“Happiness for a reason is just another form of misery because the reason can be taken away from us at any time.” Deepak Chopra

I love how Deepak hits us with a counterintuitive truth in this quote.

How could happiness of any kind be another form misery?

Because if our happiness is contingent on things going our way in the outside world, then we inviting future disappointment.

What’s the answer then?

To be happy for no particular reason.

To be happy because when we meditate we find a place of happiness and contentment inside, one that isn’t affected by changes in external conditions.

That’s the happiness to work towards.

And how do we get there? Meditation is a very good place to start.