October 25 – Happiness is my Birthright

Uncover the happiness in this very moment. It is you birthright.

The secret to happiness: Be satisfied. Be grateful.

Knowledge of ultimate joy is hidden by selfish desire – hidden by this unquenchable fire for self-satisfaction.

As I free my mind from attachment to all “things”, the path is clear, restraint dissolved.

I can not suppress my thoughts and desires, for this is not possible, it would be like trying to keep a pot of water from boiling by pressing the lid down tightly. I train myself to observe thoughts without following them. This deprives thoughts from complusive energy, like removing the pot from the fire.

Realizing the right path, truth becomes apparent and the stream of delusion disappears.

Striving and craving, for pleasure or prosperity – these are your enemies, springing up to destroy you from the presumptions of virtue.
Let them all go. Hold on to nothing.

Some notes on Happiness:

Enjoy your own company. Embrace everything about you! Without a doubt, it’s the most important step towards being a happy person.

Smiling releases serotonin in the brain, which instantaneously gives your mood a lift.

Believe that something wonderful will happen for you today. The universe is waiting to shower happy blessings on you.

Sleep. Seven or eight hours each night should increase your energy and decrease moodiness.

Gratitude, the emotion of thankfulness, is one of the key ingredients for living a happy life. Make gratitude a habit and happiness will be yours.

Wkae up early. Start the day off on a happy foot, with a happy thought. The morning hours are full of spiritual energy and prana (life force).

Let the sunshine in. Get plenty of it.

Say good job to yourself. Praise yourself. Give yourself permission to pat yourself on the back. Recognize your accomplishments and positive qualities.

Remembering that happiness is contagious, surround yourself with happy, positive people who share your values, goals, and dreams.

Grow a garden. Watching plants grow and thrive under your care is thrilling!

Each and every day sit awhile, without television, without magazines, without the Internet. Just be!

Set goals and then make plans to succeed and take action. Pursuing something we value always makes us happy.

Don’t waste your precious time, energy, or thoughts on something that is beyond your control. Let it go.

Love everything. Love who you are. Love what you are doing. Love the person your with. Love your friends and your enemies, too. Love! Love! Love!

~ by kennybeal on October 25, 2009.