How a Strange Sanskrit Word Can Change Your Life

In a previous article I explained how your path to mission is illuminated by what angers you and what you fear.

But there’s a deeper principle at the heart of those two clues.

Those two clues shine light on the path. But they are not the path.

The path is bliss.

It’s ironic, I know. But think it through.

Underlying what angers and scares you is what brings you the most rapturous joy.

Anger is a manifestation of passion. Passion is the fuel of purpose. And living on purpose is sheer bliss.

Swat your butterflies and push through to the other side of fear, and waiting for you is ecstasy, euphoria, exultation.

Follow your anger and fear to discover your path. Then walk the path by following your bliss.

The scholar Joseph Campbell happened upon the power of bliss by studying an ancient Sanskrit word.

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