Happiness is something we all strive for in our heart of hearts. Yet we tend to make the attainment of happiness more complicated than it actually is, and habitual negative ways of thinking can also take us in the opposite direction. In this series, we will explore eight inspiring contemplations and meditations from the Buddhist tradition that will uplift our mood and enrich our life on a daily basis.

2/11 - The Joy of Contentment

2/18 - How to Live with Purpose

2/25 - Developing Self Acceptance

3/4 - The Healing Power of Gratitude

3/11 - Paying Kindness Forward

3/18 - The Key to Happiness

3/25 - How to Keep Things in Perspective

We sometimes set up an all or nothing approach to success, feeling that if we’re not able to do something perfectly, then we are a failure. This mind-set can lead to excessive self-criticism and discouragement which blocks our capacity for learning and authentic spiritual growth. After years of trying to transform our lives with mixed results, it’s time to question our methods instead of ourselves. Through Buddhist psychology  we can learn practical methods to help us accept who and where we are while making steady progress towards becoming the person we want to be.

 4/1 – The Strength of Motivation 

4/8 – The Impact of Familiarity 

4/15 – The Power of Collecting Merit

4/22 – The Force of Destruction 

4/29 – The Promise of Aspirational Prayer