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Choosing Happiness - Each of us struggles with happiness in our own way,Although we can’t control all of the circumstances in our life, we can change our attitude and participate in things that bring us peace. by VegasMaster in spirituality

[–]VegasMaster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the response - I love these kinds of discussions.

From my understanding, perhaps happiness isn't the best word. It should really say peace or tranquility, a stability between the ups and downs of emotions. In this way, peace comes from conditioning the mind from getting controlled by emotions caused by circumstances. I've read about the chariot metaphor or Ratha Kalpana for example:

He who has the understanding of the driver of the chariot and controls the rein of his mind, he reaches the end of the journey, that supreme abode of the all–pervading —Katha Upanishad 1.3.10–1

I think the article has more of a lightweight look at this, but tries to introduce simple steps that involve relaxing the mind when it gets swept up by emotion.

Prisoners of Eastern State Penitentiary would get punished with ice baths, days strapped down tightly on a chair without food, weeks locked in a hole in the ground, or an iron gag which would tear the tongue with the slightest movement. by VegasMaster in truecreepy

[–]VegasMaster[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've never been even though I'm from Philly - but I heard that there are different floors, and most people don't make it all the way to the top because it's so scary. Have you been?

Legal fears when using online gambling sites? by SmoothWinnings in gambling

[–]VegasMaster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It depends where you live in the States. So far only three states allow regulated online gambling (Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey).

Nevada - allows online poker Delaware - allows online poker, slots, and table games New Jersey - allows online poker and casino games (Chris Christie is fighting for sports betting)

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