you cannot change what is happening but you can change the way you look at it. And that look is what people call the awakened state or perhaps even happiness.

Good article nonetheless.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:47:37 +0000

You’ve summed up what I’ve been thinking and realizing lately. Great read, and I strongly agree with the truths you’ve identified.

By: Maja

Maja — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:53:27 +0000

Thank you for such inspirational thoughts, I agree with everything stated.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:07:52 +0000

Great Post.
Agree 100%. I think there is a lot to be said about questioning the default position we currently hold, in terms of our view of the world.
The sages’ wisdom, of the ages, continues to say that the world is not bad. In essence. It is not out to get us. The more we can bring our attention away from the past and the future, and really “do” whatever it is we are doing right now, we wont feel so overwhelmed, underwhelmed, whatever. I personally think, aswell, that by holding back from indulging, mentally, the past and future, we naturally move away from complaining, and more towards learning and contentment like feelings.
Thinking (remembering the past, projecting the future) could be like going to a good movie. Nice, fun. But, if you watched movies all day, it would become a little unhealthy!

By: Dayne | TheHappySelf.com

Dayne | TheHappySelf.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:30:34 +0000

“Life gives you two options: learn or complain”

Yes!

I love that line and SO true! I’ve found if I just add more awareness to what life is offering me and teaching me, it becomes much richer and more fulfilling.

Thanks for the great post!
Dayne

By: M. Nikole

M. Nikole — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:47:02 +0000

I wonder if it’s possible to be both a complainer and a learner. Although I take any obstacles in my life as lessons, I still find myself complaining. Maybe I’m just a reluctant learner.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:00:41 +0000

You’re absolutely right ! Life has ups and downs, and to expect life to be one long rose-garden will only set one up for a fall ! I think that much unhappiness stems from expecting life to be one happy song ! And the fairy tales we read as children did much to bring in this unrealistic belief. What’s with ‘they lived happily ever after’? Bottomline – kids should be made aware that things won’t always go their way, and that they must deal with situations as they arise, and build inner reserves to tackle everything that comes their way. This would lower the suicide rate immensely. Etc.

By: Saiki

Saiki — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:28:14 +0000

Thanks so much!

By: Jacqueline Johns - Your Happy Life Mentor

Jacqueline Johns - Your Happy Life Mentor — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:16:29 +0000

Happiness is snuggled up in a quiet spot within you. You need only be still and silent and allow it to unfold until it eventually engulfs you.

When you have that inner happiness, happy times CAN last forever, no matter what is going on your life. We all have bad times, but with inner happiness comes resilience. The bad times pass, we learn from them and know that there is more good to come.

Live Life Happy!