Bliss Quote by Anthony de Mello
“There's only one reason why you're not experiencing bliss at this present moment, and it's because you're thinking or focusing on what you don't have…But, right now you have everything you need to be in bliss.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way to Love, 1995
Bliss is missed when we focus on lack; recognizing present abundance restores inner peace.
In simple terms: Focus on what you have to find bliss.
Key Takeaway
Practice gratitude now.
Themes
mindfulness
contentment
spirituality
psychology
self-awareness
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- stress reduction
- personal growth
- therapy sessions
- coaching
Key Concepts
gratitude
present moment awareness
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you appreciate right now?
- How does focusing on lack affect your mood?
A Different Perspective
Bliss may be fleeting if external circumstances dominate thoughts.
![“...Bliss is not something to be got. On the other hand you are always Bliss. This desire [for Bliss] is born of the sense of incompleteness. To whom is this sense of incompleteness? Enquire. In deep sleep you were blissful. Now you are not so. What has interposed between that Bliss and this…” quote by Ramana Maharshi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e10/ramana-maharshi-915_bliss_bliss-is-not-something-to-be-got-on-the_565847.jpg)
