We all begin the New Year with hopes -
hopes for what we will achieve,
hopes for what we will do, which is fine.
But to truly understand life itself, is the greatest blessing of all.
To truly see life as it is, which is the truth of life,
will free us from suffering.
To wish for happiness all year round might not be possible,
But to be free from suffering is possible.
Free from suffering that stems from changes in our body
Free from suffering due to changes in social status
Free from suffering from changes in relationships
Free from suffering is truly possible
If we consider this truth
There are many things that we hope for
It may not be easy
But if we practice self-awareness through moving meditation,
the disappointment from hoping,
which ultimately bring suffering, will disappear
There is no disappointment because we do not hope
Suffering arises from not getting what we want.
But to truly understand life
Getting what we want, or not, is fine
Happiness is simple,
Free from suffering is simply true happiness
