As a result of material development and modern education, people commonly seek happiness in external things, but neglect their minds. True, lasting happiness depends on our taming our unruly minds. This is not so much about intellectual development as cultivating a warm heart.
From kindergarten onwards we need education to strengthen inner values not just pursue material goals. We need to introduce emotional hygiene, much as we teach physical hygiene. This way we can address the problems we face, in the hope of making this a century of non-violence.
We may sometimes feel that we can’t do much as individuals, but humanity is made up of individuals; we can make a difference. As individuals we can influence our own families. Our families can influence our communities and our communities can influence our nations.
The first drawback of anger is that it destroys our inner peace; the second is that it distorts our view of reality. If we think about this and come to understand that anger is really unhelpful, that it is only destructive, we can begin to distance ourselves from anger.
It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.
If you’re someone struggling with mental health: it’s ok not to be ok, talk to someone you trust. Don’t keep all of it bottled up inside. And for the person on the other end, listen and be there for them. Let’s talk and listen today and everyday. #BellLetsTalk
If you or someone you know has or is struggling with any mental health, just remember you are NOT alone TALK about it! Reach out to those around you #BellLetsTalk 💪🏽
Today remember that no new year is perfect. In fact it’s going to be full of imperfect. And that’s what will make you stronger, more resilient, learn more and and grow as a human. Life isn’t perfect. It’s messy and bumpy. Enjoy the thrill of it.
Let’s start there
Happy day all!
"Climate change is not the concern of just one or two nations. It is an issue that affects the whole of humanity and every living being on this earth." (From HHDL's Message to Delegates to the COP24 UN Climate Conference https://t.co/GEbUIOEPIl)
@heylandsberg Dark, scary, lonely. The only person who understands. So do not talk about it, you will be judged. Society thinking it can just be cured over night or as simple as “just get over it”.
@bretteldredge Having depression and anxiety does not make you weak! In fact it makes you strong. The fact that you can wake up every day and deal and carry on like nothing is wrong makes you the strongest! I deal every day with anxiety/depression you are not alone! @bretteldredge
Wow @bretteldredge look at you and all your pages thanks for adding me so many times it’s a dream come true 🤣bahahahahahahaha! What in the? How does one delete all this?
I am one of the 7 billion human beings alive today. We each have a responsibility to think about humanity and the good of the world because it affects our own future. We weren’t born on this planet at this time to create problems but to bring about some benefit.
This is so incredibly sad! we are getting a ton of smoke where we are. The incredible loss of peoples homes/ wildlife etc is devastating! Please pray 🙏🏼
#BREAKING: The B.C. government has now declared a provincial state of emergency due to the wildfires burning around the province.
https://t.co/3qbhcnKOcB