A Chinese proverb says “You cannot prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over your head, but you can prevent them from building nests in your hair.” This is Part Two of a message about what the world’s wisdom traditions say about how to be happy.

Joan Shiels is a long-time friend, and frequent speaker at UUFDC for the last twelve years. She holds a BA in Religion, a Masters of Divinity, and a Masters in Theology from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley.