Happiness is a profoundly precious feeling. The desire to feel absolutely full and content with the present is universal. However, in the pursuit of happiness, the soul often finds itself accumulating or chasing specific ideas or goals, laboring under the assumption that their realization will bring about happiness, but to no avail.

We have quite a few treasures in life, the treasure of happiness is one of the most important ones. This is the treasure that allows us to feel the abundance and beauty of life. This is what allows us to experience life to its fullest.

Student: "Sensei, why is gratitude important?"

Student: Master, I feel discouraged.

The current state of humanity and this planet shouldn’t be attributed to the large population, but rather to the collective energy field that we have co-created. Mother Earth is abundant in its resources and has enough for everyone's needs.

We often get so engrossed in ‘doing’ that we forget we are human ‘beings’, not human ‘doings‘. How many moments in a given day are we dwelling in the essence of who we are? How many moments are we truly present with what is and not lost in the stories of our mind? How many moments are we at peace with this present moment? How many moments during our day are we able to ‘be’ without the chatter of the mind?

How often have we delayed doing something important to us because of some excuse? It is imperative to live a life of meaning and purpose and if there is something in your heart that you have to express, dont wait for the ‘right circumstances‘, start it now. No matter how busy your schedule is, prioritize the things you wish to spend time on. Even if 15 min is all you can spare, start with that. A few minutes is better than not doing it at all. This is the same approach I took towards writing. I made it a point to spend a minimum of 15 minutes every day or more as per my schedule. Trust me, this is making a world of difference in my life.