I want to talk about happiness and the five myths that many people believe.
Everyone's definition of happiness is different.
We have a few beliefs that have been ingrained into our minds and these beliefs might not be all that true.
We all want to be happy.
As Americans in the second paragraph of the first article in the Declaration of Independence contain the phrase "Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness".
So, we have this, right?
Happiness is what we all want. Ask anyone. I “just want to be happy” is what you hear.
There are almost 1 billion searches on google for happiness and most of us are still not finding happiness. Why?
Here are the five myths
We will start with the first thing I talked about. The pursuit of happiness.
Myth One
Happiness is something you pursue.
When you pursue something, you are trying to chase it, catch it, and/or follow it.
Happiness is not outside of you.
Myth two
I can be happy all the time.
Happiness is not your natural state of being, Mindfulness is. Happiness is an emotion and our emotions change and fluctuate all the time.
The idea is learning to be ok with what is happening in the now; being aware of your emotions. When you are sad, angry, happy, frustrated.
Myth three
I can control how happy I will be.
You can control your outlook, actions, and how you respond to situations.
But our reactions to difficulties or situations can be multifaceted. To ignore the bad, or uncomfortable and try to put a happiness bandaid on top of it will cause more problems.
Myth four
Happiness means feeling good.
You must be overjoyed, excited, and jumping for joy to be happy.
Not everyone feels happiness the same way. Some people are bubby, but some people have a neutral stance.
Myth Five
I’ve never been happy, so I can’t be happy now.
This comes down to understanding what happiness is for you.
Remember, looking at the past for what you should be now is comparing.
Take a deep breath in and exhale
So, before I go, listen closely and remember this ONE one thing.
Your future is a thought, your past has passed, but your now is always here.
Be mindful-one minute at a time.
Hugs, Cheryl
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