Be a true seeker and then pursue inner happiness

There are two types of spiritual seekers, one who consider themselves as the worldly being, enjoy the material world and then continue to pursue their seeking as a hobby or as a social obligation. And second, who consider themselves as the seeker of Supreme Truth and continue to lead their worldly life without giving it much of an importance. They know the fact that the purpose of their life is to seek the Supreme Truth about the Self, about the God and thereby gain eternal bliss.

In the material world, we consider ourselves student first and then pursue studies; we assume ourselves businessman first, and then try to do business; we consider ourselves a dancer first, and then begin to learn dance; we consider ourselves artist first, and then learn the art. Then, why can’t a seeker act like a seeker only while pursuing the supreme goal of life? One of the reasons is that most of us don’t want to take on the responsibility of being a true seeker of Supreme Truth. We don’t want to let go of the desires to indulge in the sensual momentary pleasures.

Detachment is the key to long lasting happiness

In the modern day society, while leading the day to day life, a common man gets attached to the people, places and things around him or her. Not only that, you also get mentally attached to the desires, goals or so called dreams of life. The materialistic society only teaches you to attach yourself to everything in your circle of existence so as to achieve a sense of security, success and happiness.

However, the problem is when these things disappear, as they often do, it leaves you with the feelings of emptiness, restlessness and grief. The attachment to money makes you greedy; the attachment to your status makes you selfish and mean; the attachment to the people around you makes you emotionally vulnerable; the attachment to the surroundings makes you fearful; the attachment to your goals and desires makes you restless.

Your mind is a real wish-tree

Personality is nothing, but a collection of your thoughts. As you think, so are your actions and as your actions, so is your destiny. Your mind is such a potent wish tree that whatever your mind thinks eventually materializes. Your present life is the result of your past thoughts in the form of your fears, aspirations and desires. Your thoughts help you create the reality that you experience. Whether that experience is good or bad, all of it is determined by our thoughts.

When you start worrying, the negative energy starts propagating into the Existence and the same negativity begins to manifest. Then you begin to think that the world is conspiring against you. Similarly, when you are happy, the world around you appears to be encouraging and wonderful. So, be watchful of your thoughts in such a way that you nourish the thoughts that brings you ever lasting peace and happiness.