Challenging an introspective question regarding the source of our happiness is an essential topic to consider. It is an exercise to look deep within ourselves in order to grow and expand self-awareness. Indeed, it is a powerful self-discovery question to expand our inner self as to where to find our true happiness and joy gaining deeper self-knowledge about their true sources of joy.
External Factors.
We are content, happy and joyful normally due to external circumstances whatever that may be: a house, car, title, flat, status and so on. By asking such a question we may come to realise that we have always been seeking happiness externally through positions or achievements. Nonetheless, relying solely on external factors in order to be happy may find themselves «seeking reasons out there» to validate their happiness; therefore, such external stimuli may leave us with a sensation of fleeting positive states but not a long lasting sense of overall satisfaction.
Internal Sources.
What happens if, instead, we shift the direction of our attention and place our energy within understanding that true happiness has internal roots? The beauty of asking such a powerful question can be transformative leading to individuals to prioritize inner wellbeing revealing that our authentic happiness is hidden within us in our precious being, leading to a more meaningful life.
Authentic happiness stems from within us.
There can be several inner sources to experience lasting wellbeing such as self-acceptance, our mindset, our sense of gratitude, personal values, meaningful social connections, our inner contentment and energy, amongst others. It is empowering to become conscious of the true origins of our wellbeing making it less susceptible to fate and more a product of our own creation. Awakening to shifting external attention to the power within leads to lasting and authentic happiness, not being dependent on external circumstances.
Am I placing my attention on external circumstances to be happy or does it come from within?
What internal aspects resides within me that provides lasting joy, happiness and meaning?
How can I nurture a sense of general joy and wellbeing independent of the external world?
May you become aware that your true joy and happiness resides within to shine even more.
Youtomic.
