4 Keys to Lasting Happiness

Becoming happier everyday takes practice! It is a skill than anyone of us can learn. It isn’t a gift from great parents or given to only the lucky ones. Happiness actually is something you create within you by thinking and living in a certain way. In other words, you can learn how to become happier no matter what your current circumstances are.

So my suggestion to you today is to pick up a book, watch a video, speak to friend, get a mentor (or teacher) and learn the things you need to do to become happier… I promise the only thing you’ll lose is your unhappiness!

And on that note, I got a chance last month to meet another author, Anne Deidre, who knows an awful lot about happiness. She is a living example of someone who went from deep depression to everyday joy. If she can do it, so can you. Anne was also kind enough to share her “4 Keys to Lasting Happiness” with us below for a guest blog. Enjoy!

All too often it can feel as though happy moments come and go, and that what is happening in our outer world determines how happy we feel in life. I believe that the goal in life is to be able to transcend any challenge and move back into our natural state of joy. I also believe that we are powerful creators of happiness in our lives. I have discovered several keys that can help us move back into the alignment of natural happiness and to stay there more often than not.

Here are Anne's 4 keys to unlock the happiness within you.

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Third Key

The third key is to recognize the greatness within you. You have unique gifts and talents, strengths and abilities like no one else. Pay attention to what makes your heart sing. It could be connected to creativity, such as cooking, singing, writing or decorating. Anything creative is part of your creator genius. Do not minimize it, explore it, rejoice and connect deeply to your interests. You have them for a reason. You have a mission and purpose in life like no other. It is your great work to find it and nurture it. Through deeply connecting with your gifts and purpose, you will deeply connect to the well of happiness in your being that is free from the shackles of time. It is enduring and eternal.

Fourth Key

The fourth key is to connect with your intuition. You have it. Trust it. Begin by practicing listening to the still small voice within. It may whisper, but you know it. It is the wisdom that is you. It is your heart and speaks with love. It is powerful. Take a journal and begin to notice the wise voice within you. When you are still and free from distractions, you can hear it more clearly. Take the time each day to connect with your Self. You have this wise inner voice. Ask it questions and feel the deep knowing of the answers it provides. Through connecting to your intuition and knowing that you have all the answers within you, will provide a deep and lasting peace, and that is happiness for real.