Since most of our experiences are rooted in cause and effect, we naturally want
to justify our contentment. We envision grand circumstances, stating that
"if only" we could achieve this goal or obtain that possession, we
would finally be in a position to attain happiness. As a result, satisfaction
is always just out of reach and the very notion of grabbing hold of it seems
like nothing more than a pipe dream. But the truth is that sincere contentment
and fulfillment are never wholly the result of external events or situations.
Though life's joyful moments can ignite the spark of contentment within us,
that spark is fueled by serenity long established in our souls. When we forget
this, it is easy to become stuck in "if only" patterns of thought. If
we concentrate on the natural serenity that exists within us, however, we can
move forward unimpeded by disappointment.
The circumstances you live through each day have the potential to bring both
joy and despair into your life. Relying on the reactions they awaken within you
to create an emotional foundation means living on a roller coaster of feeling
whose course is determined by chance. Though you may yearn for the object of
your desire--be it a new job, financial health, a spouse, or some other symbol
of success--you have within you the power to be happy without it. Letting go of
your "if only" thinking patterns can be as easy as recognizing that
inward emptiness cannot be dispelled with outer world solutions. Try creating a
list of your "if only"s. Then literally and figuratively let go of
the items on the list by tearing it up or burning it. This simple action can
help set in motion the intention to set you free, enabling you to make a fresh
and balanced start in the present, unencumbered by
regrets and unfulfilled desires.
There will likely be periods in your life in which you find yourself tempted to
seek a magic formula for fulfillment that is centered upon a single goal or
achievement. But the ingredients that come together to form the seeds of
happiness that can sustain your spirit throughout the triumphs and trials of existence
come from within rather than from without. When your search for satisfaction is
focused on your soul, you will never fail to find the joy you seek.
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