Happiness is an interval between two pains.

People think that the more one has of worldly goods the happier one would be. But, as desires grow, disappointments and troubles also increase. There should be a limit to our desires, attachments and ambitions. The world is suffering from numerous troubles because people set no limits on their desires. It’s a mistake to seek an unending series of pleasures and comforts in life. Real happiness cannot be found that way. Without experiencing difficulties and troubles, how will you know the value of peace and pleasure? Life is a constant alternation between pleasure and pain, joy and sorrow, heat and cold. The sour rind that covers an orange protects the sweet juice inside. Hence look upon pain, anxiety and sorrow as the protecting cover for peace and bliss that you will experience later. Your mind is the cause of bondage and liberation as well. 

Bagavan Sri Sri Sri Sathya Sai Baba