Happiness Quote by Sam Harris
“Meditation puts into question more or less everything you tend to do in your search for happiness. But if you lose sight of this, it can become just another strategy for seeking happiness - a more refined version of the problem you already have.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion, Sam Harris, 2014
Meditation can expose the underlying assumptions of our pursuit of happiness, but it can also become another method of chasing happiness, perpetuating the same problem.
In simple terms: Meditation may reveal and also repeat our happiness quest.
Key Takeaway
Use meditation to observe, not to achieve happiness.
Themes
mindfulness
philosophy
psychology
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
self-help
When to use this quote
- stress relief
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- therapy sessions
Key Concepts
self-inquiry
attachment
mental health
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you using meditation as an end or a tool?
- What expectations do you bring to your practice?
A Different Perspective
Risk of turning meditation into a goal itself.
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