Happiness that is not of the mind
- Jiddu Krishnamurti: We may move from one refinement to another, from
one subtlety to another, from one enjoyment to
another; but at the center of it all, there is “the
me”—“the me” that is enjoying, that wants more
happiness, “the me” that searches, looks for, longs
for happiness, “the me” that struggles, “the me”
that becomes more and more refined, but never likes
to come to an end.
- It is only when “the me” in all subtle forms
comes to an end that there is a state of bliss which
cannot be sought after, an ecstasy, a real joy
without pain, without corruption...
- When the mind goes beyond the thought of “the
me,” the experiencer, the observer, the thinker,
then there is a possibility of a happiness that is
incorruptible. That happiness cannot be permanent,
in the sense in which we use that word. But, our
mind is seeking permanent happiness, something that
will last, that will continue. That very desire for
continuity is corruption...
- If we can understand the process of life without
condemning, without saying it is right or wrong,
then, I think, there comes a creative happiness
which is not “yours” or “mine.”
- That creative happiness is like sunshine. If you
want to keep the sunshine to yourself, it is no
longer the clear, warm life- giving sun. Similarly,
if you want happiness because you are suffering, or
because you have lost somebody, or because you have
not been successful, then that is merely a reaction.
But when the mind can go beyond, then there is a
happiness that is not of the mind.
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