By Charles A. Francis “Life is available only in the present moment.” ~ Thich Nhat Hanh I’ve had people tell me that they’re not interested in becoming a guru: they just want to learn how to be happy. While this sentiment may sound humble, and noble, it is not practical. You see, true happiness comes only with wisdom, and not material possessions or outside circumstances. It is only when we have a much greater understanding of the consequences of our thoughts and actions that we can behave in more loving and harmonious ways. True happiness and wisdom are inseparable. The problem that many people have is their misconception of what leads to happiness. They usually point to their successful career, family, and material possessions as evidence of their happiness. But as you’ve probably realized by now, all these things are impermanent and bring only temporary pleasure. When they lose these things, they will also lose their happiness. Our Spiritual Practice M...