We live with many rules about how we should feel. When we believe we have to feel a certain way given our circumstances, we are enslaved to our emotions. If we are stuck in traffic we think we should feel angry and anxious, so we do. If a loved one is sick we think we should feel worried and afraid. If it’s cloudy outside, we think we have to feel bad.

Now you may find that some of your reactions seem almost pre-programmed, beyond your control, and without a doubt you’re right. For our entire lives we’ve been told what to do and how to live, what’s more important and what to avoid, from family, caregivers, teachers, television, the list goes on and on. It is easy to mistake all these incoming signals as rules and guidelines for how to live. They are not. The moment you allow yourself to break free from outside dictates and embrace your own standards for happiness, you are free.

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The Law of Love is not only the key to our happiness on this universe, but also into the next realm of existence. In the same way that we are to forgive others as we want to be forgiven, we must love others the way we want to be loved. Such is the golden rule of the universe. Only by doing this can we truly open our hearts to allow further good to come into our lives.

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When striving to create a greater sense of happiness in your life, the power of living a balanced life should not be overlooked. An unbalanced, chaotic lifestyle is one sure way to create stress, fear and dissatisfaction in all areas of your life, and ultimately contribute to an overwhelming sense of unhappiness.

Nowadays we are busier than ever, so creating a balanced life may seem difficult to do. However, understand that a balanced life is not about perfection but rather flexibility.

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When you think of being happy with your life, you probably imagine specific circumstances that will make you feel content and satisfied. You might see yourself with a better job, more money, a committed relationship, or any number of other possibilities. But do those things guarantee happiness?

You can probably think of people who already have the very things you want, yet they don’t seem happy at all. They may have plenty of money, but experience serious relationship problems. They may have a thriving career but struggle with health issues.

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