"Success is realizing the true joy and wonder of life can only be yours if you follow your own intuition, aiming to achieve your bliss." ~Steven Redhead
Lately I've been thinking about what it means to be blissful.
To me, bliss is more than happiness, more than joy. Yes, it's being happy and joyful, but it's also being at peace. It's the moment when you look around and you are surrounded by the people you care about most, you are doing what you love, and you wouldn't change a thing.
Of course, depending on when you are reading this, you may be thinking: Yes, that's me! That's how I feel right now. Or you may be thinking, I really wish that could be me.
I believe we are meant to be blissful and live life to our happiest, highest good. But I think sometimes we spend our time waiting--waiting for our bliss to show up at our door (it probably won't), waiting for something to change (instead of accepting things the way they are now), or just waiting for an epiphany that will make everything come into place (how often does that happen?)
Waiting is a great way to pass the time, but it often doesn't get you anywhere.
But the good news is this: I believe that at any given moment our bliss is waiting for us to step up, rise to the occasion, shift our focus, make a choice and meet it.
And while I also believe in fate and destiny, I don't know if I believe there's one set path to arrive at what's meant for us.
Looking back on my own life, I sometimes feel like I went off course, took a few detours, just to end up back where I was supposed to be all along.
Instead of feeling upset or wishing I had made different choices, I actually find a certain comfort in that. It makes me feel like no matter what I do or where I go, what's meant for me will not pass me by. It's freeing to believe that I will end up exactly where I'm meant to be, maybe not on my own time, but in perfect time.
But here's the tricky thing.
In my day to day life I tend to forget that philosophy. Instead I often find myself worrying. I worry about things not working out the way I want them to. I worry about taking a risk that will lead me astray or making a choice that may not be best for me. I worry, I worry and I worry... way more than I should.
I think a lot of us do that.
I wish we wouldn't, though. I wish we could be a little more carefree--not completely, just a little--about the future and trust that life is working out in perfect order.
I wish we would follow our bliss more and not worry about all the things that may or may not go wrong because--spoiler alert--a lot of times things go right.
I wish we would remember what it feels like to be in a state of bliss so we would trust ourselves and push ourselves to do what feels right deep down inside to obtain that feeling again--or to maintain it so it's not just a fleeting moment.
That means making tough decisions now and then, and it may also mean not worrying about what others may think of those choices.
Believe me, I'm not trying to oversimplify this. I know I'm asking a lot.
I'm asking to let go of worry and to trust with complete conviction that somehow this maze we're traveling in, all connects: one entrance, one exit, so many ways to go in between.
I'm asking for us to believe that anything at any moment is possible. I'm asking us to trust in ourselves, to look for the connections, and to believe in destiny, to believe in miracles.
I'm asking us to stop waiting for the time to feel right because right now, the time is right.
But it's all because of this simple thing I want you to remember:
Your bliss is waiting for you.
This piece was originally posted on universeletters.com
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
It's Another Trump-Biden Showdown — And We Need Your Help
The Future Of Democracy Is At Stake
Our 2024 Coverage Needs You
Your Loyalty Means The World To Us
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
The 2024 election is heating up, and women's rights, health care, voting rights, and the very future of democracy are all at stake. Donald Trump will face Joe Biden in the most consequential vote of our time. And HuffPost will be there, covering every twist and turn. America's future hangs in the balance. Would you consider contributing to support our journalism and keep it free for all during this critical season?
HuffPost believes news should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay for it. We rely on readers like you to help fund our work. Any contribution you can make — even as little as $2 — goes directly toward supporting the impactful journalism that we will continue to produce this year. Thank you for being part of our story.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
It's official: Donald Trump will face Joe Biden this fall in the presidential election. As we face the most consequential presidential election of our time, HuffPost is committed to bringing you up-to-date, accurate news about the 2024 race. While other outlets have retreated behind paywalls, you can trust our news will stay free.
But we can't do it without your help. Reader funding is one of the key ways we support our newsroom. Would you consider making a donation to help fund our news during this critical time? Your contributions are vital to supporting a free press.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our journalism free and accessible to all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
As Americans head to the polls in 2024, the very future of our country is at stake. At HuffPost, we believe that a free press is critical to creating well-informed voters. That's why our journalism is free for everyone, even though other newsrooms retreat behind expensive paywalls.
Our journalists will continue to cover the twists and turns during this historic presidential election. With your help, we'll bring you hard-hitting investigations, well-researched analysis and timely takes you can't find elsewhere. Reporting in this current political climate is a responsibility we do not take lightly, and we thank you for your support.
Contribute as little as $2 to keep our news free for all.
Can't afford to donate? Support HuffPost by creating a free account and log in while you read.
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. Would you consider becoming a regular HuffPost contributor?
Dear HuffPost Reader
Thank you for your past contribution to HuffPost. We are sincerely grateful for readers like you who help us ensure that we can keep our journalism free for everyone.
The stakes are high this year, and our 2024 coverage could use continued support. If circumstances have changed since you last contributed, we hope you'll consider contributing to HuffPost once more.
Support HuffPostAlready contributed? Log in to hide these messages.