Difference between revisions of "Quotes About Happiness"
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| − | "Being happy is the natural result of being aligned with Knowledge within yourself and of being close to those who are meant to be with you and close to that which you are meant to do." | + | "Being happy is the natural result of being aligned with [[Knowledge]] within yourself and of being close to those who are meant to be with you and close to that which you are meant to do." |
*Step 12, Steps Continuation Training | *Step 12, Steps Continuation Training | ||
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| − | Learning to be happy is simply learning to be natural. Learning to be happy is learning to accept Knowledge today. Knowledge is happy today. If you are not happy, you are not with Knowledge. Happiness does not always mean having a smile on your face. It is not a behavior. Genuine happiness is a sense of self, a sense of wholeness and satisfaction. If a loss has occurred in your life, a loss of a loved one, you may still be happy, though you may shed tears. It is all right to shed tears, for this does not need to betray a greater happiness within you, for these also may be tears of happiness. Happiness is not a form of behavior. Let us remind you of this. It is a sense of inner satisfaction. Knowledge will give this to you because it will simplify your life and allow your mind to concentrate on that which it is given to do in reality. This will empower you, simplify you and provide a greater harmony than you could have known before. | + | Learning to be happy is simply learning to be natural. Learning to be happy is learning to accept [[Knowledge]] today. Knowledge is happy today. If you are not happy, you are not with Knowledge. Happiness does not always mean having a smile on your face. It is not a behavior. Genuine happiness is a sense of self, a sense of wholeness and satisfaction. If a loss has occurred in your life, a loss of a loved one, you may still be happy, though you may shed tears. It is all right to shed tears, for this does not need to betray a greater happiness within you, for these also may be tears of happiness. Happiness is not a form of behavior. Let us remind you of this. It is a sense of inner satisfaction. [[Knowledge]] will give this to you because it will simplify your life and allow your mind to concentrate on that which it is given to do in reality. This will empower you, simplify you and provide a greater harmony than you could have known before. |
*Step 197 | *Step 197 | ||
| − | People often think that spirituality is about being happy, peaceful and joyful all the time, turning life into a sort of slumber party. This is not true. Spirituality is not a form of escape. It is not a form of intoxication. It is not an aphrodisiac. It is a way to empower you by bringing you into contact with Knowledge so that you may fulfill | + | People often think that [[spirituality]] is about being happy, peaceful and joyful all the time, turning life into a sort of slumber party. This is not true. [[Spirituality]] is not a form of escape. It is not a form of intoxication. It is not an aphrodisiac. It is a way to empower you by bringing you into contact with [[Knowledge]] so that you may fulfill your [[purpose]] and your mission here. |
| − | *Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 16, p. 205 | + | *[[Greater Community Spirituality]], Chapter 16, p. 205 |
== Quotes from outside The New Message from God == | == Quotes from outside The New Message from God == | ||
"Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them." --the Baron de Montesquieu | "Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them." --the Baron de Montesquieu | ||
Revision as of 14:58, 24 September 2011
Short Quotes
"Being happy is the natural result of being aligned with Knowledge within yourself and of being close to those who are meant to be with you and close to that which you are meant to do."
- Step 12, Steps Continuation Training
You are an individual unaware of your Source and your total inclusion in life. Your individuality is a burden now, but it will be a great happiness to you when it can express life itself.
- Step 11, Steps to Knowledge
In isolation you are miserable, but in relationship happiness is regained.
- Step 44
A Greater Will exists within you that wishes to express itself. When you experience this, you will finally feel that you are known to yourself. You will finally experience true happiness, for your life at last will be integrated.
- Step 96
Long Quotes
Learning to be happy is simply learning to be natural. Learning to be happy is learning to accept Knowledge today. Knowledge is happy today. If you are not happy, you are not with Knowledge. Happiness does not always mean having a smile on your face. It is not a behavior. Genuine happiness is a sense of self, a sense of wholeness and satisfaction. If a loss has occurred in your life, a loss of a loved one, you may still be happy, though you may shed tears. It is all right to shed tears, for this does not need to betray a greater happiness within you, for these also may be tears of happiness. Happiness is not a form of behavior. Let us remind you of this. It is a sense of inner satisfaction. Knowledge will give this to you because it will simplify your life and allow your mind to concentrate on that which it is given to do in reality. This will empower you, simplify you and provide a greater harmony than you could have known before.
- Step 197
People often think that spirituality is about being happy, peaceful and joyful all the time, turning life into a sort of slumber party. This is not true. Spirituality is not a form of escape. It is not a form of intoxication. It is not an aphrodisiac. It is a way to empower you by bringing you into contact with Knowledge so that you may fulfill your purpose and your mission here.
- Greater Community Spirituality, Chapter 16, p. 205
Quotes from outside The New Message from God
"Happiness is not the absence of problems but the ability to deal with them." --the Baron de Montesquieu