Get A DAILY UPLIFTING MESSAGE: www.messagesfromlife.com We spend so much of our lives chasing it, thinking it's just around the corner, in that new car, that perfect job, or that amazing vacation. We even go to places like Disneyland, convinced it's "the happiest place on Earth." But have you ever stopped to think about why it feels so good there? Maybe it's because, for a few hours, you finally let yourself drop all the worries and just be happy. You paid good money, so you might as well, right?
The truth is, happiness isn't something you get or achieve. It's not a finish line you cross in the future, because that "tomorrow" everyone talks about for happiness never really arrives, just like that "free beer tomorrow" sign at your local pub. Think about it: how many times have you said, "Once I have this, I'll be so happy," only for that feeling to last a few hours, a day, maybe a week, before you're already looking for the next thing? We see it all the time – athletes winning huge championships, actors getting their Oscars. The initial excitement is huge, but then it's like, "Is this it? I thought it would feel different." That's because happiness isn't in the trophy, or the car, or the fancy house. How could a physical object, something that changes and eventually falls apart, hold something as big as happiness? Your mind, bless its busy little heart, keeps telling you, "If you just get this one thing, you'll be set!" But your mind doesn't actually know that. It's just guessing, like a little kid begging for ice cream.
So, where is this happiness then? It's not some hidden organ inside you, and it's definitely not something you can buy in a store or find on a shelf. What you're truly searching for isn't for sale, because it's not out there in the world. It's actually inside you. Happiness isn't caused by anything, and it doesn't end because of anything. It just is. And once you really get this, it's incredibly freeing! You won't need your partner to act a certain way, or your kids to be perfectly behaved, or your boss to be in a good mood. Your joy becomes unconditional. If you're feeling down, it's not because the world made you unhappy; it's because you've temporarily cut yourself off from your own inner joy. So, let the world do its thing. Your happiness doesn't depend on it. You are, at your core, pure joy, and you've been asking the world for something you already possess. Ready to tap into it? Subscribe to our channel for more down-to-earth insights and reminders on how to live your happiest life. We're here to help you remember who you truly are!
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