When you first open to the direct experience of dukkha, it may seem that life is worthless; you may start to feel unease, hopelessness, or even bitterness in your life. But this is not what the Buddha intended; he often talked about “happiness here and now.” Feeling the Truth of Dukkha is not about denouncing life, but rather finding a way to consciously dance with life.

Dancing with Life, Chapter 5, p. 49

For your reflection: Start to be aware of the many different moods you experience in a given day. Do certain emotions habitually lead you to an uneasy state of mind? Do you have a tendency to identify with certain moods?