Happiness Is About Connection And Gratitude
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Happiness Through Connection and Gratitude
Summary
People often seem to find reasons to complain. Growing up, I believed their grievances were justified. Over time, I discovered that true happiness comes not from circumstances but from a deep connection to others and the Universe. Happiness and gratitude are states of mind, transcending the ups and downs of life.
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People love to complain. As a child, I assumed their complaints?"about weather, finances, neighbors, family, or health?"were valid. I thought these were just facts of life, unchangeable and simply part of our destiny.
I was taught to pray, not to improve my life, but to ask for forgiveness for sins I didn't feel I had committed. As a well-behaved child, my weekly confessions felt ingenuine. The nuns at my school even provided us with a list of "sins" to confess each week. This felt more like a ritual than a faith practice, and I felt sympathy for the priest listening to endless recitations from 600 girls.
As I grew older, I realized that something was missing. I couldn't accept a life defined by guilt and prayer without improvement. I stopped confessing sins that weren't mine and rejecting the notion that my personal misery was a result of my inherent flaws.
At 26, I traveled to Africa and met my husband from Belgium. Living there, surrounded by sunshine and wealth, I expected the complaints to fade away. Yet, my white friends still found things to complain about: the heat, the cost, the service?"even with an abundance of servants and income.
In stark contrast, the local people, who had far less, often wore smiles and rarely complained. This opened my eyes to a crucial truth: complaints are not rooted in circumstances. They're a habit, an attitude. I was eager to understand where this habit came from and what made the difference.
I identified two key differences. First, the local communities had strong social networks. They supported one another and included everyone, unlike Western societies which often isolate those who don't fit the norm, confining them to institutions.
In Africa, everyone remains in their village, supported regardless of their abilities or pace. The isolation that plagues many in our society breeds loneliness and dissatisfaction.
Second, these communities held a profound connection to something greater than themselves?"a faith in a higher power. Rituals and beliefs in divine protection fostered a sense of security and belonging.
Reflecting on these differences, I realized the importance of building social connections and a spiritual relationship with the greater Universe for genuine happiness.
Connection is key. By staying interconnected with others and the Universe, we uncover life's true richness. I've since dedicated my life to helping others foster these connections, guided by the laws of the Universe.
Many people feel isolated, believing they must shoulder everything alone. This is not true. You are cherished and supported by a greater force. Take time daily to connect with this Source. Follow the example of the African communities I encountered: nurture a genuine connection with yourself, the Universe, and others, without reliance that turns into dependency.
Living a life of connection transforms complaints into gratitude. Why complain when there's so much to be thankful for? Express gratitude for every blessing: for clean water that comes at the turn of a tap, while millions struggle for a drop; for the ease of electricity, which parts of the world live without; for the abundance of food, while others face starvation.
I felt humbled in Africa, witnessing my affluent friends lamenting their luxuries, contrasted with locals finding joy in life's simple pleasures. They taught me that gratitude and happiness are a mindset, independent of circumstances. Gratitude is the true attitude for contentment.
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