Jamee L.
Dear World,
As a meditation instructor, I’d like to share some thoughts with you.
Many people think that true happiness comes from making lots of money, traveling, finding a loving partner, having children, making a big discovery, helping others in need, or finding a fulfilling hobby. While these activities can bring temporary happiness, they don’t lead to lasting joy.
In Korean, the word for happiness is “Heng Bok.” “Heng” means action, and “Bok” means blessings. So, happiness can be understood as “taking action for others, which in turn brings blessings.” Research supports this idea. For example, a Harvard study found that people who used $5 to buy coffee for someone else felt happier at the end of the day than those who spent it on themselves. True happiness comes from helping others and living selflessly.
Many people come to our meditation center feeling desperate, searching for this kind of happiness without knowing where to begin. They are trapped by their own thoughts and the mental barriers they’ve created. Essentially, they’ve spent their “$5” on themselves and are living only for themselves. Meditation can help break these mental chains and lead them to true happiness.
Witnessing the transformation in someone’s life, health, and relationships through meditation is incredibly inspiring. I encourage everyone to start meditating and discover their own path to genuine happiness. Remember, true happiness involves helping others and living a life of kindness.
