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Monday, December 27, 2010

Great thought from a great musician

I accept life unconditionally. Life holds so much--so much to be happy about always. Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can be felt only if you don't set conditions.

-- Artur Rubinstein

To put this in meditation language, he is recommending that we learn to accept without judgment. It makes a huge difference in our sense of well being. Truly it does.
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2 comments:

  1. Cathy3:20 PM

    Life holds so much--so much to be happy about always.

    This is very true.

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  2. Ellie Finlay7:53 PM

    Yes, it is true. The trick is noticing. And it can be so perversely easy not to!

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