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In our quest for happiness, we often look to external sources,

material wealth, success, or the approval of others.

However, nearly all impactful teachings from the major religions to the great Greek philosophers tell us that happiness has to be found in a different

way.

In this episode, I've done my best to distill guidance on the search for happiness from these different sources

into a meaningful mindfulness practice that you can repeat daily. And this practice is based on three core principles that pervade all of these

teachings. The first principle is inner harmony, being good to yourself, having self-awareness, being

content with who you are. That means not worrying about what others think of you,

avoiding comparison and not worrying about what others think of you,

avoiding comparison, and having the courage

to be yourself authentically.

At its very core, inner harmony means

taking care of yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

The second principle is outer harmony, being good to others and the world around you. Treating others with

respect and fairness, not judging them or hating them because they're different. avoiding harm to them and the world around you.

The third principle I'm calling contribution, which means offering something that's unique about you to the

world and doing what you can to make sure the world becomes a better place. So let's put these principles into practice now. Find a quiet

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