Are We Happy Yet?
Rather than becoming upset over not knowing or understanding some aspect of life or facet of an individual, we can ask what we have kept hidden from ourselves, and endeavor to uncover it. When we experience disease, it exacerbates the symptoms if we have angry or hateful thoughts and feelings about our bodies. It is more important than ever at these times, to feel positive, loving energy toward our physical being, and determine how best to help ourselves heal. Disasters allow us to fully experience vulnerable emotions that we normally repress. This can lead us to a deeper connection, compassion and understanding of ourselves and others. Loss of people and things to which we were attached, can propel us to re-evaluate our priorities and values, as well as the ways in which we demonstrate love and gratitude.
Emerging through darkness, disease and disaster allows us to discover elements of ourselves previously unrecognized because of personal complacency. Inner strengths, positive character traits, talents and spiritual principles can become dominant forces in our lives as a result of trials and tribulations. Maintaining a positive spiritual perspective in spite of human trauma, helps us make decisions and take actions which will positively serve us and others. This diminishment of negative energy and stimulation of positive energy creates greater receptiveness and awareness of divine assistance during and following difficult times.
Our oneness with God is the source of true happiness. Security arises from accepting and understanding what is temporal and what is eternal. Freedom lies in surrendering all but our spiritual principles. Learning occurs as we clear our minds of preconceived concepts and open to the mysterious moments that touch our hearts. Peace is the absence of craving and coveting what is meant to be impermanent. Real love is rediscovered when we recall how we were all created from divine love, and we are meant to share the happiness of this recognition.
WWW.MARYCOOKMA.COM Mary Cook is the author of “Grace Lost and Found: From Addictions and Compulsions to Satisfaction and Serenity”, available from Barnes & Noble, Amazon.com and Borders. She has 34 years of clinical practice and 29 years of university teaching experience. She is a national speaker and has a private practice in San Pedro, CA. Mary is available for telephone and office counseling, guided meditation, speaking engagements and in-service training. Contact her at MaryCookMA@att.net and see her website for further information.
