Are you happy? I mean are you truly happy? True happiness is not dependent on situations or things. Of course, you’ll feel happy when you acquire your new favourite thing, or when you accomplish something for which you’ve worked hard. You’ll feel happy when a loved one gets their due reward, or when someone does something special for you. You’ll feel happy when you start a highly anticipated new relationship, at the birth of your child, etc., but are you truly happy?

Seashells
The happiness described above is object based; it’s dependent on things and situations. Without the energy provided by situations, such as the ones described above, it’s totally possible for someone to be unhappy. We see it all the time - probably in our own lives. I know I’m guilty. I’m easily bored, and not always very motivated. Instead of feeling a sense of pleasure from just being, I require something to which I can refer, in order to feel happy. I can’t seem to get in touch with a sense of joy without something to cause it. My happiness is based on object referral.

The state of happiness I’d like to achieve is self referral - the ability to be happy no matter what’s happening to and around me. In that case, I wouldn’t be concerned by how good or bad I am, based on a particular standard or set of rules. Each one of us is made up of both sinner and saint. The entire universe is comprised of duality. Contrast such as this is what fuels the process of creation, and it’s the interaction of this contrast that allows the world to exist. You see, I am exactly as I’m supposed to be!

Black & White
According to Deepak Chopra, “When we’re standing in the light, then we have a shadow. If we don’t have a shadow, then we’re standing in darkness.” (Power, Freedom, and Grace) Sheds a new light on the matter, doesn’t it?

If I could transcend my mind, I would discover my eternal spirit - my very soul, and I would witness the one who plays the roles in my life - daughter, mother, grandmother, writer.... In this state it wouldn’t matter to me whether I’m good or bad, or what others think of me. I would accept the shadow part of me, of which I am normally ashamed. I would know that together my dark side and my light side make me complete. I would no longer be so obsessed with hiding my darkness. I would just be natural and unaffected. People who can manage this tend to be relaxed and lovable.

Blueprint
When I watch my one-month-old grandson, I recognize this quality. He’s barely starting to access his mind. He’s natural and unaffected. When he’s hungry, he let’s you know. When he’s uncomfortable, he lets you know. He’s very much in his body, and he doesn’t care what anyone thinks of him. He’s just starting to smile, and it’s completely natural. There is no complicated plan or deceit behind anything he does. He feels it, and he lets it happen. For the most part, he hasn’t yet learned to try to control the outcome. He’s very self-referred, and I find him completely loveable.

So, I’d like to create true happiness. How do I do that? What makes me think I can control how happy I am? Well, here’s the thing, who’s going to do it for me. I’m absolutely certain no one else can make me happy. Happiness must come from within, and since I’m the only one within me, then I’m the only one who can control my happiness. What I need to learn is how to do this. I believe it will take a lot of dedication and practice in order for it to finally happen.

God’s Hands
What I’ve become aware of is, in order to manifest something, my desires and beliefs must match each other on a vibrational level. I can’t possibly create happiness by sorta kinda believing I can be happy. If I’m putting up any resistance at all, then I’m actually focused on the lack of happiness, which is exactly what I’ll get. So, if I really want to be happy, I have to believe completely that I can be. Faith and trust are what get prayers answered.

Let me rephrase that. I believe prayer is always answered, but what actually is the prayer? If I’m only half-heartedly asking for something, or if I’m saying one thing and thinking another what exactly is the request? Remember, every thought is a prayer, and verbal requests do not override thoughts. Thoughts are very powerful expressions of the protective ego, and often stomp out our true desires. When I’m not getting the results I think I want, I’d better think again! Better yet, I need to trust my feelings, and refrain from thinking too much.

Release
This is why it’s useful to get in touch with who you are. I know it sounds strange, but few of us over the age of 1 remember who we really are. During the journey of life we’ve lost track of ourselves. We’ve surrounded our true selves with shells and protective barriers. Soon we identify with these shells, and our true nature is forgotten. I recently attended a workshop which led each of the participants to seek to discover their true nature. Many were rewarded with the answer, and found incredible joy in it. At the very least, it’s a worthwhile process to remove shells and barriers which suffocate the soul. From beneath all of this armour our true selves can emerge.

Would you like to trust that you can have what you want in life? I’ve only just begun reading it myself, but I’d highly recommend the book “Ask and It Is Given - Learning to Manifest Your Desires” by Esther and Jerry Hicks. It’s been endorsed by many of my favourite teachers.

Invitation
As far as your business is concerned, the same principles apply. If you dare to dream it, all you have to do is trust (meaning all your vibrations are aligned), and you can have it. It sounds simple, yet I realize it can be difficult to put into practice. This is where SignEquip comes in. We can offer encouragement, and help you manifest what you need to make your business super successful. All you have to do is ask!

From our heart to your business,

Team SignEquip
 

 

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