I have noticed just how much we look forward to new things to make us happy. We have this goal and look forward to it. There is nothing wrong with that, unless you choose to remain unhappy until you reach it.
For example, just saying the words, "I'll be happy when..." creates an agreement in your mind that are not happy in the moment. I have been guilty of this same thing.
"I'll be happy when I learn to ride a bicycle. I'll be happy when I get out of school. I'll be happy when I change my career." These are just a few examples of how we concentrate on the future, hoping things will get better when we should be happy right now.
Enjoy where you are right now. Enjoy every breath, every step. Feel gratitude for who you are. Again, having goals for the future is great, nothing wrong with it. In fact, change is healthy and encouraged. Just don't count yourself short in the present.
What you do today, lays the foundation for continued happiness in the future. Show gratitude, I will show mine now.
I am grateful for who I am today. I am grateful for the house I live in. I am grateful for the people I surround myself with. I am grateful for my job. I am grateful for the martial arts.
I am happy, right now.
No comments:
Post a Comment