Happiness means not comparing

Picture; From my paintings.

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Happiness means we don't compare ourselves

to others.

We  feel happy, satisfied, as long as don't compare ourselves

to others. The minute we start comparing, we feel

unhappy.
Comparing doesn't just mean when we feel inferior, jealous of others,

but also when we feel superior than others.

The minute we start comparing, try to be aware of something else,

aware of our own breathing, aware of the nature

around us, the trees, leaves, the sky, or anything we

are grateful for.

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I am happy because I have conquered myself,

and not the world,

I am happy because I have loved the world,

and not myself.

(Sri Chinmoy)