Simple Japanese Maxims to Help Bring You Happiness
Zen principles for peace of mind and fulfillment.
In this confusing and chaotic world, happiness sometimes seems like an impossible goal to reach. Yet as much as we lament about the troubles of our time, contentment is always within our grasp.
In the wise words of the Dalai Lama,
‘Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions’
If that’s the case, which actions should we take to secure a lifetime of peace and joy? Knowing where to begin on our journey to fulfillment can be difficult, but thankfully, we can learn a lot from the simple lessons that form the foundation of Japanese culture.
Instead of going out of your way to seek the extraordinary, what if you could instead live in a more carefree and peaceful way by making subtle changes to your regular everyday life?
That’s what this article is all about. The art of simple living, as advocated by the Japanese.
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