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“I have been thinking that the crux of happiness matter for me is whether or not I am in the moment, in the flow, at one with what is happening and I am doing. Otherwise, I'm lost in worry, and anxiety about past and future, plagued by what Buddhist meditators call "comparing mind," comparing what…” quote by Lama Surya Das
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““I have been thinking that the crux of happiness matter for me is whether or not I am in the moment, in the flow, at one with what is happening and I am doing. Otherwise, I'm lost in worry, and anxiety about past and future, plagued by what Buddhist meditators call "comparing mind," comparing what is to other so-called possibilities.””

Lama Surya Das

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The speaker links happiness to being present and in flow; otherwise, anxiety and comparison dominate thoughts.

In simple terms: Happiness comes from present‑moment flow; anxiety arises from comparison.

Key Takeaway

Practice mindfulness to stay present.

Themes

mindfulness happiness anxiety comparison flow

Mood

calm reflective

Type

spiritual self‑help

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • daily routines
  • stress management

Key Concepts

Buddhist practice psychology self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What habits keep you in the moment?
  • How do you handle comparison thoughts?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic for some.

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