Education today tends to focus on material goals. We seek sensory gratification in music or good things to look at, taste and touch. We may enjoy watching a game of sport, but once it ends the joy is over. What we really need is happiness that is rooted in the power of the mind.

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Sometimes it's in the journey... #brooklyn #nosleeptillbrooklyn #nyc #SBW @ Manhattan Bridge instagram.com/p/BGwSkvYFIHe/

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Dolphin shorts. with mom #dolphinshorts #sprinter #1970s instagram.com/p/BHYegxKh7HW/

Fiona showing her mad skills in "the punch" #madskills instagram.com/p/BHc7EXChdTU/

Forth of July shenanigans. #madskills #NYC #centralpark @ Central Park Columbus Circle NYC instagram.com/p/BHdK_yZBYAN/

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Just a little hungover from my 53rd. Good times at the Three of Cups. I still made it to work… instagram.com/p/BKy_YPjhoKl/

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Surfed for 4 hours. Now talking about the last four hours #brothers #beach #surfer #surfers @… instagram.com/p/BLE5pubhlqL/

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One more year and one more dumbass Kentucky derby party

I have a list. Do's, Don'ts, Did I do that? Don't do that again.

Advice from a friend. Only boring people get bored. I then realized HE was boring

Peace in the world depends on peace within. If we have that we can approach problems in a spirit of compassion, dialogue and respect for the rights of others—always a better solution than resorting to a use of weapons and force. External disarmament depends on inner disarmament.

Meditation is about keeping the mind clear; thinking deeply about reality. It’s about thinking about our emotions, asking ourselves ‘Why do I feel angry?’ and coming to understand the advantages and sound basis of positive emotions like warm-heartedness.

Not only is it the case that happy people are more willing to help others, but as I generally point out, helping others is the best way to help yourself, the best way to promote your own happiness. It is you, yourself, who will receive the benefit.