calicles:
Yes, I have experienced feelings like that often, but never constantly. The feeling of happiness that I experience usually comes about from a realization of some kind, be it finally understanding a concept that is presented to me or figuring something out for myself. In fact, it is not unlike the feeling that anyone may get from accomplishing something that they set out to do.
In my last post, I was attempting to suggest that the feeling of bliss is not in itself the end result of your realization; it is the realization that is the gift. In other words, it is the experiences that led up to that point and the point itself that are important, not the feeling you get afterwards.
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There is a story about a Buddhist monk who was seeking an old man who was said to be enlightened. He found the old man carrying a burden of sticks on his back, walking towards home. The monk asked the old man, "What is enlightenment?"
The old man put down his burden, looked up at the sky, and sighed with a content smile on his face.
The monk then asked, "What comes after enlightenment?", and the old man picked up his sticks and started walking towards home again.
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I'm not suggesting that you were enlightened, and I would never suggest that I am. All I'm trying to point out is that yes, these feelings happen, and when they do they can be very enjoyable. But perhaps it is not wise to get too attached to that feeling and pursue it too much, lest you forget about all the other joys to be had in living.
I hope this response doesn't come across as pretentious, or that I didn't give unsolicited advice of any kind. I don't consider myself some wise sage or knower of anything "divine". To further sum up: You figured out something that was a truth to yourself, and it felt good.
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