先有快乐，后有成功，而不是只有成功才能带来快乐。其实快乐不是作为特定条件的后果被创造出来的，特定条件是作为快乐的后果被创造出来的。
人生不是由一连串的不公平和错误所造成的，生在普通之家也有上帝安排的人生美意。人生的每一步都是一场精心设计的旅程，使得我们得以成长。即便生于富足之家，享有物质上的丰富，仍然会面临着一些潜在的不利因素。拥有宽敞的大房子可能导致缺乏自我实现的动力，因为生活中的基本需求似乎已经得到满足。而且，财富并不能保证更多的感恩和快乐，因为真正的幸福源自内心的满足，而非外在的繁华。
内心的快乐是持久而有意义的，它能够塑造更加丰富、更有希望的人生。因此，我们应该首先追求内心的快乐充实，因为这才是通往更加富足人生的第一步。在追求内心的平静和愉悦过程中，我们会发现真正的财富不仅仅以物质上的积累评判，更是内心的丰富和人生的深度来衡量。
当我们首先追求内心的快乐充盈，将其视为人生的首要目标，而不仅仅是追逐外在的物质和成就时，这种心态已经为我们打开更广阔的人生视野，给我们带来持久的满足感和物质富足的希望与实现机会。因为在这个过程中，我们将更容易应对生活中的各种挑战，从而创造出更加美好、有意义的人生。
“Happiness comes first, followed by success, rather than happiness being a consequence only achievable through success. In reality, happiness is not created as a result of specific conditions; specific conditions are created as a consequence of happiness.
Life is not formed by a series of injustices and mistakes; even those born into ordinary families have a life purpose arranged by a higher power. Every step in life is a meticulously designed journey that allows us to grow. Even if born into a prosperous family with material abundance, there are still potential disadvantages to face. Having a spacious house may lead to a lack of self-motivation, as basic needs in life seem to be already fulfilled. Moreover, wealth cannot guarantee more gratitude and joy because true happiness comes from inner contentment, not external prosperity.
Inner happiness is enduring and meaningful; it shapes a richer and more hopeful life. Therefore, we should prioritize the pursuit of inner happiness as the first step towards a more fulfilling life. In the pursuit of inner peace and joy, we discover that true wealth is not solely measured by material accumulation but rather by the richness of the inner self and the depth of life experiences.
When we prioritize the pursuit of inner happiness as the primary goal of life, instead of solely chasing external material possessions and achievements, this mindset opens up broader perspectives. It provides us with lasting satisfaction, hope for material abundance, and opportunities for the realization of our aspirations. In this process, we become more adept at facing life’s challenges, ultimately creating a more beautiful, abundant, and meaningful life.”
醒觉 Feb 6, 2024