Be happy by knowing ourselves

Thought for the Week
We can be happy by knowing ourselves. If we can get to know your emotions, our reactions and what causes us to do the things we do, then we can begin to lead a happier life. The things we need to be aware of include:
How our emotions work, 
Why we react the way we do, 
Why we have our opinions,
How our opinions affect our life. 
Finding the core of happiness witin ourselves.

Knowing these things about ourselves can help us understand our life. We begin to discover why life is the way it is and how we can help change it for the better. How can we get to know these things? Let’s look at the different elements within ourselves.

Emotions
Our emotions can rule us. We have to watch for the situations which trigger our emotions. We need to recognise what causes them to react.

We also need to be aware that our emotions will balance themselves. If we get really happy, there will be a balance where we will be really sad. Our emotions can go up and down like waves, we should try and keep these highs and lows to a minimum. We need to keep our selves balanced. The calmer we can keep our emotions the calmer our life will be.

Memory Triggers
Our memories often trigger our emotions. When we look at or think about something our memories pop up with images of what happened the last time we encountered a person, a situation or a task. They may provoke a range of reactions. If the reactions are positive and we're happy with them, then we are fine. However if they provoke a negative reaction we should try to adjust them. If the thought of something upsets us we should try and change the memories which come to mind when we think of it. 

Suppose we have a person to deal with, or a job or task to do, which we really don't like. Can we adjust our memories of them? There must be some good points to them, there has to be some worthwhile elements we can uncover. We should find some positive aspect to the situation and focus on it. Explore what makes it good and let’s begin to develop that aspect in our mind. If we can maintain this image it will help improve our attitude toward the situation and it won't be such a source of unhappiness for us.

Mind the Mind
We need to mind our mind. The way we talk to ourselves, how we work things out and how we’ve programmed our selves. We programme ourselves by creating opinions and reactions for situations.

Our mental system has been put together based on our experiences since we were born. That's the stuff we are conscious of. The subtle 'natural' and often automatic stuff has been built up over many lifetimes. A lot of it is good stuff, as it helps us survive in the physical world. However the stuff that leads us to a state of unhappiness needs to be updated and sorted out. Our mind is like a piece of software. It gets bugs and viruses and it needs regular updates to stay in tune with the flow of our life.

If there is an unhappy situation we regularly find ourselves in, we should examine the circumstances which lead us to it and how we interact with it. Here are a few things we can check:
Our attitude, can we change it to something more positive?
Our approach, can we change the way we approach the situation?
Our words, can we use more positive words to ourselves and the people involved?
What we do, can we do something that will help the situation?
Can we find a way to like it or love it?

The mind is a powerful machine and it will run our lives if we let it. If that happen, we loose the wisdom and contentment coming from our Subconscious and Soul. 

Subconscious beyond logic
Our subconscious produces the subtle things that go on in the back of our mind. Things like intuition, hunches, feelings about something or a knowingness. This part of us is beyond logic. It often doesn’t make sense when you look at these subconscious thoughts in a logical way. If we can learn to trust the intuitive thoughts which come to us we will begin to tap into a very resourceful and helpful part of ourselves.

These messages are coming from Soul, the wise, happy and loving part of us. Intuition is our conscious interaction with Soul. By being aware of and taking guidance from our intuition we can begin to bring more happiness into our lives. This takes a bit of practice but once we get into the habit of using our intuition, it will lead us to better decisions and a happier direction for our lives.

Soul, an atom of God
If we can realise we are Soul, an atom of God, a particle of love, then we have a lot to be happy about. This is a major step in achieving happiness. When we realise we are a part of God, a unique part of It, then we realise we are in good hands. What better guidance can we have if we are connected with God?

God
Once we realise we are Soul, our next step is to discover what God is. But first things first, let’s explore and get to know ourselves. When we have ourselves sorted out we can then move on to more heavenly things.

Be happy, it requires work but it’s worth it.

*Ed Parkinson

Comments

[Maggie thompson]

Although i have known this for a long time now, having studied and recognised the truisms, having made friends with me and encouraged myself with unconditional love to change some of the destructive patterns and programmes, it is always good to be reminded. your reminder is very timely. Thank you

[Ed Parkinson]

Hi Maggie

It is noce to receive your reassuring comment.

It is good to have our thoughts brought out in words or pictures. It helps get a better picture of them so we can grasp them better. That's the whole reason behind my pictures and blog.

*Ed P

[Anya]

it is heavenly

[Ed Parkinson]

Thanks Anya,
Indeed if we can get to understand the elements which make up ourselves, we can enter a more heavenly life.

*Ed