Can true happiness ever be achieved, or is it an ongoing pursuit without a definitive end? (lemmy.world)

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[-] housepanther@lemmy.goblackcat.com 13 points 1 year ago

I am not a great believer in long term happiness. I studied under a wise Zen master for two years that said the following:

Happiness and sadness are fleeting emotions. We are only expected to experience them for snapshots in time. A sense of peace and acceptance can, however, be achievable.

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