The Nature of Happiness
Happiness is our natural state.
Deep down, it’s what we all seek, yet so many of us fail to truly find it.
For generations, it was believed that happiness was fixed, a threshold set at birth, like the ceiling of a house.
You could jump and touch it during moments of joy—like receiving a dream gift or going on an amazing vacation—but you’d always settle back down to your baseline.
Similarly, grief or hardship might drag you into the depths, but you’d eventually return to “normal.”
But ancient teachings and modern science now reveal that this belief is incomplete.
Happiness isn’t just a passive baseline—it’s something we can actively cultivate.
The Power of Gratitude
Let’s pause for a moment and consider this truth: happiness isn’t found in the grand events—it lives in the small, daily joys.
A sunrise that paints the sky, laughter shared with a friend, the warmth of a good book on a rainy day.
These moments are the stepping stones to happiness, yet too often, we rush past them without noticing.
Gratitude is the key.
When we consciously seek out and savor these moments, we elevate our spirits.
Gratitude transforms fleeting pleasures into a deeper sense of fulfillment.
The ancient adepts knew this: what you focus on expands.
When you choose to focus on life’s small blessings, happiness grows naturally.
