Happiness

How do you define happiness  ?

What is real happiness ?

Are people ever really happy ?

Would you like to uncover the secret of being happy ?

Most people are so wrapped up in their thoughts and feelings they don't stop for a moment to think what might make them happy. Often when they are living miserable unfulled lives were only to ask them what would make them happy they might say

If only I could get that nice job I always want

If only I could be in that great relationship

If only I could leave my husband wife

If only I could wait until my kids grow up !

If only I can lose some weight

If only I can I were rich

If only the dog hadn't eaten my breakfast

If only that stupid prime minister would get out of office

If only my partner, husband, kids, everyone else would change !

If only .................... the list goes on

We only have one life!  We have the past the present and the future.  We cannot change anyone but ourselves!  When we change we can be a reflection to those around us.

Now Sit for a moment. Do you have the past now right now in this moment ?

Do you have the future in your hands right now in this moment ?

I would like you to do this exercise copyright of TUT.com :

Be selfish for a moment and think of something material that you want... something fantastic, something awesome, something wonderful.

Now, double it. Whatever it is you want, think of owning two of them. They're yours free and clear. Think of the implications their possession would have on your life. What would your neighbors say? Where would you keep them? What colors would you choose, what dimensions, what characteristics?

Okay, you're about to receive a third one, more than you could possibly use (at the moment), so who would you give it to? How would you tell them? What would their reaction be? Would you be able to help them take ownership? Would you be there to facilitate the transition, if necessary? What would your friends and family say about your generosity? Would you do it again? If so, for whom?

This exercise has now concluded. Drop it from your thinking. Resume enjoying the here and now, because it's the only place happiness resides, and every so often, as your mind wanders to thoughts of the above, smile with gratitude.

We only have one lifetime that we can consciously create. We may come back in many lifetimes to learn lessons. However right now you have this lifetime to live and its your birthright to make sure it is a happy one. Most people live unconsciously, they are unaware of their feelings or even whether they are happy most of the time.  You can start by changing your thoughts right now and by being happy in this moment. It may be a minuscule step but each time you step back into awareness you are on the path of becoming a happier person for the remainder of this lifetime