Greetings! Please watch this fascinating TED talk on studying happiness. More stuff does not make us happier (OK, no surprise there!). Does wandering mind make us happy? Apparently not. Even during a current unpleasant experience, taking a trip in our minds does not provide a break or escape, just more unhappiness. This dovetails well with the mindfulness approach: to be in full contact with whatever is unfolding, whether I like it or not, I am more likely to experience the transient nature of reality. This increased experience of non-permeance leads to acceptance, patience and freedom from habitual mind states that drive our emotions and behaviors. Want to be happier? Stay in the moment
Peace!
Paul
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