Sizzle...sizzle...sizzle.
Can you hear it? I'm about to tell you what's cooking.
If you asked 100 people on the street what their main goal in life was, they would probably give you some sort of answer relating to the concept of happiness.
But what does it actually mean to live a happy life? How do we create a happy life on such an emotion that's as momentary as any other emotion in the book? I mean, in theory this sounds like a really great idea...but how is it actually done?
No one really knows. But they do know this - when you are happy you are just happy.
Every single time we go through a negative emotion we find ourselves trying to get back to being "happy" as quickly as possible. But are we really happy? Are we actually moving forward with our life in a positive direction or are we just ignoring what's actually there? I would say the latter is probably more true.
When you try to stuff everything under the rug you are putting yourself in an incredibly dangerous place. You are neglecting the things that you actually have to deal with and when life gets really difficult, those neglected pieces of your life have a way of sneaking out and kicking your butt.
Where are you headed? Like a rock to the bottom.
Splat.
So what can you do to avoid this?
Allow for there to be some chaos and madness in your life. Allow for some of the unexpected to come about and head into the dark parts of your heart where you know you are storing neglected emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Get close to the "frying pan." Get close enough to those dark places to feel them and experience them but stay far enough away so you don't get completely overwhelmed. When you can heal yourself in this manner you end up actually dealing with what your heart has been asking you to deal with all along.
If you do this, you will heal yourself.
A little bit of chaos and some madness are good things to have around. They bring out some energy in you and can help you rather than hurt you.
Many think that only good places create good feelings. Nevertheless, happiness, love, compassion, those all critical characteristics we want for ourselves, can come from the darkness, chaos, and a little bit of madness. We believe that darkness only implies darkness. But could there be the presence of light, joy, and positive emotions even in the roughest moments of our lives?
Trust me on this.
Maybe we should not be searching for happiness. Maybe we should be seeking to dive inside ourselves as much as possible and come to places of understanding and compassion. When we are open to all things then anything can happen.
Give it a shot. It could change everything.
Can you hear it? I'm about to tell you what's cooking.
If you asked 100 people on the street what their main goal in life was, they would probably give you some sort of answer relating to the concept of happiness.
But what does it actually mean to live a happy life? How do we create a happy life on such an emotion that's as momentary as any other emotion in the book? I mean, in theory this sounds like a really great idea...but how is it actually done?
No one really knows. But they do know this - when you are happy you are just happy.
Every single time we go through a negative emotion we find ourselves trying to get back to being "happy" as quickly as possible. But are we really happy? Are we actually moving forward with our life in a positive direction or are we just ignoring what's actually there? I would say the latter is probably more true.
When you try to stuff everything under the rug you are putting yourself in an incredibly dangerous place. You are neglecting the things that you actually have to deal with and when life gets really difficult, those neglected pieces of your life have a way of sneaking out and kicking your butt.
Where are you headed? Like a rock to the bottom.
Splat.
So what can you do to avoid this?
Allow for there to be some chaos and madness in your life. Allow for some of the unexpected to come about and head into the dark parts of your heart where you know you are storing neglected emotions, thoughts, and experiences. Get close to the "frying pan." Get close enough to those dark places to feel them and experience them but stay far enough away so you don't get completely overwhelmed. When you can heal yourself in this manner you end up actually dealing with what your heart has been asking you to deal with all along.
If you do this, you will heal yourself.
A little bit of chaos and some madness are good things to have around. They bring out some energy in you and can help you rather than hurt you.
Many think that only good places create good feelings. Nevertheless, happiness, love, compassion, those all critical characteristics we want for ourselves, can come from the darkness, chaos, and a little bit of madness. We believe that darkness only implies darkness. But could there be the presence of light, joy, and positive emotions even in the roughest moments of our lives?
Trust me on this.
Maybe we should not be searching for happiness. Maybe we should be seeking to dive inside ourselves as much as possible and come to places of understanding and compassion. When we are open to all things then anything can happen.
Give it a shot. It could change everything.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is a fearless adventurer, professional life coach and writer. He is on a mission to incite the hearts and minds of those around him and help them live their best lives. Read more of his work at The Better Man Projects and throw yourself into these Sylvia Plath Quotes for some more inspiration and motivation.
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