The Unhappiness Issue

For many, happiness can be elusive. The question of “Why Am I Not Happy?” sets us on the path of searching for its solution.

Many people across the ages have offered solutions for unhappiness. For instance, many self-help and new age books out there claim that “happiness is a choice” (as if there would be anyone who would make a conscious choice to be unhappy and miserable). Can happiness really be so simple? Just choosing to be happy will make you happy? Logically, it doesn’t quite seem so.

Then, there is another bunch of self-help books that suggest the importance of positive thoughts, being mindful of the present, being nice to others, and being grateful for what we have. The trouble is just this.  Most people who read self-help books fail to get results. Why else would you keep seeing newer print books that offer similar solutions every year? Don’t get us wrong. None of these suggestions that are made by self-help books are bad – but they don’t fully solve the problem of “Why Am I Not Happy.” So there might be something else to it. 

At the 2008 Happiness & Its Causes Conference in San Francisco (yup – there was such a conference), many people offered their thoughts and solutions to the problem. The speakers ranged from scientists, doctors, and psychologists to artists, philosophers, and religious people. Their solutions ranged from simplicity, slowing down the pace of your life, letting go of negativity, staying hopeful, letting go of sadness, and connecting with others. All of these things are good (and smart) things to do. Unfortunately, these things only partially solve the problem of “Why Am I Not Happy?”

Why are those partial solutions? It is primarily because of incorrect diagnoses of why people are unhappy. Unless you diagnose the problem correctly, you won’t be able to administer the right medicine. 

So, what is the real reason for unhappiness?

The Real Reason For Unhappiness

The beauty of Master Choa’s teachings is that it is much easier for us to get our hands on the problems we face and find their solutions. The epic problem of unhappiness is no exception.

The answer and explanation are simple.

You are the soul and not the body.

It is just as simple as that. Let’s state this again, in case you missed it out the previous time.

You are the soul and not the body.

Most people only focus on things that the physical body can enjoy. This is in the form of more stuff, gadgets, material possessions, fame, status, or even good physical health. One does come across many middle-aged individuals who experience the so-called mid-life crisis, which generally has to do with a sense of confusion around where they are going with their lives, depression, and a lack of self-confidence.

Then, there are many who try to suggest remedies for such a crisis by taking up a new hobby, such as running, going to the gym, traveling, or simply working longer hours. We know something is missing that nothing seems to fill, yet we are clueless as to what. This is the emptiness that seems difficult to dissolve.

However, none of these are real solutions. They are distractions because you are not a body; none of this really helps.  This doesn’t impact the real “you” (the soul).

There are many who think success will make you happy. A nice job, a nice fat paycheck, luxury cars, and fame. But do they make people happy? The famous Hollywood actor Jim Carrey once said:

“I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of, so they can see it’s not the answer.”

What he said seems to be true. He is rich. He is famous. He is good-looking. But he is still not happy.

The soul doesn’t care about what you look like, the price tag on the clothes you wear, the car you drive, or the places you visit. The soul wants (and craves different things). The soul enjoys being “fed” with spiritual energy. The soul likes to be compassionate and help others, and the soul likes to grow and likes freedom.

How To Be Happy?

If you really want to be happy, the solution is simpler than you think. You need to start focusing on your soul. Flip your priorities around, and start looking inward.

We are not saying that one shouldn’t care about the body or material stuff. Those are very important. It is important to exercise and keep the body fit and healthy. It is good to have money, given that your needs and requirements have to be met. It is good to have abundance, prosperity, and success, given that it provides comfort and the financial freedom to focus on yourself. But the pursuit of material possessions shouldn’t be at the expense of your essence (the soul).

Feed your soul. Meditate every day (or almost every day).  Practicing something Meditation on the Twin Hearts puts the real you (the soul) in contact with your source. By doing the meditation on the Twin Hearts, you would be able to “feed” your soul with the source of its sustenance (i.e., lots of Divine energy – the very stuff the soul is made of). You will feel complete and fulfilled.

When you keep up with this, re-establish the link with the source, and strengthen it regularly, you will realize that unhappiness is just a thing of the past.

Don’t take our word for it. Try this for yourself and do let us know how it went.