Luminous Whispers

Happiness is something everyone seeks, yet it often feels elusive. Have you ever wondered, when you see a stranger smiling or laughing, if they are truly happy? Do you think to yourself, “how are they so happy?” or “lucky them, they look so content.” But is what we see on the surface true happiness? Or is it just a fleeting moment, a mask hiding their struggles?

Many of us face daily challenges and hardships, and it can seem impossible to let go and simply be happy. Is happiness as simple as someone telling you to smile, or is there something deeper to it? To truly understand happiness, we must first ask: “What is it?”

Is happiness just about smiling or laughing? Or is it more of a profound state of being that many of us are unaware of because we’re caught in the chaos of life, barely pausing to reflect on what truly matters? Sadly for most of us, we’re asleep in our own existence, not even realizing we’ve never truly experienced genuine happiness.

As I write this, I’m not here to teach or preach but to share what I know about happiness, what it means to me and how I’ve found it, even in life’s struggles. Happiness, in my experience, isn’t about chasing perfection or escaping problems. It’s about finding joy in simplicity, letting go of what weighs us down, and being present in each moment—walking the right path—facing the ego and working on it, because it is our own ego which stops us from being happy.

True happiness comes when we stop looking outward for it—when we let go of comparisons and expectations and start to cultivate peace within ourselves. It isn’t something we wear on our faces for others to see; it’s something we carry in our hearts. To let go of these external expectations and dissolve the negativity within, we must learn to meditate. Meditation allows us to release the attachments that bind us to the distractions of everyday life, helping us cultivate inner peace and true happiness from within.

The question then arises: Are we truly meditating? Do we know how to meditate? Meditation is not merely sitting in silence but cultivating awareness of ourselves—observing without attachment and letting go of the ego’s constant chatter. In this act of surrender, we find clarity, peace, and alignment with who we truly are.

So, how do we find true happiness? Begin by asking yourself: What truly fulfills me? What brings me inner peace? Reflect on these questions with sincerity and openness. Then, take small yet deliberate steps toward those answers. Let go of past hurts, forgive others and yourself, and release the weight of resentment. Embrace gratitude for the smallest blessings that life offers, for in them lies the divine presence.

“True happiness is not the absence of struggle; it is the ability to find meaning, purpose, and joy even amidst the challenges.”

Happiness is not a destination, but a state of being—one that arises from within when we align ourselves with the eternal truths of the soul. It is rooted in understanding that our outer circumstances do not define us; rather, it is the peace we cultivate within that shapes our experience.

The path to happiness is also the path of self-realization—they are one and the same. It is life’s journey to awakening to the divine essence that resides within each of us. By silencing the distractions of the material world, forgiving ourselves and others, and living with intention, we come to realize that true happiness is a state of the soul, unshaken by external conditions. May these words guide you toward a deeper understanding of what happiness truly means in the light of your journey in life my dear ones.

“To seek happiness outside ourselves is to overlook the wellspring of joy that lies within—waiting to be recognized and embraced.”