Breaths Quote by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
“Being unconditionally happy is a practice: "Come what may, today I'm going to smile. Anyway, everything is going to die! Everything is going to vanish and disappear-so what! Who cares! Let me at least be happy, smile this moment, enjoy my very breath."”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public talk, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, 2015
Happiness is a conscious choice to embrace the present, regardless of impermanence or uncertainty.
In simple terms: Choose joy now despite life's fleeting nature.
Practice daily mindful smiling.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stressful workday
- health crisis
- personal loss
- daily meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you smile authentically in pain?
- What does “nothing lasts” teach you about joy?
Happiness may feel forced if not authentic.