Enlighten Your Way to Happiness
Finding happiness seems to be in the forefront for many people. “I just want to be happy”, is an overused phrase. What does it mean, to be happy? Is it contentment? Satisfaction of a job or task well done? Can happiness be a lasting state of being, or is it that flash of joy that quickly fades? Can we learn to be happy, or can you enlighten your way to happiness?
I remember an expression that I heard some 30 years ago. “If ignorance is bliss, why put a light above the mirror?” I shared this expression with a student that I had befriended in a biology class. She was older, very smart, inspirational as well. “That’s horrible”, she stated. I said nothing more on the expression, but allowed it to linger in my memory. It’s funny, the things that stick in our memory.
As I look at that statement, from my current state of enlightenment, I see it in a different light than when I originally heard it. I will not say that I agree with it, but I understand more of what it means. You see, I feel that the primary cause of our unhappiness is our ignorance. Not the ignorance of our world and events, but lack of recognition of our true self, our ideals, our dreams and our abilities. We deny ourselves happiness when we keep ourselves in the dark.
Enlightenment does not bring you happiness, in fact the process of growth begins by tearing open a gap within our thoughts, and that can distress. When we look through the window we will notice the obstructions, if they are big enough. But by taking that step we can challenge the contradictions in our hearts and minds, and by releasing those contradictions we will generate more freedom in our thoughts. Freedom to be who we are, and live within our own truth brings us happiness, for that is when we are true to ourselves. We can enlighten our way to happiness through reflection and grace.
Author Estee Taschereau is an intuitive counselor and energy awareness teacher in Washington State. She is also a Reiki Master, and teaches EFT as a tool for personal growth. Private consultations are available by phone for life empowerment coaching.
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