The Happiness Goal

The End Of The World Is Nigh - How Fabulous!

2012-01-18T04:25:00.000-08:00

There is a fairly widely held belief in the 'Mayan Prophecy', as we understand it - that the world will end in 2012.

In reality, every day someone's world ends - big time. People die, they go bankrupt, relationships end. Not to mention Fire, Famine and Tsunamis.

When that happens, we are at a loss to know what to do. All of us. Because when somebody else's world is ripped from under their feet, our own personal world gets a little rocked too. Then the questions start:

"What are you going to do?"

"How are you going to cope"

etc.etc.

The truth is, this is completely about them, and not about you. They are focused on the negative - in their opinion. You - must focus on the positive. This could be the opportunity of a lifetime - make it so. Ignore the calls. Get busy with the end result you want. But most of all, when completely at a loss, focus on the only thing that matters - You, and how you feel. Constantly work on developing the feelings of calmness, and happiness, despite what's occurring.

Because the world where your spirit resides is eternal. It can never end. But it can be improved beyond measure.

The outer world, what we sometimes call 'the real world' can be brought to it's knees in an instant. Why not give it a try. If it's not working, bring on your own Apocalypse. End it now. Start afresh. Design a new life, a 'true to you' life.

Some of you at this point will think I have lost my mind. But think for a minute. I'm not advocating suicide for goodness sake. I'm saying that if your outer world is at odds with what your inner world desires - bring it down!

What does your Brave New World look like? How will you feel when you are living your right life? Can you start to feel like that now - just a little bit? Your current circumstances have been brought about by past thoughts, feelings, actions and behaviours. You can change that in an instant - by choosing to feel (even just a little bit) better.

What can you do NOW that you think you can only do when all your ducks are in a row.

Do you believe that when you have more money, more love, more this, more that, then you can allow yourself to be happy.

No! No! No! Aim to feel happier (just a bit), and watch how things start to 'pick up'.

Then keep aiming for that happiness goal (just a little bit happier), and notice how things appear to be going your way.

Be happy first, don't wait for something to 'make' you so.

One day you will sit up and realise that 'stuff' is still happening, but YOU ARE HAPPY!

'Life' goes on as they say. Let it. Observe the tragedies, the disappointments, and the traumas. Learn from them. Be 'in' the world, but not 'of' this world. It's just a 3D movie for your entertainment and education. Just as you would simply watch a movie, observe it, then choose how you wish to feel about what you see. There is no law that forces us to feel bad when seemingly 'bad' stuff happens.

And as very witty member of my family member once commented at a weather forecast of 'miserable', "who are they to judge?" It's all a matter of opinion.

Bring on the end of the world as you know it (but don't want it any more) - and feel fine!

Why Less is Most Definitely More

2012-01-17T07:30:00.000-08:00

It seems that my almost daily onslaught of clearing the clutter - physical, mental and emotional goes on an on. No sooner have I sighed with the huge satisfaction of eliminating yet more 'stuff' from my life, then my spirit wants more. More space, more peace, more time, more freedom.

A lot of the stuff I had was as a result of fear. Fear that if I used something then there would be no more coming - a throwback to a poverty consciousness I no longer need or hold to be true. Or, get this - fear that if I have no piles of overdue bills, and other 'to do's' then I would no longer be busy. And then what would I do with myself? Honestly, sometimes I observe my actions and habits with amazement.

Last month saw me posting my own '12 Days of Christmas' on Facebook, based on the contents of my kitchen cupboards. True, there was some poetic licence for comedy effect, but my friends and family know that it was largely an accurate reflection of my shopping actions, based on an over committed life and a past rural life where it was not easy to nip out to replenish stocks.

After moving house again, and unpacking 13 toothpaste pumps and enough tins of mandarin oranges to feed the street, something had to give. So, I have dropped the cluttering thoughts of ensuring that as the family provider, I always have everything we need. The repetitive online shopping has ceased, and I am working one day less a week.

The result: My shopping bills have halved, my cupboards are stocked with 'enough' and I accept that we are not going to die from Dysentry or something because I now only have one extra bottle of disinfectant and one box of washing powder at any point in time.

I have always had food, warmth, a roof over my head and the unending love of my friends and family. What more could a girl need? Absolutely nothing. I've got the lot. I feel wealthier, loved, peaceful, joyful and free. All the things I want. And - I'M HAPPY! X

The Happiness Plan - Where Do I Start?

2011-02-22T13:23:00.000-08:00

"To think a thought is to practice not only brain chemistry, but body chemistry. Every thought you have, every idea you entertain, sends a chemical message to the core of cellular awareness. Putting attention on a word, which is the symbolic expression of an idea, is therefore magical. It transforms the invisible into the visible.
Let's say today's theme is freedom. For today, then, have your attention on that word FREEDOM. Remember, the word becomes the flesh... Don't analyze the word. Don't try to define it. Don't evaluate it. Don't interpret it. Just have your attention on the idea. It will soon embed itself in your awareness, in your consciousness. That will cause a positive transformation in your consciousness that will spontaneously change your physiology, and that change in physiology will spontaneously bring about a change in your life experiences."
by Deepak Chopra.

Wednesday is my day to focus on Peace. Thursday is my 'FREEDOM' day. Try it. So often we don't know where to start, but if you choose a regular daily focus, that elimates the overwhelm. So here's mine:

Monday = WEALTH
Tuesday = LOVE
Wednesday = PEACE
Thursday = FREEDOM
Friday = JOY

And the funny thing is, when I focus on wealth, I am thinking and meditating on all aspects of wealth, prosperity and abundance, and that includes love, peace, freedom and joy.

When the focus is on peace, that includes peace of mind in financal terms, and peaceful love. Peace because I feel free, and the joy that accompanies peace.

On FREEDOM day, that includes financial freedom, freedom in relationships, having peace from being free to choose, and again, the joy of being free.

And on JOY day, well that just automatically links with all the others doesn't it.

So, even if on FREEDOM day I don't feel great because of say, money issues, I can focus on financial freedom, and the joy of having more than enough to meet my needs.

See what I'm saying? By choosing and focusing on just one thing, I am actually working on all aspects of my life.

It might work for you. Let me know x

Beware The False Prophet - Fear. Be Bold To Be Happier

2011-02-15T04:56:00.000-08:00

I am working through some big life 'stuff' at the moment. Each step, in hindsight, has required massive courage and strength, although I don't realise it at the time. But I hit a block. It's money and security stuff. And whilst I know it has to be done, I haven't wanted to really look it in the eye. I didn't think I needed to. My false prophet 'Fear' was already holding me in his arms, 'protecting' me (stopping me), giving me the low down on the picture ahead. (and it was depressing, scary, and a seemingly good reason to stay 'stuck').

But, today was the day - it's got to be done, in the names of all my values of Wealth, Love, Peace, Freedom and Joy (aka Happiness). So I bit the bullet, and just did about 15 minutes work on it - to make a start.

And guess what?

My 'friend' Fear had got it wrong!

The real picture isn't anything like the one I had projected onto my reality. It's actually a really good picture, a rosy picture, an inspiring 'worth working through' picture.

So now what's happened?...

My spirit soared, my energy rocketed - and I feel HAPPIER.

Watch out for those reactions girl, they're really saying something.

Who Loves Ya Valentine? Hopefully the answer is 'You'!

2011-02-14T04:57:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day! I hope you feel loved and appreciated - by yourself.

How many of us will experience disappointment today? Disapointment because someone we love and are in love with doesn't deliver in the Valentine's Day stakes. Well let me tell you - love is an inside job. If you want to be loved and appreciated, the only person you should pay attention to - is you.

Know you are loved, and you will be loved, by the only soul that matters really - yours.

So, sing your love songs - to yourself
Read some love poems out loud - to yourself
Give love to others, but most of all - to yourself.

You're worth it!

Go on then - mwah! xxx