emilyluest

I liked this.

I liked this.

 

I'm there with you.

 

Happy to me equates with peace. Because there are all those other states of being that I used to equate with being happy when I was younger, like euporia, elation, a rush of adrenaline, romantic crushes, or drug highs

 

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now I know that was more about neurochemistry than anything : )

Now for me happy = I am alive and I am living life consciously. Emotions do their thing, but happiness = some space inside me carved out by 10 years of Buddhist meditation practice - which I wouldn't have to even do if I was a tree instead of a human.

 

xo J.

This is so adorable I love it. But somtimes I wonder, maybe trees and animals do feel unhappy somtimes?? I mean animals can get depressed, or do you think it has to do with being around us, trapping them in cages?

Recently I was discussing with a few men about happiness, and I said how I felt children are happier most of the time than adults because we are so focused on so many things and usually cant learn to live in the moment. They somehow convinced me I am wrong and thats why I am so glad I read this article because I remember that again. Simplicity.

Also, I was feeling quite bad yesterday, I was at a conference and everyone seemed so wise and smart, older and more sofisticated with their fancy clothing and bitchy attitudes. Reading these messages made me feel better, and I stopped thinking so many depressing thoughts. Somtimes, even the best of us need to remember to slow down and just be happy. Thank you.

Hi! Im new too, where r u from?

How did u get into taoism?

Thanks you guys, that helps -em

Hey everyone, Im new, my name is Emily and I'm from Canada.

I am also wondering if anyone knows if Starwars was really supposed to be a Taoism thing or if it's just a coincidence.

Also, I think the name Tao bums is really funny and I had to join just because of that.