How there are many paths to happiness, not just one. The Top Ten.

He to whom the emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder and stand wrapped in awe, is as good as dead —his eyes are closed. (Indi Pa) 16. Please seek professional care if you believe you may have a condition. Small moments of enlightenment that show you the path towards being a more fulfilled and compassionate human being. The way life’s traumas end up making the good times even sweeter. (Indi Pa), 16. It is the source of all true art and science. The ridiculous things my dog and cats do. I think most of us know this intellectually—that pride in our work can be more valuable than what it buys, for example. Though I run this site, it is not mine. (Vanessa Powell), 22. What makes life beautiful in your eyes? (Manda Keifer), 33.

Lori Deschene is the founder of Tiny Buddha. Disrespected for no reason but it’s fine now. She’s also the author of Tiny Buddha’s Gratitude Journal and other books and co-founder of Recreate Your Life Story, an online course that helps you let go of the past and live a life you love. (Mike Love), 17.
(Lisa McConnell), 28. “If we look at the world with a love of life, the world will reveal its beauty to us.” ~Daisaku Ikeda. (Diane Delude), 15. (Kim Toney), 39. ( Sarita A. Salas), 42. Knowing the difference between being alive and living.

It's not about me. (María Victoria Arteaga Hung), 21. How My Gratitude Journal Has Made Life More Fulfilling and Fun, 13 Insights About Relationships That Could Save You A Lot of Pain. My children being healthy and happy. That we never really know what’s going to happen next. I second that, Dan. This site is not intended to provide and does not constitute medical, legal, or other professional advice. (Heather Fulton), 6. (Shyloh Robinson), 23. (Li Maddocks), 12. The beauty of it. Why was my post reported as inappropriate? I love the moments when more than one person ‘gets’ the illusory joke and for a moment sees that we are one. The incredible beauty that surrounds us if we look. It's about us. Opportunities to start all over again. (Jeanne E. Rohen), 47. (Aisha Ar Radiyah), 35. “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. (Neelie Echelon Michele Oliver), 20.

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A head oil massage by your mother at the end of the day. 14. It allows us to connect and support each. (Erin Leslie Cassinelli), 38. Good food, good friends, good health, and a good night’s sleep! (Vicky Agnew), 13. My girlfriend is so beautiful to me,her skin like electric satin ,her body fitting perfectly imperfect against mine,her smell,her touch and … (Karen Gallion-Biggers), 25.

(Darla Shanti Serafina), 14. It’s just that there’s so much more to love about life that doesn’t cost a dime. (Allison Seals McGee), 26. (Noel Knights) 18. They live in the moment and enjoy being alive, and it reminds me to do the same.

I’m still a huge fan of my TV (flatter and larger), ice cream (okay, almond milk ice cream now) and days off (though I can’t seem to negotiate any snow days into my adult California lifestyle).

Your stories and your wisdom are just as meaningful as mine. Seeing small plants start to bud and grow. No matter how bad things get, there is always something beautiful to keep us going forward. (Jacky Casumbal), 49. Your father watching you pass the driving license test.

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That every moment in life is a chance for a new beginning. The love and support of my life partner. The amazing way the universe can materialize just what you need. I love when my daughter smiles at me, and says, “Mommy, I love you.” (Haydee Lopez Cruz), 30. (Diane Delude) 15.

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(Melanie Hazim ॐ), 40.
It’s the little things that matter the most to me, like kisses on my forehead.

(Erin Anderson), 32.

Creating abundant joy is what I love most about life.

People, nature, animals—everything. (Kalpana Tewani), 34. That I am someone who makes a real difference in the world. The ones who never give up on me.

(Belinda Poree), 46. (Angelica Ortega), 10. Everyday is another chance to get it right. 1. The spontaneous and unexpected, if it’s positive. The love and support of my life partner. Looking at your partner from a far off distance, and her looking back at you at that very moment. The content on Tiny Buddha is designed to support, not replace, medical or psychiatric treatment.

(Mike Love) 17.

(Jan Bu), 31. The ability to overcome hardships and appreciate what I already have instead of wishing I had more. Every breath I take reminds me I’m still here and still have much to enjoy. Our ability to empathize.

The unexpected things. Trying new things.