‘Happiness is like a butterfly. The more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder ~ Thoreau’
We all want happiness, but what would you give up to have it? There’s a story of a man who, unfulfilled by life, once told the Buddha, “I want happiness.” Here’s what Buddha said…
Namaste.
– Your Charmed Yogi
(Photo is courtesy of the talented Gavin at Zen Pencils)
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