Materialism is the only form of distraction from true bliss.
To hit bottom is to fall from grace.
To awake from death is to die in peace.
Happiness in the present is only shattered by comparison with the past.
Happiness in the present is only shattered by comparison with the past.[only if the past was better...if it was worse then you feel good that life is getting better]
Thinking good thoughts is not enough, doing good deeds is not enough, seeing others follow your good examples is enough.