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Theripple effect of that alignment impacts the organizational ecosystem to include and enrich clients, customers, suppliers, and more. Drawing on a deep understanding of the science of happiness and how it needs to evolve with our changing times, Jenn provides case studies to show how companies can help employees connect their purpose and make a bigger impact on growth and success.

A spiritual teacher whose life and example are his most compelling teaching: dreamer of a peaceful, prosperous oneness-world; champion of the human spirit; visionary writer, poet, composer, painter and musician; age-defying athlete and weightlifter; mentor of world leaders; loving spiritual guide, and founder of numerous innovative programs for personal wellbeing and social progress.

It was a wonderful evening. Prachar gave the talk in such a nice way involving everybody in the audience, and he made the meaning of spirituality easily understandable... I think it is a very unique lecture, nobody should miss this!

You brought a fresh and very natural approach to the topic of meditation. No religion or dogma, but all from the point of view of our better human nature. Very moving and inspiring. Most probably, the best lecture I ever heard.

We are very happy that we came to this lecture. For us this meeting meant a lot, beyond what happened on the physical and practical level. Peace, unconditional love, purity and the inner force through which you're able to convey the teachings were real treasures for those interested. We are waiting with an open heart for you to come again.

Thank you Prachar and the Beyond Happiness team for a lovely meditation session. I really liked your grounded approach to meditation. Within an hour-long session, I was able to quickly learn easy steps that I can practise anytime of the day to pacify my mind. There were other interesting topics covered in your session like our spiritual nature, connecting with life's purpose and further related topics. In short I like your grounded approach to spirituality and a welcoming space open to anyone seeking a friendly environment to practise mindfulness.

Thank you for an enriching evening full of wonderful energies. It is great that you do something like this and spread something among people that we all need and do it for all people without any difference. I am grateful that I could be part of it. I look forward to meditating together and I believe that in time, thanks to you, we will make the world a better place to live in.

Prachar's lecture was so beutiful in its simplicity! I feel people could easily relate to his words, because they were coming from the heart; there was nothing artificial. And meditation is all about the heart, leaving the mind behind...

This lecture was quite amazing! Prachar has a very simple approach and he expresses himself in a very poetic way which resonates so well with the heart... He has made us aware of the importance of meditation and that it is a very natural way to improve our lives. Thank you, Prachar!

The terrible emotions I was filled with are the truth of what it means to be alive. When you live, something else dies. Even if you only eat plants, animals die for you to be able to eat. We do not talk about that often enough.

I opened my eyes. The first light of dawn was filtering through the curtains. Without any thought, I felt, I knew, that there is infinitely more to light than we realize. That soft luminosity filtering through the curtains was love itself. Tears came into my eyes. I got up and walked around the room. I recognized the room, and yet I knew that I had never truly seen it before. Everything was fresh and pristine, as if it had just come into existence. I picked up things, a pencil, an empty bottle, marveling at the beauty and aliveness of it all.

Tolle lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. For the past ten years, he has been a spiritual counselor and teacher, and currently gives workshops for large groups in Europe and North America. When I learned that Tolle was giving a rare East Coast retreat at the Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, New York, I knew I wanted to attend. Less than a week had passed since the terrorist attacks of September 11. During the seven-hour drive from my home in Maine, I felt overwhelmed by, and yet addicted to, the nonstop media coverage.

Tolle: One never experiences the future, nor the past. One experiences only the present moment. Whatever you do, think, or feel can happen only in the present moment, the Now. If you live in such a way that you continuously deny the present moment, it means that you deny life itself, because life is inseparable from the Now; it can unfold only Now. The past is a memory of a former Now; the future is a mental projection of an expected Now. Strictly speaking, nothing ever happened in the past; it happened in the Now. Nor will anything happen in the future; it will happen in the Now. It sounds almost simplistic or meaningless, and yet there is a deep truth in it: that life and Now are one.

This need for enemies is part of the insanity of normal human consciousness, which has afflicted us for many thousands of years. It lies at the root of the continuous violence, warfare, and conflict that you see when you open a newspaper or history book. I always recommend people read twentieth-century history, because of all the periods of human history, surely the twentieth century is the maddest of all, in terms of suffering inflicted by humans on other humans. Any visitor from outer space who looked at that century would have to conclude that there is a strong streak of insanity running through the collective human psyche.

There is so much more to a human being than thought activity. There is so much more intelligence beyond the world of thought, in the realm where intuition, creativity, and sudden realizations come from.

Finally, pause to appreciate that in this moment you have a sense of well-being. Notice the effect of this. Does this gratitude lead you anywhere? Many people report that after doing this gratitude practice for a while, they start feeling a desire to share their good fortune.

Next, appreciate how fortunate you are to have such independence from conditions. Reflect on the ease that is present in your mind and acknowledge that you now know such ease exists and therefore can be cultivated in your practice. Take time to fully receive the blessing that such temporary freedom represents. Then see what impulses arise from your state of well-being. Expand whatever warm feelings you have toward others by reflecting on their positive traits, recognizing the challenges that they too face in attaining well-being, and acting in ways that might help others find this state of happiness. By helping others you are acknowledging and showing gratitude for your own blessings.

If and when you have a moment of nondependent happiness, there is not much of anything for you to do as it is happening. You simply appreciate it. Only afterward do your mindfulness and investigation come into play, as you remember as best you can what it felt like and notice how this happiness differs from the other two kinds. Also, observe whether you are clinging to the memory of it or falling into the trap of wanting to know it again, or whether your ego is starting to hijack your moment of grace and claim it as its own achievement.

Erika understood this principle of starting where you are and was able to work with her happiness in a most inspiring way. Through the investigation process, she gradually learned to distinguish between the three kinds of happiness and realized that her sense of well-being was dependent on external conditions being just as she wanted them. If one thing was amiss, it was hard for her to be happy. She began to notice how easily she was derailed by even the slightest disagreement or criticism at work. Over time Erika has learned to connect with a sense of well-being despite the bumps of the workplace and to be tolerant of her anxiety when things are going well. And as she has practiced appreciating her happiness, it has allowed her to feel more confident and to trust her inner experience. She now relates much better to her colleagues and is more relaxed around them.

If practicing mindfulness of happiness is something you want to explore, I strongly urge you to let it be your quiet practice, your open secret. Let it be visible in your tone, words, and actions, but never directly stated to others. If you tell others about it, you open yourself to their skepticism, and you may end up feeling pressured to perform and pretending to be happy.

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When I posed this question to a group of Connecticut sales professionals, the consensus was clear. Happiness often stems from external circumstances or achievements, providing temporary pleasure. It is fleeting and dependent on factors such as material possessions, meeting quotas, or fulfilling societal expectations. On the other hand, the respondents felt that joy comes from within, characterized by a deep and lasting sense of inner fulfillment that is independent of external circumstances. Joy does not rely on specific goals or possessions; instead, it arises from a profound connection to oneself, a loved one and encompasses a sense of meaning and purpose.

Another distinction I learned from my interactions with former colleagues is that joy can be found even in times of pain and suffering. While happiness tends to avoid suffering and may come and go, joy remains steadfast amidst the ups and downs of life. It can be experienced even during the most stressful and challenging moments.

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