But that sort of belief only leads to more unhappiness - the more you acquire the worse you often feel, despite having more things than ever. But so many of us do just that - buy more and more things just to experience a fleeting moment of happiness before guilt and anxiety take over.
The belief that produces this behavior has usually been with us since childhood - that something or someone outside of ourselves is responsible for our happiness. We start off trying to please our parents or teachers, in an attempt to receive that happiness-producing approval.
Of course, modern consumerism does its best to perpetuate this myth of "external happiness'. Why? Because then we will buy more stuff, of course! We all need more things - the latest ipod, iphone, computer, car and so on. Only then can we be happy. Or so we think.
In reality, once we acquire the new whatever, we look straight for the next thing to buy - because the last thing didn't really bring us happiness after all. So is there an alternative? A way that we can be happier and more fulfilled without buying into modern consumerism?
It is through the practice of meditation or other spiritual or energetic practices that true happiness is reached. All of these practices (whether meditation, yoga, tai chi or shamanism, for example) share one thing - they all focus on developing you - your personality, concentration, will power and spiritual connection. And the way they do that is to turn your attention to your inner environment - your thoughts feelings and emotions.
Meditation is one of the paths to finding a sacred place within yourself.
Practicing meditation is easier than you think. You don't need any special equipment, clothes or music. All you need is you. One of the simplest forms is called "mindfulness meditation'. Essentially you sit or lie comfortably with your eyes closed and listen to the sounds around you. That's all there is to it. If you notice your mind starting to wander just gently redirect it back to the present. You only need to do this for five minutes daily.
And in your brain the changes are just as profound. Neurotransmitter activity changes. As does the pattern of brainwave activity, and the parts of the brain that are more or less active. While the end result varies between people and over time, many experience a profound feeling of peace, well-being, connection to Source and happiness!
Happiness is being contented and joyful. It seems that for most people it is an elusive and fleeting thing - imagine how our world might be different if most of us were happy most of the time.
And not only can you achieve amazing levels of happiness through meditation, it costs nothing, you always have it with you, and you don't need to seek the approval of anyone other than yourself.
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