Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.

The problem isn't materialism as such. Rather it is the underlying assumption that full satisfaction can arise from gratifying the senses alone. Unlike animals whose quest for happiness is restricted to survival and to the immediate gratification of sensory desires, we human beings have the capacity to experience happiness at a deeper level which, when achieved, can overwhelm unhappy experiences.

I think in many ways narrow minded-attitudes lead to extreme thinking.

A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.

These days, in our materialistic culture, many people are led to believe that money is the ultimate source of happiness. Consequently, when they don’t have enough of it they feel let down. Therefore, it is important to let people know that they have the source of contentment and happiness within themselves, and that it is related to nurturing our natural inner values.

When we encounter suffering, it is important to respond w/ compassion rather than to question the politics of those we help.

There must be a way of promoting human values without involving religion, based on common sense, experience and recent scientific findings.