“There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way. There is no way to peace, peace is the way. There is no way to enlightenment, enlightenment is the way.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
Happiness IS the way.
This quote has been appearing in my mind a lot lately.
I have been working super hard.
Not hard like nails on a chalkboard.
Hard as in challenging – walking and creating in unknown territory – that kind of hard you feel as you diligently walk towards your calling.
I just am so in love with this life and with creating an incredible one while I am here.
I used to float around a bit listless.. still with a vision but when things would get challenging, I would fall into that classic ego trap of “I’m being punished, there must be something wrong”. And then I often would give up and start from scratch again. How many times I did that!
Now I see that to create something incredible you have to work hard. But you also have to have deep faith and surrender. You have to anticipate the challenges to arise at certain points of the creation that stretch you. You also get to enjoy it all – even the challenges.
The challenges aren’t punishments. They are baked-in to the creating process. But they wouldn’t be there if you weren’t capable.
Lately I have been learning how to work with the Enneagram as a symbol of creation – using it to map out the certain points when things get hard. Such interesting esoteric knowledge that I will certainly share once I have a better understanding myself.
Anyways – that said – there is a pattern I have been noticing in my nervous system arising.
This pattern of “I never have enough time to get everything done”.
It feels rushing, anxious, lacking, a bit fearful.
It feels like my heart is pumping and my mind is constantly thinking of all the things I can do and need to do.
Trying to rush rush rush to keep up with everything so I can be “happy”.
But there is no way to happiness… happiness is the way.
OR so that IS how I should like to live.
Everything is a seeming paradox – sometimes we have to sacrifice pleasure in the moment for the ultimate “reward” of our work.
BUT – even THAT – we can learn to enjoy. When we truly have the discipline, devotion, and remembrance of our WHY. Keeping our eye on the prize and masterfully keeping it present NOW.
That is a huge dance in this human life between the “time” that governs our world and schedules, and the “time” that is made up of infinite, rhythmic moments of flow.
What I am learning now is to reprogram my nervous system to find that flow in each moment and to enjoy life’s moments on a deeper level.
To be more present and anchored in to every part of the process – rather than always focusing on some arbitrary future moment where I have already “made it”.
What about this whole process of “making it”?
The “made it” moments are only a small fraction of life – because even once you “make it” – it will be on to the next creation.
And that is just human life.
I know this is elementary Eckhart Tolle spirituality.
Yet it comes back on new levels as you go.
How can I enjoy this moment NOW even more?
How can I relax even deeper into my process – holding the knowing I am working hard on something AND I am already IN the calling – the zero point – NOW?
These are the questions I ask myself.
Taking that dedication to be more mindful and grounded.
And especially taking care of my body (nervous system) to help it re-write the old patterns of “rush rush rush” in American society to – enjoying and taking it one step at a time.
Doing what needs to be done with a heartful style.
For me, singing and making songs really helps me to create harmony in this department. Humming. Breathing. Affirming. Praying.
Happiness is the way.
How could it not be?
Your creations are born out of the STATE you’re dominantly in.
Why create a stressful position for yourself out of stress?
We must think and operate clearly.
So… that’s my homework right now.
When we awaken we don’t work towards enlightenment – enlightenment is now – it IS the way – and it makes way for more experiences and opportunities of expansion in this human life.
In duality it seems like a paradox – but in the law of three it makes perfect sense.
The duality is the dichotomy between working diligently towards a future and deeply enjoying the deliciousness of right now.
The third factor one needs to see to reconcile the “opposites” or the “paradox” is ENLIGHTENMENT. EVOLUTION. The ability to be aware and hold both – anchoring soul into the beauty of now and fusing it into linear time to make our wildest dreams come true.
In Eastern philosophy it is understood that now is all there is and often people take this as a sign not to try to create anything in this world.
In Western philosophy it is understood that we need to sacrifice our now to build a life that will be more worthwhile and rewarding for future generations – often resulting in a state of never-ending burnout and preoccupation.
But again – they are both true and true mastery is knowing and holding both.
Which is why I love being at peace with all that is now fully AND creating an incredible business that demands for me to face every limiting belief I have almost every day.
Yet I really do enjoy it so much. But it is important for me to keep God’s presence at the forefront of my awareness so I can feel that radiant love (that which we’re all truly hungering for) through it all.
Mainly the key for me is not getting too carried away in the “needing the destination” to be fulfilled – but also not getting so carried away in the moment that I don’t tend to my tasks.
I have lived on both sides and extremes many times. And both have served me.
In the US grid it is hard not too get pulled into a “rat race” state of mind grind (even after the 9-5) – but I have also spent years in what my friend MaoMao would endearingly call a “catatonic stupor” – just floating around completely zen but disassociated as hell.
And now I am just hearing that call to take heed to that fine balance.
So – thanks for reading and maybe this is a reminder to you to do the same.
Give yourself permission to feel the joy of LIFE now – because there is no destination, truly!
AND – our soul DID come here with a purpose and while life seems long – it is actually quite short and so why not create the most incredible experience for yourself and others while you’re here, every day?!
Is it hard? Yes. I’m not going to bullshit you like some of my previous “New Age” teachers did. You gotta take risks, follow the calling, and do the work Soul is asking you. You gotta stop being defeated by the limiting beliefs and fears.
It is worth it? Yes.
Can the whole enchilada be a super fun video game where we keep leveling up our hologram, inside and out? Double yes.
Let’s go into the “New Year” Strong. (New Year in quotes because the Gregorian new year isn’t spiritually accurate but – we’ll take it.. I love any excuse for new beginnings.)
Much love everyone and thank you for rocking with me!
I am praying for the most INCREDIBLE 2026 for you all.
2025 was a year of intense transformation – the year of the snake. As we go into the year of the horse there does feel a more lightness and friendliness in the air. We’ll see.
Either way – we’re gonna find a way or make a way to create BIG LOVE.
I am so excited.
Until next time.. Happy “New Year”!!
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