I face 99 problems, yet unhappiness isn’t one. The belief in full control, however, poses a challenge.
If you know my journey through traumatic experiences, you’re familiar with the lessons I’m unlearning and learning. I’m attuned to life’s anomalies — whispers from the universe saying, “Pay attention.”
Recently, a friend sparked my curiosity, prompting me to explore what makes me laugh. Typically focused on inner pain, I flipped the script to flex my positive thinking muscles, even as I ignored the tension this shift brought.
A second anomaly emerged as Garrison Keillor shared the first chapter of “Cheerfulness.” His comical take on life’s woes resonated with my belief: true happiness lies in gratitude for what’s in my awareness now, emphasizing mindfulness.
Be grateful for NOW. I can be happy now, no waiting required. Yet, do I embrace happiness? Why don’t I laugh more?
Reflecting on a missed laughter yoga opportunity, I questioned if there’s a stigma in laughing alone. Realizing I tend to laugh more in the presence of others, a social response, I delved into the common requirement for laughter and crying: emotional release.
Anomalies stacked persistently — timely questions, cheerfulness, misunderstandings, and clients “Letting Go” in their shadows. Along my journey, I recognized I’m tethered to old beliefs, creating resistance and negative energy.
Buckle up; it’s time to let go. My old victim mindset, manifested in control, hinders primal expressions.
Conclusion:
Embarking on this self-discovery journey, I confront the realization that control, a remnant of my victim mindset, holds me back. What about you? What impediments might be hindering your full embrace of UnBound joy?