flourish

When we have a vision of the person we want to become we can begin on the path to making our dreams become our reality. Each day becomes imbued with meaning and enthusiasm as we work step by step on concrete tasks that allow us to feel that each moment is helping us grow, reach our potential and flourish.

freedom

A mind of clarity means we can make decisions and act in ways that better represent our true feelings, rather than acting out of fear or emotions that we cannot really understand. We become less dependent on external sources, friends, partners, sex, money, to make us happy and this is powerful. Greater freedom means more independence, autonomy and liberation.

relationships

One amazing benefit of true happiness is better relationships, which of course are an important component of happiness. When we have explored, know ourselves, have found meaning and can enjoy the present moment, our relationships become so much stronger in every aspect. Our relationships grow out of something real rather than something merely out of boredom, loneliness, fear, societal pressures and expectations.

health

When we are truly happy we can start to enjoy strong, long-lasting health. By fostering a healthier connection with our minds we develop a stronger relationship with our bodies too. We learn how to simply feel how our body feels, and this gives us a better idea of when something is wrong and when we need to do something about it. This ensures we are less affected by the stresses, worries, fears and anxieties that can cripple us and cause chronic pain and suffering.

fulfilment

When we do things for our own individual and personal satisfaction we become less concerned with doing things for other people – for gratification and recognition. This leaves us with a more authentic fulfilment. When we have experienced more of what life has to offer, through a conscious effort to explore the world outside and inside of us, and have learnt what we want, need and love, we have a better understanding and awareness of the effects of superficial desires. We can see that satisfying our desires and cravings only ever offer short-term relief.

attitude

When we have greater control over our emotions, thoughts and feelings, we can limit the amount of negativity that we create. We can understand that by changing our thoughts we can change our entire lives. A better attitude is synonymous with a fresher, more worldly perspective, a stronger character and a more positive frame of mind. These are all absolutely necessary ingredients for us to live happy and healthy lives.

acceptance

It is inevitable that we will encounter many frustrations, we will make mistakes, losses will occur and we will fall short of our goals. Accepting ourselves, especially when we are struggling, when we feel overwhelmed and life feels too difficult, is not easy. But taking the time to shift out of negativity, to soften around our sharp edges and to connect with a bigger perspective allows acceptance and compassion to become ways of relating to our own life and others.

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