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The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness

Book by Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche · 3 quotes · Buddhism, Enlightenment, Happiness

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“…freedom rarely arrives in the form we think it should. In fact, for most of us, freedom feels not only unfamiliar but distinctly unpleasant. That’s because we’re used to our chains. They might chafe, they might make us bleed, but at least they’re familiar. Familiarity is just a thought, however, or sometimes a feeling.”

“Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them.”