Finding Unqualified Happiness | by Madisyn Taylor Since most of our experiences are rooted in cause and effect, we naturally want to justify our contentment. We envision grand circumstances, stating that "if only" we could achieve this goal or obtain that possession, we would finally be in a position to attain happiness. As a result, satisfaction is always just out of reach and the very notion of grabbing hold of it seems like nothing more than a pipe dream. But the truth is that sincere contentment and fulfillment are never wholly the result of external events or situations. Though life's joyful moments can ignite the spark of contentment within us, that spark is fueled by serenity long established in our souls. When we forget this, it is easy to become stuck in "if only" patterns of thought. If we concentrate on the natural serenity that exists within us, however, we can move forward unimpeded by disappointment. The circumstances you live through each day have the potential to bring both joy and despair into your life. Relying on the reactions they awaken within you to create an emotional foundation means living on a roller coaster of feeling whose course is determined by chance. Though you may yearn for the object of your desire--be it a new job, financial health, a spouse, or some other symbol of success--you have within you the power to be happy without it. Letting go of your "if only" thinking patterns can be as easy as recognizing that inward emptiness cannot be dispelled with outer world solutions. Try creating a list of your "if only"s. Then literally and figuratively let go of the items on the list by tearing it up or burning it. This simple action can help set in motion the intention to set you free, enabling you to make a fresh and balanced start in the present, unencumbered by regrets and unfulfilled desires. There will likely be periods in your life in which you find yourself tempted to seek a magic formula for fulfillment that is centered upon a single goal or achievement. But the ingredients that come together to form the seeds of happiness that can sustain your spirit throughout the triumphs and trials of existence come from within rather than from without. When your search for satisfaction is focused on your soul, you will never fail to find the joy you seek. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Ana Holub How can you find peace unless you learn to let go? And what is letting go but forgiveness of all your past hurts, grievances and regrets? Once you learn to forgive, your energy will change. You'll feel lighter, more peaceful, and ready to live your life to its fullest. Your vibration will rise higher and higher as you leave behind all the heaviness of the past. Relationships, career and money issues will turn around - because you have turned around! Through this course you will be taken step-by-step through the process of forgiveness. You'll learn in an easy, understandable way what you need to keep (your honesty, trust and spirit connection) and how to let go of the rest. Along the way, you'll receive valuable lessons about the ego, your Self, and your purpose. The lessons are based on information from A Course in Miracles, Radical Forgiveness, scientific research, and life lessons from Ana and her years of counseling. This course is specifically geared to bring you gently into your most troubled, tender spots with lots of compassion and trust. You will gain a profound understanding of what forgiveness is, and how to use it in every emotionally difficult situation in your life...for a lasting change you can feel right away. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 2. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 3. Fit and Fierce Over 40 4. Write. Heal. Transform: A Magical Memoir Writing Course 5. Letting Go with Forgiveness 6. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 7. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 8. No-Squat Booty Workout 9. Tone and Tighten Your Tummy 10. How to Heal the Mother Wound
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