“It is possible to live happily in the here and now. So many conditions of happiness are available—more than enough for you to be happy right now”
As Thay teaches us, we have enough. We have enough conditions in the present moment for us to be happy, such as the sound of a child’s laughter, the presence of our family and friends, the beautiful blue sky, and our ability to breathe in and out deeply.
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