Step out onto the street and ask 100 people to honestly answer what their main purpose in life is they will often give you an answer referring to the concept of true happiness. But what does it actually mean to live a happy life? How can we really make ourselves a satisfied life on such an emotion that truly is as fleeting as any other emotion in the book? I mean, in theory this sounds like a really great idea...but how is it actually done?
When we are happy, we are just happiness in of itself. We don't make an effort to do anything with it or try to be more happy, we just are that way. But oh when we are unhappy, hurting , or mad, we try to do all kinds of things to get ourselves out of it. We try to kick the feeling, manipulate it, and exit out of it as fast as we truly can. Worse yet, we try to ignore those uncontrollable emotions and ascend above them as if we really could create that kind of ladder for ourselves.
There's serious danger in this because if you make a shakey ladder of ascension, you may inevitably come across life's amazing way of ripping the rug out from underneath you at the most inopportune time, and you will try to take a step backwards on the ladder rung below, only to unfortunately find that it isn't there. Where are you headed? Like a rock to the bottom. Bam. Flat on your back.
So what are we able to do?
Court a little bit of chaos and madness in your life. Start diving into the parts of your life that may not be the most comfortable places to go. You know, that place called the past, especially the places that hold negative memories. The real secret is to get your hand close enough to the frying pan to feel the heat and not burn yourself. You must also prevent yourself from staying so far away that you can't feel the heat at all. If you can find this middle ground in the darkness, staying close to the negative feelings without being consumed by them, you will certianly find out some pretty engaging things about yourself.
Chaos and a little bit of insanity... those are great things. You need that energy flowing through you, and if you can harness it and create art with it, whatever that art may be, the possibilities are endless. Many think that only good places create good emotions. But in actuality, deep happiness, love, compassion, those all critical traits we'd like for ourselves, can come from the darkness, chaos, and a pinch of madness. We think that darkness only implies darkness. But could there be the presence of light, joy, and positive qualities even in the roughest moments of our lives? I would need to say yes.
But maybe we really shouldn't be seeking this concept of happiness in the slightest. Maybe we should really be looking to dive deep within ourselves as much as possible and come to places of understanding and compassion. When we are open to all things, truly open to life's limitlessness, then anything can occur. When we are okay with that fact, things truly begin to get ridiculously exciting.
Simply a thought.
When we are happy, we are just happiness in of itself. We don't make an effort to do anything with it or try to be more happy, we just are that way. But oh when we are unhappy, hurting , or mad, we try to do all kinds of things to get ourselves out of it. We try to kick the feeling, manipulate it, and exit out of it as fast as we truly can. Worse yet, we try to ignore those uncontrollable emotions and ascend above them as if we really could create that kind of ladder for ourselves.
There's serious danger in this because if you make a shakey ladder of ascension, you may inevitably come across life's amazing way of ripping the rug out from underneath you at the most inopportune time, and you will try to take a step backwards on the ladder rung below, only to unfortunately find that it isn't there. Where are you headed? Like a rock to the bottom. Bam. Flat on your back.
So what are we able to do?
Court a little bit of chaos and madness in your life. Start diving into the parts of your life that may not be the most comfortable places to go. You know, that place called the past, especially the places that hold negative memories. The real secret is to get your hand close enough to the frying pan to feel the heat and not burn yourself. You must also prevent yourself from staying so far away that you can't feel the heat at all. If you can find this middle ground in the darkness, staying close to the negative feelings without being consumed by them, you will certianly find out some pretty engaging things about yourself.
Chaos and a little bit of insanity... those are great things. You need that energy flowing through you, and if you can harness it and create art with it, whatever that art may be, the possibilities are endless. Many think that only good places create good emotions. But in actuality, deep happiness, love, compassion, those all critical traits we'd like for ourselves, can come from the darkness, chaos, and a pinch of madness. We think that darkness only implies darkness. But could there be the presence of light, joy, and positive qualities even in the roughest moments of our lives? I would need to say yes.
But maybe we really shouldn't be seeking this concept of happiness in the slightest. Maybe we should really be looking to dive deep within ourselves as much as possible and come to places of understanding and compassion. When we are open to all things, truly open to life's limitlessness, then anything can occur. When we are okay with that fact, things truly begin to get ridiculously exciting.
Simply a thought.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing great encouraging content to viewers in search for some deeper meaning in life. If you liked this post, dive into this fantastic batch of happy life quotes that will bring a smile to your face no matter what mood you are in.
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