A Path to Happiness

–     Understanding your mind, your thoughts, and your will is essential in understanding yourself

–     You are responsible for yourself.  It is up to you and no one else what you think and how you feel at any given moment

–     Know and understand that you have the power to experience and maintain joyful and peaceful thoughts all the time

–     Observe your mind and thought processes

–     Understand your mind and thought processes

–     Decide what you want and why

–     Decide a number of goals that you want more than anything else

–     Set realistic goals in regards to your mental/emotional/spiritual self and work towards realizing those goals

–     Incorporate your goals into a philosophy and practice it, using constant observation to filter everything in daily life (thoughts, emotions, experiences) through your philosophy and tools

–     Learn the tool of “I want (place goal here) more than anything else”

–     Find methods and techniques to help keep your mind clear, beautiful, and on track towards realizing your goals

–    Take time to evaluate your progress, understanding that a seed doesn’t grow into a flower overnight, but remain open to the reality that there are times when certain goals and mind frames can materialize and solidify rapidly or even instantly, like the flick of a switch

–    Take life one moment at a time, one thought at a time.  You, and you alone, are responsible for the thoughts that occupy your mind at any given moment

–     Continue to observe yourself, improve yourself, and practice your philosophy

–     Share what you have learned with others

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “Imagine a world in which every person, from a young age, was taught that they had the power to control and harmonize their own mind and live at peace with themselves and those around them.  Wouldn’t that be a wonderful world?”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “One of the problems in life is that from a very young age we are taught by the examples of others that it is okay to indulge in anger, self-pity, anxiety, and negative thinking―that it is, in fact, normal to do so!  That it’s a part of what it means to be human!  But nothing could be further from the truth!  That’s not the way that a human life needs to be at all!  By practicing a philosophy of happiness, a person can escape from these kinds of self-defeating ways of thinking and mature into a happy, positive, and fulfilled person.”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “You have the power to direct the flow of thoughts that go through your mind, to decide which attitudes and ideas you have, and how you will respond emotionally to anything that happens in your life.”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “Philosophy and spirituality isn’t just about accepting someone else’s ideas; philosophy and spirituality are meant to be lived and experienced!”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “Spiritual enlightenment is possible for each and every person, should they direct their will to that end.”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “It is important in life that we continue to grow and evolve towards our goals, for such evolution is usually accompanied by feelings of joy, contentment, and satisfaction.”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “Analyze your desires as they are happening, and choose the way that meets your goals the best.  Practice this method constantly, and happiness will surely follow.”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “Take some time regularly to evaluate yourself and see how well you are developing towards your goals.  This kind of self-evaluation is a must-have ingredient for any person on the path to enlightenment, but it is only helpful if you are completely honest with yourself about everything.”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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     “We are all “works-in-progress,” and sometimes it takes a while to build a solid foundation under your feet before you can stand securely and confidently on the strength of your will power.”

‒ Excerpted from More Than Anything Else: Deciding What You Want the Most in Life by Adam Soto

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