What is your true aspiration in life?
Most people would agree that every step we take is towards a single goal – being happy.
Happiness is not something that we can just pick up from a plate or take as ready-made. It is a reflection of our bad and good deeds.
What’s more, it is a feeling that comes from within and is not determined by anyone else. Let us dive in a little further into this topic.
What Is Happiness?
While some would describe happiness as lying around on a tropic island, surrounded by nature with a cool drink in their hand, it is a fact that we all perceive happiness differently.
The truth that I have been confronting lately is that we hold on to so many toxic beliefs that act like steppingstones in everything we do. All these cause anxiety and stress.
If we could only let go of the baggage that’s weighting us down and give up the things that no longer serve us; can you even fathom such a world?
We would be giving ourselves permission to allow life’s showers of blessings to be bestowed upon us as we embrace change.
Let us look at a few habits that require your attention and constant awareness:
A Heart Filled with Anger Has No Room for Love
This one is particularly meaningful, as it can literally cripple you or make you turn into a furious wild animal that has no control of its actions. Anger is a powerful emotion that halts your entire intellect. It can feel as if an unknown force pushed a button inside of you and turned off your brain.
Watch closely for when these moments arise and be aware of the sensations that arise in your body.
Do not resist the emotions, learn to tame them. This way, they will no longer overpower your logical thinking and empathy, but aid them instead.
Inhale the Future, Exhale the Past
Your past can haunt you and rob you of happiness. Never let it dictate your future.
Learn how to move forward by carving out a new future for yourself, even when the future looks frightening. This can only happen if you allow it to, so let go of everything that no longer serves you.
The present is what you have now, live in the moment. Remember that life is a journey, not a destination. Teach yourself how to live in the ‘now’.
Fear – Face Everything and Rise
Fear does not exist; it is only an illusion. We create fear only in our minds. To live in fear causes you and those around you to suffer, so take a step forward and change the pattern.
Find the root of your displeasure, and maybe you will find out that fear is often nothing more than the excitement before a new experience that is supposed to teach you something valuable, so just listen and go with the flow.
Jealousy Is A Mental Cancer – Get Well Soon
Jealousy is a killer; it robs you of little pieces of your soul. It often gives you a teaspoon of joy taunting you to stay in an unhealthy emotional state. It can leave you wallowing in self-pity and ‘if only’s, making you feel a little less than, taking with it, your self-esteem.
Don’t let it...fight back.
Celebrate your successes and get excited about others succeeding too. Whatever they have accomplished, be happy for them but know that you can accomplish your own goals and desires too. Whether it is a great relationship, a house, or a great career; you can and will celebrate too, if this is what you desire.
Be positive; don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Always remember that your happiness begins with you. Find your path to a brighter future in the here and now.
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