Have a happy mind

Many experiences are universal yet, must be discovered and rediscovered by each of us at our own pace.  We allow wisdom to reveal itself through us when we are ready and willing to accept it.  We each weave our own tapestry of life by making choices. How to maintain a happy mind?

1) Break free of the traps of the mind: Let go of the past, stop focusing attention on fear and the future. This releases you from ties binding you to karma/ family histories (recover the 'original self'). As identities are seen as the masks they are and shed, personal histories shrink and fade.

2) Be aware of and let go of attachment to inner possessions; judgments, thoughts, values, and ideas about right and wrong.  Notice everyone is a teacher pointing to existing contentment.

3) Break free of the traps of the body/ impermanent world. Thinking about doing anything is the hard part. Notice how the mind stalls and postpones things. Taking action itself is easy.

4) Explore the true nature of freedom & what it means to be 'liberated in life.' Notice you deny the ultimate freedom. You only step beyond parameters after you create them and grow aware.

5) Bring together the elements of a fragmented existence.  Each person who is open and receptive grows aware of an inner pilgrimmage and unique experiences with Spirit.

6) Be here in this present moment in mindfulness and kindness. 

"Renounce the self that does the renunciation." -Swami Venkatesananda

Comments

[~ Bern ~]

When Life Just Happens Without Justice, Then Happiness Rules in Anarchy.

When the Hap loses its Hazards, then the Traps Lose their Spring and their Seasoned Bait.

The Mind is Happy When it Goes un-Noticed. Yet One Must First Take Note of the Mind So As to Burn Its Dictations.

[Liara Covert]

Bern, everything points to that which is beyond words. Watch what happens as all interpretation, including 'happy' falls away. The journey home reveals what never left.

[Hilary]

Hi Liara .. happiness is always there if we let it out - half empty is no good, half full is great .. smiling along the path of life, cheering others, bringing a laugh to their mind and mouth .. bring joy ... let the smile have the sunshine .. cheers Hilary

[Catrien Ross]

Dear Liara:

I really liked point 5, and it was so timely, given some conversations I had with students this past week:

5) Bring together the elements of a fragmented existence. Each person who is open and receptive grows aware of an inner pilgrimmage and unique experiences with Spirit.

Just sitting with the words of your sentence begins the inner pilgrimage you talk about - thank you.

The fragmented existence is what pulls one apart. Bringing together the elements is a journey into wholeness.

Heavy rain here for several days - the earth is deeply soaked and the little brook alongside the house has received enough flow to sound its spring roar.

Evening greetings and love to you from Japan - Catrien.

[Liara Covert]

Hilary, you cannot escape what you are. You either open the jar and unleash perpetual sunshine or forget feelings of joy never leavs you. In fact, you are it.

[Liara Covert]

Catrien, always appreciate the power of telepathy. Thinking of you while watching the Japanese film, Norweigan Wood and presto, you appear.