Happiness is elusive for many people. One reason I say this is that I notice our media headlines via the Internet, or in passing by a newsstand, or just simply coming across statistics that show the rise of chronic disease in our society and the millions of prescriptions written for anti-depressants…the list could go on here.
There is obviously more than one reason. So, is happiness something that we are going to find outside of ourselves? Do not hold your breath! If you haven’t already noticed, there is an awful lot of drama going on in the world today.
The media is outright addicted to it. Thank goodness I have the power to turn it off! There are many people who would rather dwell on their personal woes and what is wrong with the world. Thank goodness I have the power to choose who I hang out with. I am not always in a perfectly happy, energetic, vibrant mood. Thank goodness I have the power and Grace to change my mind!
In fact, your ability to “change your mind” is the single most powerful option you have to experience happiness. It is not going to just show up in your life and any drama that is hanging out in your world first started showing up because of the way you allowed your mind to focus your attention.
You see, you are really not at the mercy of your environment. Unwittingly, we have been ingrained with beliefs that weaken us. We think that we are our thoughts. No, you are not your thoughts!
Scientifically speaking, your thoughts are electromagnetic waves that interact with your brain (which functions as a receiver), and these waves are then processed through your nervous system and body based on your perceptual system. Your perceptions are formed at some point by habitual ways of thinking and feeling.
I know this from personal experience. When I used to believe that I was “not good enough”, or that the world was hostile, “Drama” could have been my middle name. What you believe, you will perceive. Like a magnet, drama will follow you wherever you go…you can run, but you cannot hide.
This is why we think that it is “out there”. Really, it is the vibe you are putting out due to the habitual thoughts and feelings you are running through your body. We know from science that thoughts and feelings are “things”. They have a vibration and like attracts like.
In order to choose happiness, you must first choose different thoughts. This is the beginning of the creative process – thought. As you consciously focus on the good in your life with these thoughts, you will start to feel good feelings.
As these thoughts and feelings combine, you will develop new beliefs that will lead you to take new actions. Your actions will create your habits, and your habits will lead to the formation of your character. This is the cycle that ultimately constructs your human experience.
As I started waking up to this truth, the drama in my life started to drop!
Even though we are witnessing much turmoil, (or least this is what they say out there because I feel at peace), turmoil and drama does not have to be your reality. It is not mine! This is a great big world we live in.
People’s reality, their experience can vary, and the main variable is perception. Perception will determine your experience and your experience will determine your life! Change the way you think and feel, and even if there is chaos out there, you can have inner peace. Inner peace and gratitude will not only bring you better health; it will ultimately bring you happier circumstances!
Peace be with you!
Tags: Confidence, Empowerment, Happiness, Self-Esteem, Stress
I 100% agree with you Valencia, Happiness is a CHOICE.
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