Happiness vs Pleasure
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Supreme happiness of life cannot be found in any one thing we have or can gain. Whence the source of happiness?
Happiness and pleasure must not be confused, for they are not the same. One rests upon lasting foundations, while the other is generally found in passing incidents and experiences in our daily activities.
Happiness results from spiritual ideals at least partially realized. It does not depend upon material things or outward circumstances. Indeed, the things and circumstances generally regarded as requirements for happiness actually play a very small part in the experience of this much-to-be-desired condition.
A large number of people are seeking happiness in the wrong place, by the wrong methods. There is only one way to find happiness, and that is in the pathway of service.
Money acquired and position attained can never result in happiness, except as they are used to benefit the condition of those outside our household.
The broader obligation is placed upon us-that of ministering unto others—and in this duty, happily accepted, is found the necessary experience which permits the spiritual idealism to find its own happiest environment.
Pity the man who is looking for happiness in accumulating houses, automobiles, increased store holdings, social opportunities and such things as may be acquired. Happiness is not found in them. Happiness is native only to the soul seeking to serve others, that they may have a share in the larger and better things of life.
Happiness and pleasure must not be confused, for they are not the same. One rests upon lasting foundations, while the other is generally found in passing incidents and experiences in our daily activities.
Happiness results from spiritual ideals at least partially realized. It does not depend upon material things or outward circumstances. Indeed, the things and circumstances generally regarded as requirements for happiness actually play a very small part in the experience of this much-to-be-desired condition.
A large number of people are seeking happiness in the wrong place, by the wrong methods. There is only one way to find happiness, and that is in the pathway of service.
Money acquired and position attained can never result in happiness, except as they are used to benefit the condition of those outside our household.
The broader obligation is placed upon us-that of ministering unto others—and in this duty, happily accepted, is found the necessary experience which permits the spiritual idealism to find its own happiest environment.
Pity the man who is looking for happiness in accumulating houses, automobiles, increased store holdings, social opportunities and such things as may be acquired. Happiness is not found in them. Happiness is native only to the soul seeking to serve others, that they may have a share in the larger and better things of life.
Happiness is not without, but like the Kingdom of
Heaven, it is within those who serve.
Heaven, it is within those who serve.