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The 10 Ways to Live A Happy Life

 

 

 

No. 1: Accept what is

 
The number 1 cause of suffering and unhappiness is wanting life to be something it’s not.
 
No. 2: Want what you have
The number 2 cause of suffering and unhappiness is wanting what you don’t have.
 
No. 3: Be honest with yourself
The number 3 cause of suffering and unhappiness is not communicating honestly with yourself.
 
No. 4: Investigate your stories
The number 4 cause of suffering and unhappiness are the scary stories you tell yourself about life and the world.
 
No. 5: Mind your own business
The number 5 cause of suffering and unhappiness is minding other people’s business.
 
No. 6: Follow your passion and accept the consequences
The number 6 cause of suffering and unhappiness is not doing what you want because you think people will disapprove.
 
No. 7: Do the right thing and accept the consequences
The number 7 cause of suffering and unhappiness is not doing the right thing because you’re afraid of the consequences.
 
No. 8: Deal with what is in front of you and forget the rest
The number 8 cause of suffering and unhappiness is shadowboxing with illusions instead of dealing with the reality in front of you.
 
No. 9: Know what is what
The number 9 cause of suffering and unhappiness is wanting absolute satisfaction from relative experiences.
 
No. 10: Learn to see beyond impermanence
The number 10 cause of suffering and unhappiness is believing we become nothing.