Essence of happiness & beyond..

" Happiness, even the tiniest particle of a grain of it, never leaves one again; and when one attains to the essence of things... This is supreme happiness. When it is found, nothing else remains to be found, the sense of what will not awaken anymore, and the heart's torment will be stilled forever. " ~ Sri Anandamayi Ma (Saint of India) 


I had this thought, you know that list of "things to save up for" or sometimes known as 'Wish List'? Ever notice how though some items may be checked off, it remains endless? Perhaps "I'll be happy once I get ________." Once you got it, do you remember the happiness you felt? Did that happiness slip away or has that happiness stayed with you? 

Now reflect on a conversation you had with a good friend, a moment you found peace and clarity in a walk or hike in nature, or even experience that moment you realized 'this is what my whole life is for', whether it be during travels or the time you let go of the mind and followed the guidance of your own heart beat..


Notice what each of these experiences have in common. "When one attains the essence of things... This is supreme happiness." or as I like to call Joy. Unlike things, "...nothing else remains to be found."

Nonetheless, moments, memories, and experiences in exchange are the essences of joy, or happiness. With monetary and materialism, that happiness may fade or become dull until something more is attained, which is not the usual case with experiences. Yet of course, when someone experiences joy in different outlets or people, one would like to continue to experience that joy, but it should not be the endless hunger as with objects; the moment in and of itself is satisfying, for it is unconditional, without expectations that are beyond that moment in time. One can always revisit that moment, dive in to that essence and be embraced within the timelessness and spaciousness of the waters of emotions. 

As it is said, "It about the journey, not the destination." that is because we may not end up at that ideal destinations, however, if we do, it is rare it is everything we hoped for and made it out to be. {Being in the journey leads you to where you are meant to be and experience what are of benefit for you, more or less than you expect, nonetheless, exactly what you ultimately and divinely need.} What is remaining? The memories and experiences. That is what is remembered, the feelings.  Time and memories cannot be taken away. In a moment, your life or the ones you love can no longer exist in this realm. Every physical attainment will inevitably become dust on this planet; your essence carries the vibrations of it's journeys beyond this realm we call "Life".   

​ Taryn Artistry