Welcome to Wild Wonder.
Today I want to explore something universally desired and frequently misunderstood.
Happiness.
It's a feeling we all desire.
But it's not always found where we expect it to be.
We often chase it in external things.
Money,
Possessions,
Relationships.
Believing they'll bring us everlasting joy.
But let me ask you this.
How many times have those things truly brought lasting happiness?
Think about it for a moment.
Have you ever felt a surge of joy when you bought something new?
Only for that feeling to fade away sooner than expected.
Or have you found that happiness derived from a relationship,
While wonderful,
Didn't always stand the test of time?
That's because happiness,
The real,
Enduring kind,
Isn't something we find externally.
It's not the latest gadget or the most expensive vacation.
It's not even solely in the love of our friends,
Family or partners.
Though those are undoubtedly valuable and meaningful.
True happiness,
The kind that stays with us through the ups and downs,
Resides within ourselves.
It's an inside job.
Think about a time when you felt genuinely content.
Even in the absence of external pleasures.
Maybe it was a peaceful moment in nature.
Quiet evening alone with your thoughts.
Or simply being grateful for the breads you think.
You see,
Our happiness isn't reliant on others or on material things.
It's a decision we make within ourselves.
It's about acknowledging and embracing our own intrinsic worth.
And finding joy in the present moment,
Regardless of external circumstances.
Now,
Let's take a moment together for a brief meditation on happiness.
Close your eyes and find a comfortable seated position.
Take a deep breath in and out.
Visualize a warm,
Radiant light glowing within your chest.
This light represents your inner happiness.
With each breath,
See the light expanding.
Filling your entire being with a sense of contentment and peace.
As you breathe in,
Invite happiness.
As you breathe out,
Release any tension or doubt.
Feel the warmth of this inner happiness spreading through every part of your body.
Calming your thoughts and soothing your spirit.
Embrace this feeling of tranquility.
And recognize that your happiness is always within you.
Now,
Gently bring your awareness back to the room.
Open your eyes.
Carry this sense of inner happiness with you.
As we continue our discussion.
I encourage you to take ownership of your happiness.
It's a beautiful journey of self-discovery.
Where you realize that your happiness isn't out there.
It's right here within you.
Choose happiness today.
Decide to appreciate the little things.
To find joy in your own company.
And to cultivate an inner peace that no external force can shake.
Remember that while external factors might color moments of our lives.
The palette of lasting happiness is painted from within.
Embrace the power within you to nurture genuine and enduring contentment.
Thank you for allowing me to share this time with you.
May you all find the profound happiness that resides within.
