Even the smallest shift in perspective can bring about the greatest healing.

Happiness doesn't always come from a pursuit. Sometimes it comes when we least expect it.

Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes. And it makes me wonder if we've utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this body, and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is something precious. Our day-to-day existence is very much alive with hope, although there is no guarantee of our future. There is no guarantee that tomorrow at this time we will be here. But we are working for that purely on the basis of hope. So, we need to make the best use of our time. I believe that the proper utilization of time is this: if you can, serve other people, other sentient beings. If not, at least refrain from harming them. I think that is the whole basis of my philosophy.So, let us reflect what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren't born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities__armth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful__appier.

A disciplined mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.

In the end, the number of prayers we say may contribute to our happiness, but the number of prayers we answer may be of even greater importance.

I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I__ not talking about the short-term gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs or gambling (though I__ not knocking them), but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. The kind that sticks.