Happiness Quote by Kaiten Nukariya
““Individual self should be a poor miserable thing if it were not essentially connected with the Universal Life. We can always enjoy pure happiness when we are united with nature, quite forgetful of our poor self. When you look, for example, into the smiling face of a pretty baby, and smile with it, or listen to the sweet melody of a songster and sing with it, you completely forget your poor self at that enraptured moment. But your feelings of beauty and happiness are for ever gone when you resume your self, and begin to consider them after your own selfish ideas.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reflections on Universal Connection, author Kaiten Nukariya, 2020
The quote suggests that personal identity feels insignificant unless it is linked to a larger, natural whole; true happiness arises when we merge with nature and lose self‑centredness.
In simple terms: We feel happiest when we forget ourselves and connect with nature.
Key Takeaway
Seek unity with nature to transcend self‑centredness.
Themes
interconnectedness
humility
nature
happiness
self‑transcendence
Mood
peaceful
reflective
joyful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
poetic
When to use this quote
- walking in a forest
- listening to music
- watching a child play
- meditation
- volunteering in nature
Key Concepts
Transcendentalism
psychology
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate lasting connection with nature?
- What daily practices help you forget self‑centered thoughts?
A Different Perspective
If one cannot detach from personal concerns, the feeling of unity may be fleeting.
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