Don’t think about whether you deserve to be happy. The way to put an end to suffering is open to all.

"Reflect on your own suffering and happiness: Don’t think about whether you deserve to be happy. The way to put an end to suffering is open to all. Do what you can to create the causes, not only for happiness in this life, but also for a happiness that’s solid and sure: the happiness of awakening. That’s when you have real compassion and empathetic joy for yourself. And that’s not a selfish thing."

~ Thanissaro Bhikkhu "Sublime Determinations: a Retreat on the Brahmavihāras"


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