Wanting Happiness Is Only Going To Disappoint You

Wanting Happiness Is Only Going To Disappoint You

You’ve got it all wronghappiness isn’t the goal you should be aiming for. Yep, you heard me right! Trying to chase happiness every single day? Not only is that unrealistic, it’s downright exhausting.

Let’s face it, life throws curveballs. Shit happens, and being happy all the time?

Yeah, that’s not possible.

Here’s the truth: You can't pretend challenges don’t exist or slap on a smile and call it "positive thinking." That’s just toxic positivity in disguise. What we really crave every day isn’t happiness—it’s PEACE.

Happiness? It’s fickle. It depends on conditions, circumstances, and everything going just right. No wonder it’s always slipping through your fingers, leaving you constantly chasing more or feeling let down when things don’t go as planned.

Peace, though? Now that’s something different. Peace is solid. It’s consistent. It’s about acceptance. It’s appreciating the good, embracing what you can’t change, and working on what you can without the insane pressure of being happy 24/7.

Peace is like flowing with the current of life, making the most of what comes your way. Happiness, on the other hand, is trying to control the waves and expecting them to behave how you want them to. One is freeing, the other is frustrating.

Here’s the key: You’re happy because of conditions, but you’re at peace no matter the conditions. And that, my friend, is a beautiful place to be. That’s the real DIFFERENCE.

So, stop chasing fleeting happiness. Go after that inner peace—it’ll stick around, no matter what life throws at you.

Peace is created through our choiceshow we think, feel, and act. It's about nourishing what feels good and courageously letting go of what does not.

Peace looks different for everyone, and while some things may support your peace, others may not. Once you learn how to create it, you can truly claim it.

And that’s why I’m here to help you create that peace! As a Life Coach, I will personally guide you on this journey, help you sift through the noise, and function at your best. Let’s chat! 🌟

Contact me here: https://thezenmonk.com/pages/bookingnow

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