Path to Peace with Todd Perelmuter Why Bad Things Happen to Good People — The Key to a Good Life
Jun 7, 2025
Explore the complexities of why bad things happen to good people and vice versa. Discover how true happiness is tied to kindness and self-awareness, rather than wealth and fame. Delve into the connection between inner peace and personal growth, as a journey unfolds from isolation to unity. Uncover insights on life’s seeming unfairness and the quest for genuine joy beyond material success.
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Kim Jong-il's Unhappiness
- Kim Jong-il lived with immense power, wealth, and luxuries.
- Despite this, he was deeply unhappy due to cruelty, fear, and paranoia.
Goodness Brings True Happiness
- Happiness doesn't depend on wealth, fame, or good circumstances.
- Being good leads to happiness, regardless of external situations.
Practice Goodness for Happiness
- Live rightly by being kind, generous, forgiving, and compassionate without expecting rewards.
- Practice goodness because it leads to a happy and fulfilling life.
