Have you ever slowed down enough to ask yourself, “What’s my deepest desire”?  I encourage you to do so.    

Everyday I talk with someone that is not satisfied with some part of their life:  whether it’s their job, their relationship, their health, etc.  Every time I find myself in those conversations, it brings me to a point that I can relate to earlier in my life.  I’ve been unhappy in my job.  I’ve had a miserable relationship(s)!  I’ve struggled with chronic lower back pain, anxiety and depression.  There’s issues every one of us has been through on one level or another.  You can overcome the obstacles, the frustrations and the pain.  You can be at that point where you love your life.  You love who you are.  You love the people you surround yourself with.   

Will there still be bumps?  Count on it!  But you can also count on riding those bumps with a knowing that there’s amazing lessons along this winding, hilly, potholed, beautiful journey. 

Reflect on your life.  When you’ve been through the toughest times, what did it teach you about yourself?  What lessons did you learn?  How did it change the way you went forward?  How did you grow from that experience?  

It’s easiest, of course, to just stew in it and complain.  Unfortunately, stewing just makes it richer.  Instead, just bring your awareness to the situation, look at what’s brought you to the point that you’re at, and start changing the way you think about it.  (Finding your happiness starters are listed below).

My deepest desire is for people to feel good.  I want to help you feel good about yourself, your life, your ability to share the gifts you were born with.  We all came here with a purpose.  We all have an inner stirring of ‘there’s got to be something more’.  We are all capable of unveiling our purpose.  And it all comes down to discovering what it is that you truly desire.  What you desire, deep within your soul, will directly relate to your purpose.  When you open yourself up to the infinite possibilities of discovering your authentic self, you will find doors open and synchronistic events that will guide you along your path. 

It starts with asking for help.  Whatever you believe in….God, a Higher Power, Universal Wisdom, Angels or Guides….it’s all energy and help is available to you whenever you ask.  Now, I’m going to discourage you from asking to win the lottery or for that new Mercedes.  Rather, ask for what it is that you need with the intent of what is for your highest good, or the highest good of all.    

Start paying attention to the subtle, gentle signs that unfold.  When you ask with the loving intent of the highest good, energetically, amazing synchronistic events start to happen.  The right person comes into your life.  A job opens up.  A book jumps out at you that has just what it was you were wanting to know.  You meet someone that knows someone that can ease your pain.  The list goes on and on.  Just pay attention to everything that happens around you, and then be patient. 

With every coincidental event, be sure to say “Thank you”.  Gratitude is the freight train that carries away your burdens, your complaints, your negativity.  It is amazingly powerful.  Two thoughts cannot occupy your mind at the same time (as much as we think they can!).  When you are feeling grateful it creates in that moment, optimism and happiness.  Start before you even get out of bed in the morning.  Be grateful that you’re alive!  Be grateful that you have a bed to sleep in and blankets to keep you warm!  Be grateful for the sunshine…the trees….the beauty that surrounds you! 

It all gets back to what you ‘think’.  Think of what’s good and what you’re thankful for.  If there’s something you don’t like, try spinning it around and notice something you do like about it.  If you still don’t like it, have the courage to do something about it. 

Empower yourself!  You are capable of ANYTHING!  “Be the change that you want to see in the world” – Ghandi. 

Here are some happiness starters that have helped me as they relate to my purpose.  Your list may look different, but my hope is that you find something helpful that kick-starts your quest for happiness.

• Energy work (massages, reflexology, Reiki)
• Surrounding myself with positive people
• Looking for the good in everyone and everything
• Books, books, books 
• Taking risks….asking, trusting….and getting out of the box
• Changing “I can’t” to “How can I?”
• Online classes (for me, it’s Parapsychic Science through http://www.aiht.edu/)
• Radio programs that are educational and positive.  My favorite is 7^th Wave Network on http://www.voiceamerica.com/
• Taking time to discover my authentic self and fall in love with ‘me’!
• Releasing guilt
• Forgiving myself and others
• Changing the way I look at things
• Being grateful EVERYDAY!
• Gently releasing all that no longer serves me (I do this by literally asking myself, “May I gently release all that no longer serves me”.)  Be sure to say ‘gently’!
• Realizing and accepting that what ‘they’ say doesn’t matter.  It’s what I feel that does, especially with the intention behind it that is for my highest good.
• Trusting my inner voice
• Being patient.  The teacher appears when the student is ready.
• Taking classes in all this fun stuff that intrigues me.  (Soul coaching is one.  Wonderful classes are available within an hour east of Mpls/St. Paul, MN at http://www.lightalliancehird.com/)
• Giving myself permission to be silly, a nut!, goofy and happy!
• Sharing something positive with most everyone I come in contact with.
• Keeping clutter free
• Exercising and making better choices in the foods I eat
• Drinking less alcohol and more water

Blessings to you on your infinite quest for happiness by discovering what it is you truly desire!

Deanna

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