The Art of Being Happy

Whether we live one day or one century, the main question remains unchanged: what gives our life meaning? The endless competition with those who are smarter, more beautiful, or more successful can breed envy and disappointment, making us unhappy. We cannot remain passive, blaming everything on karma, as this word actually means «action». A person may face tragedy, internally experience it, regret it, but not fall into a state of guilt or contempt for oneself. The more actively we try to preserve our life intact, the more distorted and absurd it becomes. It is necessary to regularly remind ourselves of positive viewpoints in order to change our own attitude towards life. We can view our enemies as excellent mentors and be grateful to them for the rare opportunity to practice tolerance. By practicing and developing, we can gradually weaken our negative emotions and cultivate positive states of mind — love, compassion, and the ability to forgive.