Secular Buddhism 26 - Want to be happy? Practice Gratitude
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Sep 5, 2016 Explore the connection between gratitude and happiness through Buddhist teachings, emphasizing the importance of practicing gratitude for true happiness. Learn how to cultivate gratitude as a skill, transcend circumstances, and embrace daily practices like keeping a gratitude journal. Challenge yourself to enhance happiness by eliminating complaining, criticizing, and gossiping for 10 days.
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Happiness is Impermanent Emotion
- Happiness is an impermanent emotion that arises from causes and conditions.
- We mistakenly think happiness is something to be caught or obtained.
Gratitude Brings Happiness
- Practicing gratitude, not pursuing happiness, leads to experiencing happiness.
- Gratitude is a skill that requires deliberate practice to develop.
Gratitude Depends on Perspective
- Gratitude depends on our perspective rather than the event itself.
- The same event can cause gratitude or frustration depending on context and mindset.