What's More Important Than Happiness?

Is there anything that you would prize above personal happiness? Something that is so important that, if you had to, you would willingly sacrifice your happiness in order to pursue or ensure it?

If yes, what?

Do you believe that it's universally more important than happiness, or do you believe it's a reflection of your personal priorities—that it wouldn't be morally wrong for other people to choose otherwise?

Please leave a comment. I would love to hear what you think!

Beware Clinging to an Idea

“The truth you believe in and cling to makes you unavailable to hear anything new.”

― Pema Chödrön, The Wisdom of No Escape: How to Love Yourself and Your World

When we become too attached to ideas and concepts we automatically shut down our ability to see or hear anything that might prove us wrong. It protects our sense of security and identity, but it also leaves us blind and deaf.

The path to wisdom is scary. It starts by saying, "Huh. I guess I could be wrong. Teach me."