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The Power of Living Simply is Freedom

freedomAs I have been journeying in in life, I spend time questing the concept of happiness.  When I mentioned a goal of happiness to my coach, she asked how l would know I had achieved that end.  What is the happiness I was seeking.  I’ve been pondering this question, finding it difficult to answer. I don’t think in terms of end, but rather in terms of the journey.  And the journey is an expression of who I am every day of my life.

Our culture programs us to seek happiness through external gratification.  For many years, I followed that path, thinking things or people would make me happy. When I had or did and felt , then I would be happy. Have you ever had a thought like that?

The quest for acquisition didn’t bring me the freedom or happiness that I believed it would. As long as I looked outside myself I didn’t feel that sense of satisfaction I was longing for.  Or if I did, it wasn’t lasting.

What is real happiness

I came to realize that I have everything – already – in my life that I need to feel happy and be content.  It doesn’t come from things I have or the places I have been.  The most beautiful part of my life occurs when I realize – and am conscious and accept – that I do not need all the external ‘things’ to be free, to be happy.

To change my view of success and happiness – to see it and experience it without the ‘excess’, has taken considerable effort.  It takes continual focus on experiencing the states of separation and detachment.

To live a life detached from material things, and free ourselves from the constant wanting is my current paradigm of freedom.     The most beautiful, yet simple experience is being fully present and awake.

Wealth is something that serves us and allows us to move in the world.  This gives us a certain freedom.  Money certainly has its purpose, but is not for our expression of validation.  I strive now, for a life of simplicity.  It costs nothing to smile, bright and smart. It feels good and it makes me happy!

How to find happiness

It is within.  Aim to discover how you transcend your longings for the material things.  Maybe you will find it deep your mediation practice. Maybe it comes to you unbidden in certain moments.  You can notice those moments and replicate them, holding onto them longer and longer. Notice and appreciate your windfalls and blessing whatever they might be – no matter how large – or small.  Celebrate anything and everything around you that is wonderful.  Dwell on what inspires.  This is where you will find happiness.

 

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Reeny Carvotta Barron
I am a certified Reiki Master, EFT and NLP Practitioner, Meditation Teacher, Counsellor, and Sound Therapist. I bring intuitive, artistic, scientific mind-set to my sound therapy work. I can safely go deeper where I can unlock strong emotions and trauma. Ethical guidelines include confidentially, boundaries informed consent staying within my scope of training.Our healing sanctuary provides soft treatments which establish a soothing space for your therapeutic experience. Reeny creates personalised treatment plans which assist people in developing their inner self-connection. Your personal story review serves as the starting point to examine the complex beauty of your inner self. The carefully designed tailored healing sessions provide stress relief and emotional clarity to help you find inner peace.Reeny leads you through this journey with absolute compassion to always remind you of your presence. Our work together will involve listening to your story and observing your emotional reactions. Our collective supportive atmosphere will allow you to safely discover your authentic self while developing self-awareness to reach your personal growth targets. Your path to wellness and self-discovery begins immediately in a space that radiates understanding and warmth.‎

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