5 Ways to live joyfully

As long as suffering exists inside us, we cannot live life fully. It is up to each of us to identify the sources of  suffering in our lives. Only then can we accept, release and replace that life view with genuine joy and celebration. Consider 5 ways to decode setbacks and live more joyfully.

1.  Identify our inhibitions

When we are self-conscious, we are unable to act in a relaxed or natural way. Getting to the root of our hesitation or doubt is key to moving beyond it and existing in a higher-vibrational state.

2.  See the underlying reasons for suffering

Everything arises and disappears in the mind. Anxiety arises as we focus attention on the future, worry about an imagined outcome. Depression arises when we focus on ideas of the past.

3.  Be fearless 

This involves looking at each moment as fresh and new. It is about undertaking all endeavours with enthusiasm and an optimism, knowing everything is possible when we set the mind to it.

4.  Be passionate

No best thing exists to do or be.  We simply make judgements and choices. Being passionate, putting our heart into all we choose to focus on, uplifts and energizes us and all we touch.

5. Love everything

When conditioned, we see the world in terms of limitation. A genius is drawn to do what is needed joyfully. It is no more about you. Self-cosnciousness shifts to selflessness. This is a limitless way of looking at life.

Take Everything in Stride

Events that are unfolding in your life invite you to take everything in stride. From the highest point of view, all that you experience is created by you for your greatest good.  That is, everything you encounter can be viewed as an opportunity to expand into more of your unrecognized genius.

Watch what happens as you find something to love wherever you are.  Situations arise because you are ready to notice. You ultimately invite them into your scope because you are ready for lessons, ready to integrate wisdom that is offered. Taking everything in stride is being willing to see everythig that presents as a blessing in disguise. Remove the mask.

Where can you identify blessings in your life today? 

Listen to yourself

Listen to yourself.  Notice if you self-criticize, argue or attempt to talk yourself out of things.  Notice how often you allow feelings of optimism to fill you and a sense of trust to be your guide.  In every moment of life, recognize that you have choices about how to think and feel.

Take the example of a decision you are in the process of making.  It can relate to anything. The mind draws from logic and reason to persuade you of one course of action.  The heart invites you to feel your way to the most suitable direction.  Every prospective decision is a pointer.   

Notice that reaching for faith or praying for signs reveals you harbour doubt. It also reveals you forget about the power you access by taking responsibility. Know doubt and fear are illusion. They temporarily prevent you from being focused purely on the love that is your nature.

In essence, it is not the subject of a particular decision that matters so much as how you choose to feel about it, whatever the outcome. You can choose to see everything as an opportunity to trust, to feel peace and joy. You can view every result as a blessing that offers lessons and insight into the mind.  Every event is a reminder to love and accept yourself fully, come what may.  Be gentle and kind with yourself.  This is the path to self-acceptance.  Come full circle.

Be happy no matter what

Notice how external events train the mind unless you see the physical world as it is.  To discover you are awake is to observe thoughts, feelings, the underlying vibrations and expectations. The desire to control subsides.  Choose to feel good no matter what.  Do not allow people to discourage you. Imagine the worst.  Know how you view is always for the best.  

Every moment invites you to be aware of what people and situations you permit to affect you and how.  When emotional reactions arise, they are serving you.  The universe invites you to notice, understand and let go.  Loving inner peace is always yours.

"... the soul would have no rainbow if the eyes had no tears." - Native American Saying

You see it all

As you imagine a place without any distinction whatsoever, you no longer notice anything is bad or wrong.  You love something about everything. You know everything turns out well.  At any given moment, you exist in the best-feeling place you can find.  It is no longer possible to experience the absence of something you want.  You only vibrate on the same frequency as that which resonates with you and you have it all.  You choose to allow everything. You only see things through eyes that sense wellness, love, abundance, appreciation, value, compliments, advantages, optimism and align this.  You see it all through you.  You only see the best in yourself.  Focus on that feeling.  You expand love into places you do not yet dream.