Even in the commotion of a big city, you can walk with peace, happiness, and an inner smile.

The more we learn about the art of suffering well, the less suffering there will be in the world.

So in wintertime, when there’s no pollen, instead of complaining about the cold, we can remember how in April or May we couldn’t go out at all. Now our lungs are clear, we can take a brisk walk outside and we can breathe very well. We consciously call up our experience of the past to help ourselves treasure the good things we are having right now.

In just two or three breaths taken with your full attention, you may notice that regret and sorrow about the past have paused, as well as uncertainty, fear, and worries about the future.

Happiness is possible immediately—even if not everything is perfect.

Happiness is also organic and impermanent by nature. It can become suffering and suffering can become happiness again.

We do need some suffering to make happiness possible. And most of us have enough suffering inside and around us to be able to do that. We don’t have to create more.

Our thinking, perceiving, and worrying take away all the space inside us, and keep us from being in touch with what’s happening moment to moment.

write down all the conditions for happiness available to you right now. One page may not be enough. Two pages may