Step out onto the street and ask 100 people what their main life goal is they will probably give you an answer relating to the idea of true happiness. But what does it really mean to live a happy life? How will we really create a happy life on such an emotion that truly is as momentary as any other emotion in the book? I mean, in theory this sounds like a really great idea...but how is it actually done?
When we are happy, we are just happy. We don't try to do anything with it or try and be more satisfied, we just are that way. But oh when we are upset, upset , or mad, we try to do all kinds of things to get ourselves out of it. We try to kick the unkickable emotion, manipulate it, and exit out of it as fast as we can. Even worse, we attempt to ignore those emotions and ascend above them as if we actually could create that sort of ladder for ourselves.
There's great danger in this because if you fashion a false ladder of ascension, you'll inevitably come across life's wonderful way of ripping the rug out from beneath you at the most inconvenient time, and you will attempt to take a small step back on the ladder rung below, only to find that it's not there. Where are you headed? Directly to the bottom. Bam. Flat on your back.
So what are we able to do?
Court a pinch of chaos and craziness in your life. Start diving into the parts of your life that may not be the best places to go. You know, that place called the past, especially the places that hold negative memories. The real secret is to get your hand near enough to the frying pan to feel the heat and not burn yourself. You must also prevent yourself from staying so far away that you actually can't feel the heat in the slightest. If you can find this middle ground in the darkness, staying near to the destructive feelings without being consumed by them, you will certianly find out some pretty engaging things about yourself.
Chaos and a little insanity... those are very good things. You must have that energy flowing through you, and if you can harness it and create art with it, whatever that art might be, the possibilities are endless. Many think that only good places create good emotions. Nevertheless, happiness, love, compassion, those all significant traits we wish for ourselves, can come from the darkness, chaos, and a pinch of madness. We think that darkness only implies darkness. But could there be the presence of light, joy, and positive features even in the roughest moments of our lives? I would say yes.
But maybe we shouldn't be searching for contentment in any way. Maybe we ought to be seeking to dive inside ourselves as much as possible and come to places of understanding and compassion. When we are open to all things, actually open to life's limitlessness, then anything can happen. When we are O.K with that fact, things truly begin to get really exciting.
Just a thought.
When we are happy, we are just happy. We don't try to do anything with it or try and be more satisfied, we just are that way. But oh when we are upset, upset , or mad, we try to do all kinds of things to get ourselves out of it. We try to kick the unkickable emotion, manipulate it, and exit out of it as fast as we can. Even worse, we attempt to ignore those emotions and ascend above them as if we actually could create that sort of ladder for ourselves.
There's great danger in this because if you fashion a false ladder of ascension, you'll inevitably come across life's wonderful way of ripping the rug out from beneath you at the most inconvenient time, and you will attempt to take a small step back on the ladder rung below, only to find that it's not there. Where are you headed? Directly to the bottom. Bam. Flat on your back.
So what are we able to do?
Court a pinch of chaos and craziness in your life. Start diving into the parts of your life that may not be the best places to go. You know, that place called the past, especially the places that hold negative memories. The real secret is to get your hand near enough to the frying pan to feel the heat and not burn yourself. You must also prevent yourself from staying so far away that you actually can't feel the heat in the slightest. If you can find this middle ground in the darkness, staying near to the destructive feelings without being consumed by them, you will certianly find out some pretty engaging things about yourself.
Chaos and a little insanity... those are very good things. You must have that energy flowing through you, and if you can harness it and create art with it, whatever that art might be, the possibilities are endless. Many think that only good places create good emotions. Nevertheless, happiness, love, compassion, those all significant traits we wish for ourselves, can come from the darkness, chaos, and a pinch of madness. We think that darkness only implies darkness. But could there be the presence of light, joy, and positive features even in the roughest moments of our lives? I would say yes.
But maybe we shouldn't be searching for contentment in any way. Maybe we ought to be seeking to dive inside ourselves as much as possible and come to places of understanding and compassion. When we are open to all things, actually open to life's limitlessness, then anything can happen. When we are O.K with that fact, things truly begin to get really exciting.
Just a thought.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing great encouraging content to viewers in search for some deeper meaning in life. If you liked this post, dive into this fantastic batch of happy life quotes that will bring a smile to your face no matter what mood you are in.
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