Are we happy each moment? OR perhaps hopping between transitory happy moments. Today when i was meditating, I suddenly got this idea of a tree and how it is within as much as it appears outside in its glory - branches, leaves and flowers. A tree can stay up and enjoy because behind its vastness outside, is its supporting system inside in the form of roots. A tree grows as much as below the earth (within) as above the earth without which it cannot stay upright, cannot enjoy the winds or the rains, without the within (roots), it will fall off.
What is true for trees, is true for humans. If we do not travel inside and grow from within, no matter how much we grow outside - our mind, personality, knowledge, salary, everything is ultimately outside, we will not be able to enjoy our life. You might have probably observed that happy moments like a job promotion etc. would have made you happy but that was transitory and not long lived or permanent.
For permanent peace and happiness, there is only one way - GROW WITHIN as much as you do outside and keep a balance between your inner world and outer world like a TREE!
What is true for trees, is true for humans. If we do not travel inside and grow from within, no matter how much we grow outside - our mind, personality, knowledge, salary, everything is ultimately outside, we will not be able to enjoy our life. You might have probably observed that happy moments like a job promotion etc. would have made you happy but that was transitory and not long lived or permanent.
For permanent peace and happiness, there is only one way - GROW WITHIN as much as you do outside and keep a balance between your inner world and outer world like a TREE!
