July 4th, 2008Archive

Grasping Your Own Shadow

July 4th, 2008 | Teachings | No comments

Trying to grasp happiness through the desires of the senses is like trying to grasp your own shadow. So close, yet you are so far away. The wise man instead seeks contentment within, building a foundation of happiness that no storm can destroy. He does not live his life in the pursuit of the adoration [...]