Happiness in our Lives
Posted: Thursday, October 20, 2011
by David Tanguay
[Peace] is the highest and most strenuous act of the soul, but an entirely harmonious act, in which all our powers and affections are blending in a beautiful proportion, and sustain and perfect one another. It is more than the silence after storms. It is as the concord of all melodious sounds ... an alliance of love with all beings, a sympathy with all that is pure and happy, a surrender of every separate will and interest, a participation of the spirit and life of the universe.... This is peace, and the true happiness of [humanity] William Ellery Channing
When we are at peace with our neighbor then happiness resides and comforts our souls… For love between our fellow man brings about happiness to the heart and spirit.
Wars fought and thousands of lives lost in battle for a cause so nobly inscribed on their lives, a cause with the goal of peace being the outcome of all wars. Peace with our foe so indirectly pursued for war cannot go on endlessly a peaceful outcome is at hand.
Why can we not find a way through peaceful means to negotiate with our foe before resorting to battle? Yes peace, love before war, and hate diplomacy on our part to convene with those who see things differently than we do.
Peace on earth echoed throughout the world for ages when will we make peace on earth a reality. There is competition between nations we must find common ground between us. We all as human beings share our lives with one another.
It is for us the human race to come together and live in peace with one another to do away with war finally. Peace on earth and goodwill toward men should be on everyone’s agenda. Global peace is the goal of all of humanity.
Happiness cannot flourish in a war torn country for violence begets violence and war corrupts the soul.
“Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others.” Buddha
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Top-level comments on this article: (5 total)I so enjoy your writing, David. You are a calm soul. I like how you start many of your articles with a profound quote. Thanks for sharing.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Jean, coming from you this means a lot to me.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Happiness is a state of mind and we have the power to control it!
Great Article David!
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While there is Profit to be gained from Wars, unfortunately Peace will remain in the back seat - Most notably the Oil Rich country of Libya - while money can be made from these wars they will last only as long as the value of these Riches do.
Excellent article David. Thank you for sharing.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting MarcusPlease log in to respond to this comment.
Your use of excellent research is truly an art you have worked on and fashioned well. Your writing is inspirational and I commend you for the development of your style and how you express your earnestness so deeply.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you Christofer I appreciate your comment.Please log in to respond to this comment.
David, I love this quote in your article: “Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others." I am grateful that I realized early on that happiness is an 'inside job' that has very little to do with circumstances. Much food for thought here.Please log in to respond to this comment.Thank you for commenting RikaPlease log in to respond to this comment.
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