SIX WEEKS of GRATITUDE – WEEK FOUR - HAPPINESS

Happiness might be the most treasured gift of all. Happiness is to be content with what you have while having the confidence to know you have the potential, the power, and the courage to reach out and be so much more. Everyone wants to be happy, yet happiness eludes most of us. That is because of our expectations. Why are we unhappy? Most likely because we felt we got less than we expected. But true happiness is pure, joyful energy that flows and harmoniously moves through space and time without expecting anything in return. Once you know you are the source of your happiness, instead of your expectations, happiness will be with you forever. The thing to remember about happiness is that life is ever-changing. Nothing is permanent except that which you cultivate within. Happiness is as basic a need as food and water. Ask anyone what they want most in life, and most likely, right after good health, they will choose happiness. ************************************** Lord Shiva is the King of the Dance of Life in the Hindu practice. Shiva is portrayed as the force of destructive energy that lays the foundation for creation. Shiva dances at the cosmic wheel of life surrounded by a ring of fire, which symbolizes the eternal cycles of birth, life, and death. Shiva means liberation, or the freedom to dance and express oneself. He cannot stop time from passing or things from changing, but he can find happiness and bliss amid the chaos of life. To find happiness, keep dancing! Let’s get started. ******************************** END: With joy, happiness becomes contagious. A happy soul brings joy, good health, and bliss to everyone and everything they encounter. If you want to prosper, remember that prosperity is drawn to happiness, just like we are drawn to happy people. Did you know that happiness is just a thought away? Positive psychology research indicates that three to five gratitude thoughts daily improve the immune system and boost happiness. Gratitude fills the soul with joy. EGO: Flip your hand up and extend the index finger, symbolizing your ego. Happiness requires discipline and self-control—something the ego sometimes finds difficult. Even moments of unhappiness we wish never to transpire can bring us happiness. No one wants to go through a divorce, a strained relationship, the loss of a loved one, the loss of a job, or any other disappointment in life. But when we see these things as simply a part of the big picture of life, we intuitively know it is best to let go and let be. Pull your ego in (index finger) and place your thumb on top. Take a deep breath and surrender. The thumb is the symbol of your soul and symbolizes your ego bowing to your soul as it lets go. Remember to be the Observer of Life. Be content with what comes into and goes out of your life, and you will begin to find the true nature of happiness. Be joyful and grateful for happiness. Namaste ~ may you walk the path of life with health, happiness, and peace. Doctor Lynn For books, classes, consultations, and more , http://www.doctorlynn.com