Material progress and a higher standard of living bring us greater comfort and health, but do not lead to a transformation of the mind, which is the only thing capable of providing lasting peace. Profound happiness, unlike fleeting pleasures, is spiritual in nature. It depends on the happiness of others and it is based on love and affection.

Sounds so simple and in some ways so obvious.  Yet so many us believe that the “standard of living” and the physical stuff are all that is important.    I think that age is one factor in letting go of the physical possessions.  As you age,  experiences become so much more important than things.  Not for all of us, but for many of us.

Ah, “Profound Happiness depends on the Happiness of Others and is Based on Love and Affection.”

Wow, how incredible is that!  I think yu can be happy all by your lonesome.  But…….profound happiness is more elusive.  It depends upon the happiness of others and on Love and Affection.  Yeah, think about it.  He’s right.