HAPPINESS IN LIFE
Happiness.
Having been on a spiritual path for more then a decade now, I can declare with a certain clarity that Happiness for me is a byproduct of the deepest seeing of my true nature, my spiritual heart, that includes everything and everyone. Happiness is who we are, its our birth right….its like, who would we be without thoughts, emotions, feelings, associations, reactions and projections, future or the past memories, just radiating in the Now. It is a safe sate of complete unconditional Love for Oneself and the rest of the Creation.
But what do we know about worldly meaning of this mostly desired and longed for state ?…. First, you know that you are happy, is by forgetting yourself… Having no fear is also contributing to the state of Happiness. During years of my spiritual understanding and deepening, I have discovered that there was a direct link between feeling happy and the state of the mind in the present moment. Why do we think something instead of just staying Present in the Now? That was and is the most difficult and at the same time hilariously simple solution for reaching eternal Happiness.
Mind needs to be examined and controlled - all those lower tendencies such as greed, hatred, violence, cruelty, shame, guilt. envy, jealousy etc, all which we are holding near and dear and alive, inside our carefully constructed private worlds, that we protect and cherish so much, all of these, we have to be looking at, without fear but with an open heart of a childlike innocent quest and curiosity. We also need to be compassionate, to ourselves first, and then start peeling off “the onion layers”of these unpleasant looking tendencies. How ? To wish for it with all of our hearts. To ask for it. To dedicate time for it. To connect with others who are considered to be our soul mentors. To surround ourselves with an enriching community, that supports self development and evolution of the spirit. But even if any of those life gifts are unavailable for us - no need to worry!!!!! No one who has been asking and praying sincerely - was ever turned down by God. Om Name Shivaya!
Pray and You shall receive. Simply stay aware.. Stay calm .. Observe without judgement.. Then look at the disturbing emotion, do not get involved with the thought stream or the mind interpretations, simply stay detached and see if it can bear the projector of a straight looking awareness. See it for what it is - a passing cloud… Fear will come, rage will come, anxiety will come, desperation will come… all these, are transitory and no matter how shaky we feel at those moments, staying detached from those emotions, by simply observing it, being calm, being aware of those energies in our bodies, without condemning or labelling, will do a tremendous job in making the state of Happiness permanent. The mind needs training, and like in any other exercise - the key is dedication, trust and consistency. Simple reminders daily, plus breathing techniques and meditation - will do a great deal of progress for those who are in the beginning of their journey to get themselves back, as a wholesome and free beings, who are happy to give and receive and for those who are already established in the awareness. Trust yourself and see the results. I`m going to write more about the tools that can help to digest conflicting emotions that holdings us back and which are not in service to our present moment, in my next article. May All of You receive the Grace that You need!
OM SHANTHI SHANTHI