Finding Happiness

Do you ever get frustrated because your not where you want to be or where you think you should be in life? I know I do. Then I have to remind myself that I am right where I'm supposed to be at this moment in time, for what ever reason. I have to also remind myself to be grateful for what I do have not be sad for what I don't have. Try to make it a habit of saying "Not Yet". This helps to keep you focused on the right now in this moment. Barbara DeAngelis writes in her book "forget about being happy later, happiness right here and right now is all there really is." She also goes on to say "if you can't be happy now with what you have and who you are, you will not be happy when you get what you think you want."  This is so true. I believe the reason being is that there will always be something bigger or better that you think will make you happy. It's kind of like eating something you think your craving and then when you eat it say "nope that did not hit the spot" and then you try something else. Make sense?

Sometimes we all need a little help from time to time working through our panic, anxiety and fear. Find someone to talk to who will not pass judgement on your mistakes you have made along the way. Someone that will support serenity, rather than feed your anxiety. Someone that will help you find a solution not aid in focusing on the problem. Someone that can listen as well as they talk. Practicing serenity is a learned behavior and an art. With a little help anyone can achieve it. It is when we get stuck on the problem that we than fall into the "poor me" phase and that is not a healthy place to be. They say that it takes a village to raise children. I say it takes a village to make a better world for our children and for us. Be the change you want to see in the world. There is an old saying that goes like this; "if you want to make God laugh tell him your plans for your life."

I have found that true happiness does not always come from materialistic things rather the feeling you get from doing good and showing love to others. Doing it without expectations or whats in it for me thoughts. Step outside of your comfort zone. Go help feed the hungry or volunteer somewhere that you know no one. Donate your old clothing or things you have out grown to someone or some place that could use it. That's right give it away!

The great Dalai Lama who has made a study of finding true happiness puts it this way: "We don't need more money, we don't need greater success or fame, we don't need the perfect body or even the perfect mate - right now, at this very moment, we have a mind, which is all the basic equipment we need to achieve complete happiness."  I challenge all of you along with myself to hit the pause button in our pursuit of happiness long enough to just be happy. Just live in the moment and enjoy what you have and where you are in this moment in time.

Please remember the men and woman of all branches of the military in your prayers for protection from wrong doers as they protect us and all of our HEALTHY FREEDOMS here at home. Keep them safe and healthy until they can return home to their loved ones.