Rupert Spira - The Transparency of Things

Rupert Spira - The Transparency of Things

The Search for Happiness

Why the Peace You Seek Is Not Found in What You Experience

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Rupert Spira
Jun 19, 2025
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You long to be happy. Every action, every choice, even the sacrifices you make, are shaped by this simple desire. And yet, despite your efforts, happiness seems to come and go, much of the time just out of reach. This essay is an invitation to look again, not at what you’re seeking, but at the one who seeks. It suggests that the peace you’ve been search…

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