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Secret of Happiness

SECRET OF HAPPINESS If a morsel Of Egoism on the altar of love one sacrifices Each day Manifold The gains of heart and soul in happiness Would be! © Demetrios Trifiatis 13 NOVEMBER 2013

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Eve Roper

Date: 1/22/2015 8:35:00 AM

“Care for you more than you can care for yourself! “ , very true comment. I am one of those wife’s that wait hand and foot on my husband, always have, it’s my background, I guess, he’s my soul mate. That is no excuse but ..... 7

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/16/2014 8:16:00 AM

There is much wisdom in these few words. There is a danger however with a complete lack of ego, because then one can cease to love themselves and start to believe they are not worthy of love. I believe God gives us many gifts including ego and we humans find a way to misuse them.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 1/16/2014 12:13:00 PM

Thankfully we have a God who practices what he preaches. Without his ultimate sacrifice we would all be lost.

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 1/16/2014 11:04:00 AM

My good friend, Richard, thank you so much for your generous comment and kind visit! To reply to your observations I have to say: a) I talk about a morsel of egoism b) When there is love, true love the other person who loves you, will never take advantage of you but care for you more than you can care for yourself! Since you brought God into the picture, please go to Saint John chapter 15:13 " Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. How could one do that when egoism prevails? God bless you my friend!

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/13/2013 11:32:00 AM

ohh. D.. well said with such deep insight... ego is fear-based and therefore, with such, one can;t fully love... precious write..:) huggs

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/13/2013 2:53:00 PM

thank you, Nette, for your kind visit and comment!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/13/2013 10:30:00 AM

a true philosopher! well-said!

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/13/2013 10:37:00 AM

Ilene, my dear, thank you! Yes, I am a Ph.D. philosopher, a Greek word that means " Friend of Wisdom" but even though I am a 'friend of wisdom' IT DOESN'T mean that wisdom considers me a friend of hers! Ha-ha! You so gentle, thank you again!

Deb Wilson

Date: 11/13/2013 9:40:00 AM

So sadly true that some people can't see past their egos!True happiness comes when you become more selfless I think..Great poem you have penned here! luv,Deb

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/13/2013 10:21:00 AM

Thank you so much, Deb, for your first visit! I much appreciate your kindness and your heartfelt comment!

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/13/2013 8:58:00 AM

This is the wisdom you are noted for, my dear poet...lovely....

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/13/2013 9:03:00 AM

Thank you my dear poetess for your appreciation!

Russell Sivey

Date: 11/13/2013 6:31:00 AM

I have found that out long ago that egoism will always get in the way of true happiness! There is a definite sacrifice there for happiness to be received! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this morning! What a fantastic piece my friend, Great Work!!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/13/2013 3:37:00 AM

- Glad for your happiness in love - Lovely poem, Demetrios ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Demetrios Trifiatis
Date: 11/13/2013 5:01:00 AM

than you my dear, Anne Lise!