The modern world tends to trap us in an endless and futile pursuit of happiness by accumulating possessions. Making it into a world that liberates us from that instead is an enormous challenge. Yet it's also based on a simple, practicable principle: the basis of true happiness is giving, not getting. This includes reframing getting as giving to yourself, or receiving the gifts of others. 

It's quite possible to test this out and see what effects it has on our lives. By taking up this practice, we do what's needed for liberating all living beings. 

This excerpt is from a talk that was given at a silent retreat in April 2021. This is a time for the MAPLE community to focus exclusively on awakening.
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How To Make A Liberating World - Soryu Forall

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