Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Pursuit of Joy

The most important aspect of life is knowing our own self. The common thread which binds all living, sentient beings is the craving for peace, happiness and joy. The source of happiness however varies. A dog is contented chewing on a juicy bone, a butterfly hovering on a flower, a person may be happy helping another, yet another's happiness may lie in dancing at a carnival and a third may feel good being mean and nasty. But all the above are unabashedly chasing joy. This is the nature of every one born on earth.
The difference between creatures and human beings is that whereas the former have a solid reason of hunger for destruction, the latter do not. Inspite of superior intelligence, people do not hesitate to trample others in their pusuit of happiness.
Every one survives on a diet of love and joy. The key to happiness is to live and let live.
We should have a clear understanding of the nature of happiness so that we learn not to hurt others.

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