True happiness is always available to us, but first we have to create the environment for it to flourish.

The notion of auspiciousness is something positive, something with forward momentum, coming out of our actions.

Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act non-virtuously, suffering results.

Enlightened Society is all about nurturing the human spirit - waking up to the goodness, kindness and strength that we already have.

Changing our decision sets up a bad habit. It reinforces decision-making as an expression of bewilderment and ignorance, instead of wisdom and freedom.

I would say courage first; then wisdom, which is a sense of knowledge and confidence; and also the wish and desire to uplift. The underlying notion is "How do I help?" That attitude really is a spiritual journey and a path.

This is bravery: using the challenge of daily life to sharpen our mind and open our heart.