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Applying Buddhist Teachings to Live a Happier Life, Both Online and Offline

Using Buddhism to Live a Happier Life and be a Better Person

When I was 19, I discovered Buddhism. I studied it thoroughly throughout college, I was fascinated! It was so wildly different from any of the worldviews I had been raised with. I came to realize very quickly that there were some basic principles of Buddhism that really spoke to me. I decided to incorporate those practices into my life, and I believe that they have made me not only happier and healthier, but a better person and a more positive influence on the world around me.

Now, before you run away thinking I'm trying to convert you, I'm not. I don't describe myself as religious, and the thing I love about my interpretation of Buddhism is that you can pick and choose whatever speaks to you. Buddhism is a beautiful philosophy because it doesn't require you to say, do, or believe anything. Buddhism is like a guide, you can flip through it, bookmark the parts you like, and ignore the parts that don't resonate with you. Buddhist principles, like the ones I will detail in this Scalar book, can help people in any walk of life.

Users of technology might find the application of these principles particularly helpful. Every day I see people lost in their phones, endlessly scrolling. I'm not saying that using technology is bad, but we should be aware of some guidelines when we incorporate it into our lives. Similarly, the influence of our digital interactions on our health and happiness can be great. Working with these Buddhist concepts can help keep that influence positive and useful.

Every day we are bombarded with interaction; with other people, with our environment, and increasingly, with digital communication and exposure. Keeping the principles of Buddhism that I will detail in this Scalar book in mind can help anyone to to lead a positive, compassionate life, both for themselves, and for others.

You don't need to do yoga or meditate everyday, or go to a service every Sunday, to be a good person. Buddhist philosophy is something you can practice all the time, any time. The more you do it the more you will notice the effects, but hey, even a little mindfulness is better than none.

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1. Using Buddhism to Live a Happier Life and be a Better Person When I was 19, I discovered Buddhism. I studied it thoroughly throughout college, I was fascinated! It was so wildly different from any of the worldviews I had been raised with. I came to realize very quickly that there were some basic principles of Buddhism that really spoke to me. I decided to incorporate those practices into my life, and I believe that they have made me not only happier and healthier, but a better person and a more positive influence on the world around me.
  
  Now, before you run away thinking I'm trying to convert you, I'm not. I don't describe myself as religious, and the thing I love about my interpretation of Buddhism is that you can pick and choose whatever speaks to you. Buddhism is a beautiful philosophy because it doesn't require you to say, do, or believe anything. Buddhism is like a guide, you can flip through it, bookmark the parts you like, and ignore the parts that don't resonate with you. Buddhist principles, like the ones I will detail in this Scalar book, can help people in any walk of life.
  
  Users of technology might find the application of these principles particularly helpful. Every day I see people lost in their phones, endlessly scrolling. I'm not saying that using technology is bad, but we should be aware of some guidelines when we incorporate it into our lives. Similarly, the influence of our digital interactions on our health and happiness can be great. Working with these Buddhist concepts can help keep that influence positive and useful.
  
  Every day we are bombarded with interaction; with other people, with our environment, and increasingly, with digital communication and exposure. Keeping the principles of Buddhism that I will detail in this Scalar book in mind can help anyone to to lead a positive, compassionate life, both for themselves, and for others.
  
  You don't need to do yoga or meditate everyday, or go to a service every Sunday, to be a good person. Buddhist philosophy is something you can practice all the time, any time. The more you do it the more you will notice the effects, but hey, even a little mindfulness is better than none.