From the Taoist point of view, the natural result of this harmonious way of living is happiness.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Happiness is mostly a by-product of doing what makes us feel fulfilled.
But the basic Taoism that we are concerned with here is simply a particular way of appreciating, learning from, and working with whatever happens in everyday life.
Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.
That's what Buddhism has been trying to unravel - the mechanism of happiness and suffering. It is a science of the mind.
Thus happiness depends, as nature shows, less on exterior things than most suppose.
Happiness comes from the full understanding of your own being.
But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?
Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you.
Happiness is spiritual, born of truth and love. It is unselfish; therefore it cannot exist alone, but requires all mankind to share it.
Genuine happiness comes from within, and often it comes in spontaneous feelings of joy.
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