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โ†” finding happiness โ†”

Posted: Fri, May 20, 2005 09:43:57 AM

finding happiness in my daily routine, leads to several questions in my mind , all of which are connected to my spiritual fitness.
if i am isolating or running away from those who care about me, how much joy can i really find?
if i am dissatisfied with some aspect of my life, will the simple routine of my life really lead to increased happiness?
if i am offending everyone around me with harsh and abrasive words, how much joy and love am i really creating?
if i cannot find the time or desire to do something for myself, how can i do for anyone else without being resentful?
each of these questions goes directly to the point -- i NEED to find a manner of living that is acceptable to myself and create a simple daily routine that fills that requirement. no, i am not going to find time, self-acceptance, or freedom from my shortcomings every single day, but if i strive follow the simple suggestions of those who care about me, then i can do better every day one day at a time.
∞ DT ∞

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Tao Te Ching

☯ The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao ☯

The Tao Teh King, or The Tao and Its Characteristics
by Lao-Tse
Translated by James Legge

Book 2

2) All things under heaven sprang from It as existing (and named);
that existence sprang from It as non-existent (and not named).