"We all live in and experience the same universe; we have different ways of describing the universe that works for each of us." 2:15 mantra, 6:45 contemplation.

We all live in and experience the same universe; we have different ways of describing that same universe that works for each of us in our own individualities.  Bottom line, we are all immersed in the same universe.  But, because we start out differently (DNA), and develop differently, different places at different times, our perceptions of the universe are all different.  We do have much in common in our perspectives because we are taught similar things.  The closer in time and place and culture we are, the more our perceptions and hence our perspectives will be alike, or better to say, the more likely they will be alike as not all twins are alike.  Some are some aren't.  But, the most alike people in the world are most likely among the set of twins.  Conversely, the farther apart in time and space and also culture in which we live are lives, the more our perspectives will be different.  But, no matter how different we are in how we view the world and thing what is right about it and what it not, we have in common that we desire happiness and not suffering.  I think happiness is being "right" with the universe, with the fundamental universe.  I'm not sure exactly how to express the notion accurately, but is as close as I can get right now.  It is a sense of peace, a sense of belong, a sense of being as I am supposed to be or that the universe accepts me as I am.  Regardless of what anyone else says or thinks, the universe accepts you. Allow yourself to do so as well, and you will discover happiness.

"Regardless of what anyone else says or thinks, the universe accepts you as you are. Allow yourself to do so as well, and you will discover happiness."