The principles of happiness hold such a powerful meaning to me. It truly defines my philosophy of life. After reading various important chapters of Dalai Lama’s The Art of Happiness, I have gained some new awareness on how I can incorporate some of these methods into my own life. I am always working on improving myself, so that I can continue to develop a more positive outlook on my life. I strongly feel that we are responsible for our own happiness, because it lies within our own hands. If we put in the effort and are determined to take the steps necessary to cultivate compassion and discipline our minds, we can truly increase our benefits of happiness.