mindful monday : happiness is a revolutionary act.

December 21, 2009 in Uncategorized

"To be truly happy in this world is a revolutionary act because true happiness depends upon a revolution in ourselves. It is a radical change of view that liberates us so that we know who we are most deeply and can acknowledge our enormous ability to love. We are liberated by the truth that every single one of us can take the time and pay attention. That is our birthright. Our own happiness can change history, and it does."

-Sharon Salzberg, "Lovingkindness"

Thanks to Maxine Rothman for pointing me to this quote.

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About Patti Digh

Patti Digh is an author, speaker, and educator who builds learning communities and gets to the heart of difficult topics. Her work over the last three decades has focused on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and living and working mindfully. She has developed diversity strategies and educational programming for major nonprofit and corporate organizations and has been a featured speaker at many national and international conferences.

3 comments to " mindful monday : happiness is a revolutionary act. "


Kurt

December 21, 2009 AT 5:47PM

I was thinking something different after reading the title. In NYC (and probably some other big cities) everyone looks very serious and dour, and it feels revolutionary to express happiness (or peace, or contentment) in the public space. You also look a little insane.

Maureen

December 21, 2009 AT 6:30PM

I love the image of the monks, dancing with such joy on the beach, seemingly without a care in the world.

Teri and the cats of Furrydance

December 22, 2009 AT 8:12PM

I started reading your book on my journey home to visit family for the holidays and I will check in with you every day to “be mindful”…Hugs from across the miles.