Happy new year everyone.

This is the time of year where many of us decide to make changes or achieve new goals for the next year. Most people will decide to change jobs, find a life partner, make more money, etc. One thing that all of these have in common of course is that they are all outside of us. And, while there is nothing wrong with manifesting these things, it is  also apparent that these things do not give us permanent happiness, nor do they put us on the road to permanent happiness.

So, what is permanent happiness?

Permanent happiness comes from a mind that is happy. A mind that does not get bogged down in the problems that it emanates because of its negative karma, and a mind that does not get attached to the enjoyments we receive because of its virtuous karma. This mind does not move from peace.

This is a very tall order for most of us.

So if you are looking to “get on the road” to permanent happiness, the peaceful mind, maybe begin with pacifying anger or jealousy. If you do not have an issue with either of these, maybe looking at what you are attached to in this life. The point is here, is find something that bothers your peace of mind and resolve that by the time this year is over, it will no longer disturb your mind.

Anyway, happy new year everyone. May we all find permanent peace and happiness in 2010.