On Happiness
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Photo by Sarah Rhoads.
Health is wealth. Peace of mind is happiness. Yoga shows the way.
-Swami Vishnu-Devananda
What makes you happy?
Photo by Christine Hewitt via Yogic Photos.
Lately I have been reflecting on my tendency to seek outwardly for happiness. I achieved my goal. I feel connected to my
friends and family. I feel validated in my relationships. I feel good about
what I do. I am happy that I took the time to practice yoga today.
Yet there is the possibility of something much deeper:
happiness from within.
Photo by Tyler Branch.
I am happy simply to
be. I am who I am. I accept and love myself. I am able to sit with myself
comfortably in silence. I am OK alone.
My intention this week is to seek peace and contentment from
within—not based on external circumstances, experiences or attachments. This
week I will be gentle, loving and accepting with myself, creating happiness
from the inside out.
Photo by Tyler Branch.
