I believe that the very purpose of life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we desire contentment. In my own limited experience, I have found that the more we care for the happiness of others, the greater our own sense of well-being.
Cultivating a close, warm-hearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It helps remove our fears or insecurities and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, placing all our hopes for happiness on external development alone is a mistake. The key is to develop inner peace.
- Dalai Lama
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