My View On Happiness

Would you like to hear my thoughts?

I am just sitting here in my flat, the faint sound of wind whispering through the window and the seconds ticking by on the clock, my cat Salem sprawled heavily across the carpet. I can smell the sweet aroma of freshly made coffee, feel the breeze tickling my cheeks and shoulders, brushing my silky hair along my back. The night is quiet, dark, mischievious, blanketing my home whilst the warm hues of gold lightens up my room where candles flicker restlessly. I am in thought mode - the mood which sparks within you ideas and hopes, dreams and notions that only emerge when you feel at peace with yourself, and with everything around you.
In this moment, I may talk aimlessly; no mission, no sense of direction, nor with a plausible ending. However; it's these times where the depth of my emotions kalaeidoscope into whatever they may be. So it's time to relax and listen, and to just feel me - wherever I may lead you.
My view on happiness?

You know, I want to be so happy. I adore the feeling that rushes through your heart as you accept its desire to take everything in full splendour, rather than with a pinch of salt. I can dream of everything right now, all I've ever had that lifted my spirits, and yearn for it's wonderful effects both spiritually and in every other way possible - just one more time. True happiness is a desire for completion, where your entire self is engulfed in what may be considered a drowning effect, of love, hope and all else that brings positivity and emotional perfection.
True happiness, in my thoughts, is not your material value which many put a "happy" seal on. Admittedly I have had such desires, to reach the utmost of perfection with money, possessions and then myself, which in turn would inevitably result in a masquerade of false confidence and a wall of nothingness and emptiness, leaving happiness to squander nomadically far far away, and fall sadly as does a freshly cut leaf.

We all want to be happy, which paradoxically is why there is so much sadness! And alas, a lot of unhappiness is the result of human competitiveness. A vast amount of effort is placed thoughtlessly on getting somewhere that's better, doing something that's better, and being someone that's better - and I don't mean better for ourselves, I mean, better than others. Don't you agree? Isn't there some truth in that we strive to surpass our friends, family and acquaintances? Even complete strangers! (Wow they did that? I can do that, but I can reach further...). I think we are all guilty of it at some time, of hoping to outdo another in order to feel some sense of security, or some sense of self-worth. Yet in reality, if we reach whatever we believe is better for ourselves and completes our own minds and hearts to the fullest extent, then we are extraordinary winners in our own right, and no first, second or third place exists.

I believe happiness should not be a place to work towards, but a pathway for life. If we are forever wishing to be happy, then the great things that surround us in their full beauty and awe may indeed remain unnoticed... forever (who would painfully allow themselves that?), even as wondrous and bright they may be - so we need to act instantly. So loosen up just a tiny bit, and welcome a life of happiness with open arms and an open heart, and it will reward you in the most positive of ways. Who wants to live a lifetime without a smile on their face?

So am I saying this as a person who never endures a sad moment? No, I have plenty of frowns and ups and downs. I may not be happy all the time - I am indeed not perfect (as no one is!), but I don't want to be sad, lonely or empty. I spent too long not being able to let go of things that really do not matter, of keeping hope of manifesting a life of material rewards and expelling a hatred for certain people, things and even myself. Today is always a brand new day, and always will be, in my views now. So even though at times life is a struggle and I uselessly label it saddening and spiteful sometimes - I always come out on top in the end, for I prefer a life of love, hope and that repetitive word, happiness.
Don't you love these moments? Where you can delve deeply into yourself without caution, judgement, or fear of loss. Where you are your own best friend, walking beside yourself on a dream to anywhere, filling yourself with hope. I love being alone at times, I am one who enjoys my own company where reflection, thought for purpose and self-discovery fall so gently into place, leaving me with an exhilirating feeling of whatever is, just is. It's where I can accept myself for who I am, whatever it is I have negatively or positively endured, and where the focus doesn't entitle the outside to exist.
Okay, so there are my thoughts on living happy.

I do have more, however I am exhausted! So take it in your stride, and remember that how you view yourself is what conditions the mind to be a certain way. We all have strong minds, and without sounding too much like a spiritual guru or a Dalai Llama obssessive, I believe we can be anything we want to be... I really do! Gosh, should I write a self-help book?

Maybe not yet, I'm still learning too much...

Cherrydreams xx

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