Pain decreaser 790: low-hanging fruit

When we are happy we are very unlikely to want to harm anyone, self or other. Furthermore, when we are happy we want others around us to be happy as well. We naturally share the vibe. States of greed, hatred, and chronic, persistent fear are antithetical to happiness, and are verily states of unhappiness. States … Continue reading Pain decreaser 790: low-hanging fruit

long-form free flow

Is it time to move forward or stagnate in time? Moving forward one must be careful. Stagnating in time one is unhappy. For the comfort seeker the entire enterprise is difficult. For the cross picker-upper the entire enterprise is noble. One who stays forward moves back. One who hangs back is put out front. The … Continue reading long-form free flow

self-awareness helper 307: looking upstream

Would you rather be happy or unhappy? In rather unglamorous terms, happiness involves the absence of malice, the absence of hatred and hostility. Happiness involves the state of being connected in loving, non-hostile ways. It does not mean that everyone's got to be your best friend. Sometimes it's better to love from a distance. Where … Continue reading self-awareness helper 307: looking upstream