幸福之源不在外部的事物中，幸福源於我們自身// True Happiness comes from within.
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Over the past few months, I’ve spent much time evaluating theology and the core foundation of happiness. It’s been the most rewarding and humbling experience to deconstruct and rebuild my individualism and inner-conscience.
Pure happiness comes from one's inner-self, confidence, and a healthy balance of knowledge and comfort with facing the unknown. For thousands of years, humans have used fabricated beliefs, folklore, and religion to have a spiritual, mental, and moral compass; but most commonly to provide our minds to cope with the unknown. Through these methods, people for centuries have had outlets and ways to look past the fear of the unknown and the comfort of hope for the future. This is the beauty of religion and folklore; it’s how societies strive together and how the world and humankind have cultivated charity, patience, and love.
My entire life, I’ve tried my best to keep a positive attitude and an optimistic mentality regardless of what challenges I’m facing. I’ve used my foundational beliefs as a crutch for my moral compass and course for my pursuit to find joy. After moving abroad and seeing the world from a different perspective, I’ve realized that humanity has more than one path to happiness. Instead, there is an infinite number of possibilities and methods. But as I’ve observed from many different cultures, people and societies, I’ve realized that happiness comes solely from oneself.
Outside sources can influence emotions, but in the end, it’s determined by yourself. Don’t rely on others or religions for peace and happiness, but instead rely on yourself.
It may be cheesy to post a picture of me drinking water while watching the sunset, but it’s more symbolic than literal. I’ve found my new purpose and identity and have shed away my fabricated foundation—no more superficial happiness and conscience decisions from societal gaslighting, manipulation, and cultural-based comfort. I’m drinking water and have put down the kool-aid and can look into the sunset with more substantial knowledge and happiness of the future.
Find yourself, and be yourself. Find your happiness, and become your happiness.
