The Pursuit of Happiness
photo courtesy of- Nick Pippins
During a recent private session with one of my clients I was presented the opportunity to explore a common theme (myth) many of us hold as a belief. It is best summed up in the statement:
I'll finally be happy when ___________ .
Somewhere in our conversation she said to me, " of course you’re happy.......your life is perfect." Well, good thing I was seated in my chair (with armrests) or I would have fell to the floor. My hand reflexively moved over my mouth in an effort to extinguish the laughter about to combust in my belly. I cleared my throat and deliberately shared with her a few select tidbits about my life and watched as her facial expression change. She had this part confused somewhat horrified look on her face. Then she asked, "but I don't understand....how? How can you be so happy?"
I replied... I stopped chasing Happiness and decided to - BE HAPPY !
I briefly described my personal journey. How I began searching for happiness outside of myself: finding a partner, having children, getting an education, working hard, setting & achieving goals, eating healthy, physical prowess, acquiring money and things. But this "happy" was always fleeting and conditional. So then I tried looking deeper, searching in religion and many spiritual teachings. I read countless self help books, took numerous courses, earned many certifications, and experienced wonderful retreats. I learned many prayers, processes, mantras, tools, rules, techniques, and modalities. My intense pursuit for true happiness seemed more authentic yet it was exhausting, so I took a break.
That's when I "stumbled" upon Divine Openings. A core message was to stop seeking and quit working on myself! To allow 'The Divine' (God's Grace) to do the heavy lifting for me and that Happiness (and more!) is just the natural outflow of cooperating with this Grace. That life does'nt have to always be hard and can infact be easy and wonderful when you get out of your own way.
That is when I switched from 'the chase' to 'the choice'- to be happy. There was nothing to do outside of myself. Inwardly I focused my awareness on ALL that was good with myself and the world. A simple choice that when made over and over and over again began to transform my thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. A steady intention I could feel and breath, moment to moment, gathering momentum until being effortlessly swept up in causeless bliss.
I learned that Happiness is a radiating field of energy, ever so light and alive. Its constant and inviting with a magnetic pull ) ) ))) just waiting for you (your state of mind) to get within range. It doesn't care what you look like, if your bank account is empty or full, your body weak or strong, whether you work hard to find it or spontaneously arrive. Enjoy it to the degree and length that you are able to "lighten up" and let go. To the exact measure that you choose love, laughter, and appreciation.
Kimber offers life transforming Divine Openings sessions locally and worldwide. Click on Pure Divine Energy .com to learn more about private sessions and online courses. Copyright Positivley Kimber Blog 2009 at thedivineblessing.blogspot.com
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During a recent private session with one of my clients I was presented the opportunity to explore a common theme (myth) many of us hold as a belief. It is best summed up in the statement:
I'll finally be happy when ___________ .
Somewhere in our conversation she said to me, " of course you’re happy.......your life is perfect." Well, good thing I was seated in my chair (with armrests) or I would have fell to the floor. My hand reflexively moved over my mouth in an effort to extinguish the laughter about to combust in my belly. I cleared my throat and deliberately shared with her a few select tidbits about my life and watched as her facial expression change. She had this part confused somewhat horrified look on her face. Then she asked, "but I don't understand....how? How can you be so happy?"
I replied... I stopped chasing Happiness and decided to - BE HAPPY !
I briefly described my personal journey. How I began searching for happiness outside of myself: finding a partner, having children, getting an education, working hard, setting & achieving goals, eating healthy, physical prowess, acquiring money and things. But this "happy" was always fleeting and conditional. So then I tried looking deeper, searching in religion and many spiritual teachings. I read countless self help books, took numerous courses, earned many certifications, and experienced wonderful retreats. I learned many prayers, processes, mantras, tools, rules, techniques, and modalities. My intense pursuit for true happiness seemed more authentic yet it was exhausting, so I took a break.
That's when I "stumbled" upon Divine Openings. A core message was to stop seeking and quit working on myself! To allow 'The Divine' (God's Grace) to do the heavy lifting for me and that Happiness (and more!) is just the natural outflow of cooperating with this Grace. That life does'nt have to always be hard and can infact be easy and wonderful when you get out of your own way.
That is when I switched from 'the chase' to 'the choice'- to be happy. There was nothing to do outside of myself. Inwardly I focused my awareness on ALL that was good with myself and the world. A simple choice that when made over and over and over again began to transform my thoughts, feelings, and perceptions. A steady intention I could feel and breath, moment to moment, gathering momentum until being effortlessly swept up in causeless bliss.
I learned that Happiness is a radiating field of energy, ever so light and alive. Its constant and inviting with a magnetic pull ) ) ))) just waiting for you (your state of mind) to get within range. It doesn't care what you look like, if your bank account is empty or full, your body weak or strong, whether you work hard to find it or spontaneously arrive. Enjoy it to the degree and length that you are able to "lighten up" and let go. To the exact measure that you choose love, laughter, and appreciation.
Kimber offers life transforming Divine Openings sessions locally and worldwide. Click on Pure Divine Energy .com to learn more about private sessions and online courses. Copyright Positivley Kimber Blog 2009 at thedivineblessing.blogspot.com
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