Believe it or not there are only 3 Secrets to a Happier Life. These secrets are powerful, universal and absolutely necessary if you are to live happily. Secret #1 - Know Yourself, Secret #2 - Love Yourself, Secret #3 - Be Kind to Others. This may sound overly simplified but lets explore what it really means.
#1 - To find yourself is a real challenge for most people. The reason is simple. It is because from early childhood we were taught that we are not all good. Certainly our parents and teachers were well intentioned. They wanted us to measure up to some standard that they thought was important for our happiness. Unfortunately they were wrong. There is no standard (or shouldn't be) other than our own and there is absolutely nothing fundamentally wrong with any of us.
But in reality you are your own ideal, you only need to discover who that person is. You are a unique individual with special talents and desires all your own. To find that person you need to uncover your long buried (perhaps never seen) passions. That's right, your passions. These are the people, places and things that you are deeply attracted to in life.
Look for your passions and you will find yourself. Most of us aren't really in touch with our passion because we have been trained not to be. But trust me, they are within you and just below the surface. The things that attract you or that make you curious are your keys. Pursue your interests, your curiosity and your attractions. Eventually you will discover who you really are.
#2 - Loving yourself is the next task. Once you know who you are, you must learn to appreciate that person just as you would your own child. There is something truly lovable about you as there is everyone. Give yourself credit for being someone worthy of your love.
Don't listen to others when it comes to arriving at your own value. What you think is most important. Be courageous in your own defense. That doesn't mean others may not have some valid insights but it does mean that you should never think of yourself as bad or worthless. You must always realize your inherent value, no matter what others may say.
#3 - Love Others. Never forget that essentially they are no different from you. We are ALL worthy. Of course they may not realize their own goodness or act on it all of the time. None of us do. but at core, they are just as special and worthy as you and you must see this in them or you will also fail to see it in yourself.
Others are a mirror of yourself because by the law of universal attraction, you attract to yourself the exact people and circumstances you need for growth and to take the next step in your evolution. That means often others are showing you parts of yourself you may not want to acknowledge. Consider all people your teachers, because by your reactions to them you have the opportunity to learn about yourself.
Well that is the heart of it ... the three essential truths that will lead you to a happier life. When you master these three you will have mastered the key to your own happiness. These are truths that you already recognize on some deep level but that still need to be brought into your everyday world. Because when you accomplish this you will experience how to live happily and joyfully, now and in the future. - 31955
#1 - To find yourself is a real challenge for most people. The reason is simple. It is because from early childhood we were taught that we are not all good. Certainly our parents and teachers were well intentioned. They wanted us to measure up to some standard that they thought was important for our happiness. Unfortunately they were wrong. There is no standard (or shouldn't be) other than our own and there is absolutely nothing fundamentally wrong with any of us.
But in reality you are your own ideal, you only need to discover who that person is. You are a unique individual with special talents and desires all your own. To find that person you need to uncover your long buried (perhaps never seen) passions. That's right, your passions. These are the people, places and things that you are deeply attracted to in life.
Look for your passions and you will find yourself. Most of us aren't really in touch with our passion because we have been trained not to be. But trust me, they are within you and just below the surface. The things that attract you or that make you curious are your keys. Pursue your interests, your curiosity and your attractions. Eventually you will discover who you really are.
#2 - Loving yourself is the next task. Once you know who you are, you must learn to appreciate that person just as you would your own child. There is something truly lovable about you as there is everyone. Give yourself credit for being someone worthy of your love.
Don't listen to others when it comes to arriving at your own value. What you think is most important. Be courageous in your own defense. That doesn't mean others may not have some valid insights but it does mean that you should never think of yourself as bad or worthless. You must always realize your inherent value, no matter what others may say.
#3 - Love Others. Never forget that essentially they are no different from you. We are ALL worthy. Of course they may not realize their own goodness or act on it all of the time. None of us do. but at core, they are just as special and worthy as you and you must see this in them or you will also fail to see it in yourself.
Others are a mirror of yourself because by the law of universal attraction, you attract to yourself the exact people and circumstances you need for growth and to take the next step in your evolution. That means often others are showing you parts of yourself you may not want to acknowledge. Consider all people your teachers, because by your reactions to them you have the opportunity to learn about yourself.
Well that is the heart of it ... the three essential truths that will lead you to a happier life. When you master these three you will have mastered the key to your own happiness. These are truths that you already recognize on some deep level but that still need to be brought into your everyday world. Because when you accomplish this you will experience how to live happily and joyfully, now and in the future. - 31955
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