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Why is it so hard to be HAPPY?

We have major advances making our lives better and easier, yet it seems like people aren’t any happier. Humans are living longer than ever before, have access to modern medicine, free education, and ready made food. None of these things however speak to what is in our souls. With all the modern conveniences many of us have lost our purpose, our sense of community. We work jobs that we don’t like in order to survive, not being fulfilled in the work that fills our days.

Many people get stuck in this cycle of wanting more for themselves and their families yet are too scared take a risk to switch to something more rewarding. We distract ourselves with purchases and entertainment, forgetting our worries for a bit. We fail to believe in ourselves. We fail to believe in possible success, so we don’t try. Or perhaps if we do try, we give up too easily.

What makes your heart sing? What things bring you the most joy when you do them? If you could do something to make the world a better place what would you do?

If I could do one thing to make the world a better place I would help people get in touch with what their soul is crying out to do. I would want to teach them how to listen to themselves and follow their heart. Teach them to believe in themselves enough to go after their dreams.

I believe when we are listening to ourselves and following our soul’s calling it makes us happy. What do you believe is the key to being happy?

Remembering Your Joy

In the never ending quest to keep improving myself and level up I stopped buying books for ‘fun’ and instead only bought books that I thought would help me level up. Which is kinda funny because reading books for fun is one thing that had got me inspired to become a writing in the first place. I’m not sure exactly where or when this transition took place but it wasn’t until my kid started making me read him a new series that I got back into reading books for joy.

Somewhere along the way I had forgotten how much joy reading ‘fun’ books gave me. There is something about reading a good book that makes me feel alive. Sometimes in our pursuit of our goals we forget to include some of the things that bring us the most joy. What gives joy to someone varies greatly from person to person, however it is always important to remember to include those things in our lives.

Include more of the things that light you up when you do them, the things that make you feel good. Sometimes we even forget how much joy those things gave us. I know I did. I am so happy and grateful for my kid reminding me of the things I love.

What things bring you joy and light you up inside?

Slightly Hysterical (as in Funny)

Started this blog in January 2022 and it’s now August 2023. That is so like me. I get so excited about an idea and get into it but my enthusiasm to follow through is much more challenging. I kept thinking, “I need to write blog posts consistently” but time has a way of getting away from you. By the time I’m finished with my day job I most often come home, eat then just want to go to bed or stare off into space.

I often wonder why when I want to do something it is still such a challenge to follow through with it even though it would probably only take me 20 minutes a day. Most days I’m just happy to have made it through another workday. My dirty dishes pilled up from the past week starting to stink. Little messes here and there. Feeling overwhelmed with life and not knowing how to prioritize or stick with a decision I’ve made. Frustrated with myself I haven’t made progress on my goals.

But I survived another day. I listen, read, and watch things about self help constantly. I think the information sinks in, just very, very, very SLOWLY! So in those moments I try to make one step closer to my goals, even if it’s only once a month, or apparently once every two years!

The things I’m passionate about terrify me the most. Not knowing how to become that version of myself that I want to be. Overthinking and feeling anxious, often paralyzed with indecision and fear. Yet I still have bursts of inspiration of the life I want to live. The person I feel I’m truly meant to be.

Yet I know that if I don’t at least attempt to work towards my dreams in those little pockets I will live a life that for me I will regret. My ambition much higher than my determination. Seeking happiness in each moment as best as I can. Also being okay with not being okay all the time.

2022 Is Going to Be Amazing!

To begin the new year I’m getting back to basics; following my happiness by creating more. It’s funny how we often get more happiness from pursuing our goals then when we actually achieve them. Sure achieving goals feels amazing but as soon as we have accomplished that goal we are always looking for more. We are constantly growing and leveling up, reaching new heights and understandings. After all life would be pretty boring if we did the same thing day after day after day after day.

Happiness comes from inside. No matter the circumstances you can be happy with the right mindset. One key to becoming happier is to start listening to yourself more. Do more things that you find enjoyment in. I enjoy writing, painting, sharing knowledge, creating, learning new things.

What things create both energy and happiness inside you when you do them?