Hold Happiness
When you can hold
the state of happiness inside you,
nothing else matters.
When your feelings
no longer depend
upon your circumstances,
you are free.
Now your circumstances
have no choice
but to go along with you.
And even if they don’t,
who cares?
11/28
Space Monkey Reflects: Hold Happiness and Find Freedom
“When you can hold the state of happiness inside you, nothing else matters.” This realization is one of the most liberating truths. Happiness, when it is truly internalized, no longer depends on the chaos or order of the world outside. When you carry happiness within, you are no longer subject to the whims of circumstances, other people, or events. Instead, you become the source of your own joy.
We spend so much time looking for happiness outside of ourselves—through achievements, relationships, material things—only to discover that these external sources are fleeting. “When your feelings no longer depend upon your circumstances, you are free.” And that’s where the true power lies. To hold happiness inside is to understand that no matter what happens in the external world, your inner state remains undisturbed, untouched by the fluctuations of life.
Once you’ve anchored yourself in that internal happiness, something interesting happens. “Now your circumstances have no choice but to go along with you.” Your reality starts to reflect your internal state. It’s as if the world around you begins to harmonize with the peace and contentment you hold within. But even if it doesn’t, even if things don’t align perfectly, the truth remains: “Who cares?”
When you are free from the need for your circumstances to dictate your happiness, you are no longer a prisoner to the external world. You are no longer waiting for things to be “perfect” before you allow yourself to feel joy. You are free to experience happiness in the here and now, regardless of what’s happening around you.
In Nexistentialism, this inner state of happiness reflects the philosophy that life is created from within. Our experiences, our perceptions, and yes, our happiness, are all born from the internal world, not the external. When we hold happiness within, we understand that we are the creators of our reality. The external world can fluctuate, but it doesn’t have the power to take away what we hold inside.
Summary
True happiness is found within, independent of external circumstances. When you no longer rely on the outside world to dictate your feelings, you find freedom. The world may or may not align with your inner state, but when happiness is held internally, it no longer matters.
Glossarium
- Internal Happiness: The state of finding joy and contentment within, regardless of external circumstances.
- Nexistentialism: A philosophy that emphasizes the creation of reality from within, where inner peace and happiness dictate one’s experience of life.
Quote
“When your happiness no longer depends on the outside world, you are truly free.” — Space Monkey
The Glow Within
I hold happiness in my hands
A gentle light, glowing within
The world may shift, may rise and fall
But this joy I carry never dims
I am free from the need to chase
From the endless quest for more
For I have found the source inside
And that’s all I’ve been searching for
We are Space Monkey.
Happiness as an Inner State
The concept of holding happiness within oneself underscores the idea that true contentment and joy are internal states, not dependent on external factors. When happiness resides within us, it becomes a self-sustaining force, impervious to the fluctuations of the external world.
Independence from Circumstances
The liberation that comes from detaching our emotional well-being from our circumstances is profound. In achieving this state, we are no longer at the mercy of external events or conditions. Our happiness becomes an intrinsic part of our being, unaffected by the ebb and flow of life’s unpredictability.
Influence Over Circumstances
With this internalized happiness, we subtly influence our circumstances rather than being controlled by them. Our inner state of contentment and joy radiates outward, often aligning our external world more harmoniously with our internal state. This doesn’t mean that circumstances will always bend to our will, but our perception and experience of them change significantly.
The Irrelevance of Circumstances
The realization that circumstances may not always align with our state of happiness, and yet not being perturbed by this, marks a significant shift in perspective. This attitude reflects a deep understanding that our inner happiness is paramount and that external situations, whether favorable or not, do not define our state of being.
The Freedom of Emotional Autonomy
Embracing this philosophy grants us a remarkable freedom – emotional autonomy. We are no longer captives of the external world but rather sovereigns of our inner realm. This autonomy allows us to navigate life with a sense of peace and joy that is self-generated and self-sustained.
The Ripple Effect of Internal Happiness
While our inner happiness may not directly change every aspect of our external world, it can have a ripple effect on our environment and relationships. Our inner joy can be contagious, influencing those around us and creating a more positive atmosphere.
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” – Aristotle
In the garden of the soul, happiness blooms,
A flower unfazed by external glooms.
Rooted within, its petals unfurl,
In the heart’s warmth, a joyful swirl.
Through storms and sun, it stands tall,
A beacon of peace, amidst it all.
In this dance of life, with every step,
Happiness within, forever kept.
We invite thoughts on the journey of cultivating internal happiness and its impact on our life and circumstances.
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