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Some Keys to Happiness


These are are a few of mine.  What are yours?  Take the time to explore and find out more.

  • Lose any hold that you have on expectations or outcomes.  Fantastic things happen when you are open and receptive to whatever comes your way.  You can have ideas about the future, but don't dwell on it. It's okay to have high expectations but be okay when you have less.

 

  • Begin a practice in patience.  Make waiting in line or stuck in traffic a blessing. Try spending the time to reflect on yourself or find a place of relative calm and awakening through deep breathing and by clearing your mind of any thoughts.  Some may call this meditation.  When the world moves around you at a hectic pace you have the choice to stand still and not be a participant.

 

  • Be the watcher of your mind.  Are your thoughts negative or positive?  Watch your mind and see.  Be careful as what seems positive could really be a subtle negative thought.  Negative thoughts tend to spiral downward into negative thinking. Positive thoughts can also spiral upwards and be uplifting. If you have trouble recognizing positive thoughts ask yourself “is this thought uplifting and inspiring, do I get a good feeling in my body when I think this way? or is the thought limiting and destructive, do I feel bad or in pain when I think this way?"

 

  • Listen to others without judgment.  Most of all don’t judge yourself.  Recognize that we all discriminate against others whether consciously or unconsciously based on past belief systems, likes or dislikes.  Challenge your beliefs before you jump into action.

 

  • Have faith, trust someone besides yourself.  Listen to your heart and trust your intuition.  Maybe begin a practice in prayer.  Even if you believe that no one is listening give it a try, you'll be surprised by the results.

 

  • Visualize the outcomes you wish to receive.  Do not concentrate on the details of how it will occur only what it will look and feel like when it happens.  Make a list and recognize the people and things that are abundant in your life and that you are thankful for.

 

  • Be natural and be authentic.  Be the person you would be if no one was watching or judging. Smile a lot on the outside and inside, people will begin to take notice.

 

  • Be fulfilled on your own.  Spend days completely on your own.  Recognize that no one in this world can give you a sense of completeness if you don't love yourself first.  On the other hand don't detach from others thinking that you are different or better.  We are all the same stuff underneath our protective layers, just at different levels of awareness.

 

  • Engage with others.  Meet as many people as you possibly can.  Remember everyone is a stranger until one person says hello.  You can learn a great deal when you listen attentively to others. 

 

  • Find some outlet to express your energy and emotions.  Exercise, yoga, meditation, music, sports, etc. could all do the trick if your not compulsive about it.  At the very least you could scream a little, particularly when you are in your car and no one is around to hear.

 

And remember don't try to change anyone but yourself.  Who knows a change in you could be a change in the world

 

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Bob Meier
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