Discipline of Freedom

#8 - Happiness

eilish bouchier Season 1 Episode 9

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In the lineage of yoga that I practice there’s a quote that You should make yourself so happy, that by looking at you, other people become happy.”

We’ve all met people like this. People that regardless of their age - they project a kindness, joy and a smile in the mind that radiates from the inside out. 

They are no more protected from the world’s troubles than any one else but it’s like that stuff bounces off them. You immediately feel calmer and happier just being in their presence. What’s their secret?

Heaven and hell are not geographical, they are psychological. They are not reserved for the end of your life, they are here and now. In the context of this conversation in the 7 steps to happiness. Any time there is a disturbance in your mind you are entering hell. When there is peace and acceptance and silence you are experiencing heaven - happiness.

Note I am not saying you are in heaven or hell you are experiencing them.

You can choose to enter and leave either at any time. The challenge is having the awareness to know that the door to each are open in every moment and which one you choose depends on your consciousness.

I’ve come to learn that happiness exists when there is no choice

Could you entertain that happiness is the outcome of living a fulfilling life.

If you love these themes and topics there are two ways to work with me and some tools you can use in your day to day.



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