What Is Not Wrong?

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We always ask, "What is wrong?" Doing so, we invite painful seeds of sorrow to come up and manifest. We feel suffering, anger and depression and produce even more of such seeds. We could be much happier if we tried to stay in touch with the healthy, joyful seeds inside and around us.

We should learn to ask, "What is not wrong?" and be in touch with that. There are so many elements in the world and within our bodies, feelings, perceptions and consciousness that are wholesome, refreshing and healing. If we block ourselves, if we stay in the prison of our sorrow, we will not be able to be in touch with these healing elements.

Life is filled with many wonders, like the blue sky, the sunshine, the eyes of a baby. Our breathing, for example, can be very enjoyable. I enjoy breathing everyday. But many people appreciate the joy of breathing only when they have asthma or a stuffed up nose. We do not have to wait untul we have asthma to enjoy our breathing.

Awareness of precious elements of happiness is itself the practice of right mindfulness. Elements like these are within us and all around us as well. In each second of our lives, we can enjoy them. If we do so, seeds of peace, joy and happiness will be planted in us and they will become strong.

The secret to happiness is happiness itself. whatever we are, anytime, we have the capacity to enjoy sunshine, the presence of each other, the wonder of our breathing. We do not have to travel anywhere else to do so. We can be in touch with all these right now.

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