Jan 11 2012: Close but not equal, because absolute can still be concerned with your own values. It is not limited to others people's and societies. Absolute happiness (or enlightenment) involves all aspects of life, even the ones that are very personal. Cheers!
Jan 11 2012: Yes, but unless you bring happiness to relationships, they can be a source of unhappiness. We must manifest happiness from within. Happiness is something you share with others.
Jan 11 2012: (my comment was deleted. I am reposting)
There are two types of happiness: relative and absolute. Relative is dependent on the environment, such as getting a new car, seeing your boyfriend, laughing at a funny show. But when those things disappear - your happiness may disappear as well. With absolute happiness - it's about manifesting the highest possible life condition (energy) so that you are able to be happy even in dark times. It's taping into a life condition of happiness that is inherent in everyone. It takes work but you can achieve absolute happiness through helping others, and through making good causes- but mostly through meditation.
Jan 11 2012: There are two types of happiness: relative happiness and absolute happiness. Relative happiness is conditional, dependent on environmental factors. For instance, if you get a new job you become happy, but when that job is lost your happiness may go away. However with absolute happiness - or manifesting the highest possible life condition (energy) - the happiness is not conditional on your environment. You are taping the happiness inherent in your life; inherent in everyone's life.
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A comment on Conversation: Can we really become happier? Happier ourselves? Can we create happier places to work? Or even happier societies?
A reply on Conversation: Can we really become happier? Happier ourselves? Can we create happier places to work? Or even happier societies?
A reply on Conversation: Can we really become happier? Happier ourselves? Can we create happier places to work? Or even happier societies?
A comment on Conversation: Can we really become happier? Happier ourselves? Can we create happier places to work? Or even happier societies?
There are two types of happiness: relative and absolute. Relative is dependent on the environment, such as getting a new car, seeing your boyfriend, laughing at a funny show. But when those things disappear - your happiness may disappear as well. With absolute happiness - it's about manifesting the highest possible life condition (energy) so that you are able to be happy even in dark times. It's taping into a life condition of happiness that is inherent in everyone. It takes work but you can achieve absolute happiness through helping others, and through making good causes- but mostly through meditation.
A comment on Conversation: Can we really become happier? Happier ourselves? Can we create happier places to work? Or even happier societies?