Because gratification of a desire leads to the temporary stilling of the mind and the experience of the peaceful, joyful Self, it's no wonder that we get hooked on thinking that happiness comes from the satisfaction of desires. This is the meaning of the

Throughout the life cycle we consciously and unconsciously edit the events of our life, trying to give them meaning.

True peacefulness comes from abandoning the illustion that satisfying desires brings pleasure.

Most research is a synthesis of problem solving and creativity.

Healing is the rediscovery of who we are and who we have always been.

Have we arrived at our own faith and our own path or simply internalized the beliefs of parents, clergy, spouse, or friends?

Perhaps the hardest lesson to learn is not to be attached to the results of your actions.