In this episode, we dive into happiness and how you can harness it at any point in your life.
Happiness isn't an object or a possession; it's a feeling. It's how you feel when you're happy. What's important is that you identify the feeling associated with happiness for you. I will share a powerful technique that allows you to summon it whenever needed.
The more experienced you become at invoking that feeling, the more it expands within you. We grow in resistance as we push against challenges and expand to handle them. Resistance is a good thing. So once you know what happiness feels like for you, you will use gratitude to find it within yourself and experience it in the present moment, no matter where you are.
Imagine you're in the hospital, on a road trip, at work, or home; you can use gratitude to evoke the feeling of happiness, which we'll call "happy" for this exercise. Here's how it works:

Connect to a time in your life when you felt "happy," truly happy. Maybe it was an unforgettable date, a moment of warmth and excitement.
Express gratitude for that experience. Thankfulness is a bridge that connects you to the feeling.
Visualize that moment in vivid detail. Replay it in your mind, recalling every sensation, sound, and scent.
Immerse yourself in that memory, using all your senses to experience it fully.
As you do this, bring that feeling into the present. Feel it within you, even though your current circumstances may be different.

The more you practice this, the easier it becomes. And when you're dealing with challenging situations, it's the perfect time to start applying this technique. Maybe it's something as simple as doing the laundry or washing dishes. Next time you tackle these tasks, think about a moment of gratitude and happiness you want to connect with. Express your thankfulness, vividly recall the experience, and let that feeling infuse you as you handle your chores.
This exercise teaches you that you have control over your internal state. It's not the external world that determines your happiness; it's you. If you can find happiness while doing the dishes, you can find it anywhere, regardless of external circumstances.
Now, you might wonder what to do if you haven't had many good moments to draw from. Your mind is a powerful tool, and you can create the feeling of happiness even if you haven't experienced it much. Remember, it's about the feeling, not the specific event.
Think about what you desire—a graduation, a dream job, owning that car you've always wanted. Connect with it in the same way. Express gratitude, immerse yourself in the sensory details, and focus on that moment when your heart races, and your mind races with excitement. Bring that feeling into your present reality.
You are the creator of your experience, and you have the power to observe with gratitude, connecting with those moments and elevating your happiness. By doing so, you become a beacon of positive energy, uplifting yourself and those around you.
- Henry
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