Such things as money, fame, and material possessions offer a fleeting satisfaction, something that can be called relative happiness.
However, when we transform our lives internally, when we develop within ourselves a brilliant inner palace, then we can be said to have established absolute happiness.
If we develop a state of mind as vast and resplendent as a magnificent palace, then nothing—no matter where we go or what we may encounter in life-can undermine or destroy our happiness.
~ Daisaku Ikeda
The Search For Enlightenment 
Oct 18, 2012 @ 21:13:30
Beautiful reminder! Must take time to cultivate that inner peaceful space which is oh so important.