We, human beings, are always searching for happiness and we are usually saying to ourselves – when I do this, get there, have this or that – then I know I will be happy. You have always been waiting, always searching for that elusive pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
You have been wanting it to be ‘something’ or even ‘someone’ so you keep on waiting for this thing or person. ‘One day I’ll find it or him/her, you say to yourself and when I do I’ll keep it and my life will all fall into place’.
Oh yes, I am not saying that we can’t all have those moments of happiness when we feel happy because of happenings in our lives – large or small. Because we can. For me, today the sky is blue, the sun is out and there is respite from the storm batterings, and I feel happy for myself and all those people who are still suffering from the floods.
And sorry to have to be the one to tell you that unfortunately, there is no special key to achieving this. There’s nothing specific to do, or see or achieve in order to be happy. However much you try you won’t suddenly have someone wave that magic wand and you will be happy forever.
Folks – it’s a state of being – it’s internal and when we connect to this place, you can embrace you and become you. Coming from this internal way of being, you will be treating yourself with acceptance and respect. This is what we all want for ourselves as when we value ourselves, then you will know that you are precious regardless of outer happenings. You will soften and smile at the craziness of life’s ups and downs and allow you to be you.
So why don’t you take the risk and be the YOU you’ve always known yourself to be. This is where happiness lies and that’s what it is all about for me.
