Buddha said, "There is no path to happiness; Happiness is the path". I believe this more than I ever have before in my life. Finding what makes you happy and following it; that is what life is about. I'm not talking about gorging yourself on your favorite treat, although it's needed sometimes. I'm talking about where do you want you life to lead? Where do you want your life to be next year, month, or day? Are you happy each day?
If you don't know what is making you unhappy or you just feel at a standstill, then Follow the light. Follow all the feelings that drive you to the light and bring a true smile to your face. Whenever you feel that warm, fulfilling sensation in your chest and it radiates through your body, that is what you need in your life.
I know that life can be really hard and sometimes bad thoughts enter your mind such as, "This is just how my life is, I guess I'm not supposed to be happy". Do NOT believe those lies! Yes there will be situations in our life that we will not be happy about, and things that we have no control over and seem like we may never be happy again. It's ok to mourn, and be sad. It's actually NEEDED. If you are depressed, or constantly down, maybe you haven't mourned or addressed the sadness in your life.
What we need to look at are the things you DO have control over in your life. Did you have control that your mother got cancer? No, but what Can you change? Can you change the things that are good for your body? Food, exercise, sleep? Can you change the people you interact with? Work, home, school? Can you change where you live? rent, own, house apartment?
Will changing any of these things truly make you happier? Well, that depends on you. I believe that anyone can find some happiness no matter where they are. However, sometimes these types of changes are needed to give us the boost we need. Some physical change to remind us of happier times. Maybe the place you work used to be a place of hope and growth, but now just seems like a failure since you didn't get the promotion you wanted. Perhaps a change in a job, or scenery will actually help.
There will be a thousand plus scenarios for each of us, but ultimately we all need to seek for something that fills your soul and make the change! These types of changes will bring true happiness to your life. Not changes the world or others tell us that we need to make. Only the changes in our hearts, body and soul.
Dare to follow that what brings light into your life. At times it is really hard to take action and actually do what brings happiness to you. It may not be what your parents had planned for you, or what your teacher expects, but it will be worth it! Now we all obligations. Don't walk out on your job, family or such to fulfill a lifelong dream. Look at your goal and try to make it part of your life with those around you. Finding a job within the realm of your goal could be an option. Perhaps living further or closer to family will help strengthen relations.
There are many ways to follow the happiness in your life. It can be as simple as calling a friend, or walking a dog. Big things don't have to change to make us happier, but I want to encourage everyone to seek out the light and happiness every day!
