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" One of my happiness project resolutions is to emulate a spiritual master. In the chaos of everyday routines, it&amp;#039;s easy to get caught up in trivial concerns and to lose sight of transcendent values like gratitude, justice and love. As I searched for a way to bring this perspective into my ordinary existence, I realized that studying a great life would help me see the larger view.   Studying a spiritual teacher like Jesus or the Dalai Lama is a universal spiritual practice. In the secular world, too, people often read biographies of those they find inspiring for spiritual reasons. They want to learn from great lives like Martin Luther King, Jr. or Winston Churchill. I chose St. Th\u00E9r\u00E8se of Lisieux as my spiritual master.   If you want to join me in this pursuit, the first step is to identify your own spiritual master. What figure in history\u2014or in your own life\u2014captures your imagination? Who makes you want to learn more? Who inspires you to be your best?   Next, learn as much about your spiritual master as you can. Study his or her writings, read biographies, watch documentaries\u2014or if it&amp;#039;s someone in your life, have conversations, ask questions, find out what makes that person tick.   Now comes the emulation stage. What can you do to embody the principles emphasized by your spiritual master? How can you translate his or her teachings into action in your life? Following through can be challenging, but it&amp;#039;s a real bliss booster. When our lives reflect our values, we become much happier. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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