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Sleep Paralysis: Why Do I Have Night Terrors?

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1 month ago

October 27, 2020

Have you ever been caught in a grey zone, where your mind is wide awake, but your body is still fast asleep? Do you find yourself in a nightmarish reality where there’s no way out? Have you felt like you want to scream for help in your sleep but you can’t make a sound? Welcome to the reality of sleep paralysis where your night terrors get manifested!

In this article, we will answer the most common questions people ask about sleep paralysis and share with you some helpful tips on what you can do to avoid such a terrifying experience. Read on!

What Is Sleep Paralysis?

Sleep paralysis is a temporary sleep anomaly, when a person, while half-asleep, realizes that he can not move or make sounds, which provokes a panic attack.

It occurs when you pass between stages of wakefulness and sleep. It is during these transitions, that you may feel unable to move or speak. This state can last for a few seconds up to a few minutes.

During this state, you may also feel pressure or a sense of choking.

Many people have experienced this phenomenon at least once.

Why Do I Have Sleep Paralysis?

Some researchers are inclined to believe that the occurrence of sleep paralysis may be associated with the REM sleep phase when the human brain has increased activity. You can recognize it by the rapid movement of the eyeballs under the eyelids. In this phase, we dream.

During REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, your body is almost paralyzed: only vital organs work. Muscle tone is reduced by signals sent from the brain by certain neurotransmitters (gamma-aminobutyric acid and glycine).

The REM sleep phase usually lasts from 30 seconds to 2 minutes.

You go through the REM sleep phase when you are falling asleep, waking up, and during sleep. At this stage, your brain is in an active state and you can see dreams or various kinds of hallucinations.

The most terrifying thing about sleep paralysis is that it’s usually accompanied by vivid nightmares, and sometimes hallucinations (such as attacks of demonic creatures). This leads to very painful experiences and makes you feel completely powerless and trapped.

During the REM sleep phase, there is no synchronization between changes in the brain and a decrease in muscle tone, which can provoke sleep paralysis.

But why is there such a mismatch in the work of the brain and muscles? Some researchers suggest that genetics is to blame. Others suggest looking for reasons in our daily routine.

Here are the most common causes of sleep paralysis.

#1: Sleep position

If you often sleep on your back, you may be at increased risk. Experimentally proven that sleeping on your back increases the likelihood of sleep paralysis. 50% of cases of sleep paralysis occur in this position.

#2: Brain waves

During episodes of sleep paralysis, there is a disproportionate amount of alpha waves with intermittent bursts of beta waves, especially in cases where people have reported visual hallucinations.

#3: Drugs

The use of various drugs, whether pharmaceutical, over-the-counter, or illegal, can contribute to the development of sleep paralysis. Even alcohol is considered a potential pathogen, as it can disrupt various stages of sleep.

#4: Violation of neurotransmission

Disturbed levels of neurotransmitters are thought to increase your susceptibility to sleep paralysis. In particular, GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter) and glycine may be the cause.

#5: Mental illness

Those who suffer from mental illnesses such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, or schizophrenia may be more likely to have sleep paralysis. These conditions are characterized by sleep disorders, fluctuations in neurotransmitters, and are often treated with strong psychiatric medications that can easily increase the likelihood of this phenomenon.

#6: Chaotic sleep schedule, its disorders and deprivation

If you work shifts or don’t have strict sleep and wake times, you may be at an increased risk of sleep paralysis. This disrupts the circadian rhythm and sleep cycle. It leads to changes in the concentration of neurotransmitters, brain wave activity, regional blood flow, etc. All these changes increase the risk.

These 6 factors are the most common causes of sleep paralysis. However, there are also other reasons that you may need to consider, such as:

Genetic predisposition;
Leg cramps;
Neurodegenerative diseases (dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s);
Stress;
Neurological disorders (migraines and epilepsy);
Mental trauma.

What Are The Symptoms Of Sleep Paralysis?

#1: Immobility

The main symptom associated with sleep paralysis is the inability to move. If you found yourself completely motionless in your sleep, you are experiencing sleep paralysis.

#2: Inability to speak

One of the most noticeable and frustrating symptoms is the inability to speak or even produce any sounds. Imagine that you are stuck in a dream or dream-like state, but you are still conscious and feeling that a demon is about to attack you. Instead of screaming for help, you can’t even move your lips and feel tortured.

#3: Semi-conscious state

Some people remain fully conscious during sleep paralysis experience and can recall the entire episode. Most people are semi-conscious, which means that they have a certain degree of awareness or “flashes” of consciousness.

#4: Chest pressure

Some people feel a strong pressure on the chest when experiencing this phenomenon. Such pressure may feel as if a pile of cargo is piled on the chest, or as if a demonic entity is pressing on the chest. This pressure may occur due to breathing difficulty during the paralysis.

#5: Shortness of breath

You may also have difficulty breathing when having sleep paralysis. It can be caused by the specific position in which you fell asleep, pressure on your chest, or as a result of panic.

#6: Fear

Sleep paralysis often leads to a panic attack. When you find yourself helpless in your dream where you can neither move nor cry for help, you feel panicked and terrified.

#7: Helplessness

This is the most common symptom. You are aware of what is happening, but there is nothing you can do about it. If in addition, you have a nightmare or hallucinations, then everything only gets worse. Which again leads to panic.

#8: Hallucinations

Many people experience auditory hallucinations (hearing voices), visual hallucinations (seeing weird things, demonic beings, etc.), and sometimes tactile hallucinations (feeling things) that are not based on reality. In rare cases, a person may even report smelling something that is not based on reality (olfactory hallucinations). Common hallucinations in cases of sleep paralysis include animals, buzzing, demons, opening doors, footsteps, pressure, and whispers.

#9: Unusual sensations

Most unusual sensations that you may have during sleep paralysis experience are considered a byproduct of REM sleep. These unusual sensations are perceived by the consciousness as “real”, although, in fact, they are the result of chaotic brain activity. Unusual sensations may include feeling as if you are moving, swimming, or pushing; strange smells or sights; feeling stuck in a dream; etc.

How To Avoid Sleep Paralysis?

If you have ever had a terrifying sleep paralysis you definitely don’t want to experience it ever again. So, what can we do to avoid it? Here are some helpful tips!

#1: Exclude medical factors

Since the exact causes of sleep paralysis remain unknown, it is important to exclude all possible diseases that may contribute to it. These include checking for neurological conditions, working with a sleep specialist (to determine if you have a sleep disorder), checking for hormones, vitamin/micronutrient deficiencies, and others.

In addition to excluding medical indications, it may be important to exclude exposure to toxins. Regular detox cleanse can help you to minimize unpleasant sleep experiences.

If you have medical problems or have been exposed to environmental toxins, you will need to receive appropriate treatment. In many cases, treating the underlying condition will improve sleep quality.

#2: Create a proper sleep routine

If you are still experiencing sleep paralysis after you have ruled out or cured various medical problems, the next step is to adjust your sleep routine which includes:

Going to bed at the same time every night;
Wake up at the same time every morning;
Get approximately the same number of hours of sleep.

#3: Minimize possible sleep disturbances

Turn off phone notifications, block out outside noises and lights, and make sure your partner doesn’t roll on you in the middle of the night. If you have pets, make sure they don’t bother you in the middle of the night. Make sure that you don’t fall asleep with the TV on and avoid anything that might interfere with your sleep.

#4: Practice digital detox before bedtime

Cell phone, computer, TV, or other electronic devices before going to bed usually disrupt the quality of sleep. Try to avoid the use of electronics for 1-3 hours before bedtime.

#5: Avoid electromagnetic radiation

If you sleep near a computer, mobile phone, or Wi-Fi router, your sleep quality will be reduced. Put your cell phone in airplane mode and turn off the Wi-Fi router before going to bed.

#6: Turn off the light

Do your best to darken the room by blocking all bright light sources. Put light-blocking curtains or blinds on the windows to prevent light from entering during sleep.

#7: Increase the amount of sleep

Sleep deprivation or restriction is a factor that can increase the likelihood of developing sleep paralysis. Despite the fact that the quality of sleep should be more important than its quantity, you should sleep enough to feel mentally and physically rested after waking up.

Most experts suggest sleeping for at least 7-9 hours. However, it all depends on individual characteristics. If you are engaged in intense physical activity during the day, you may need more than 9 hours of sleep to get quality rest. Do what you think is right, but don’t skimp on the amount of sleep — this can increase the risk of sleep paralysis.

#8 Adjust your sleeping position

As we already mentioned before, in most cases, people who experience sleep paralysis sleep on their backs. So try changing your position while you sleep. Try sleeping on your side.

#9: Relax

If you are experiencing sleep paralysis, you may need to apply some relaxation techniques to solve this problem. Anxiety, trauma, and depression have been found to increase the risk of this phenomenon. Stress is known to interfere with sleep, and in some cases, the main cause of sleep paralysis may be over-activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Daily meditation practice and breathing exercises (pranayama) will help you reduce anxiety and stress. It should significantly improve the quality and quantity of your sleep and reduce the risk of experiencing sleep paralysis.

#10: Start a sleep diary

For some people, it might be helpful to consider using a sleep diary. When you wake up, write about what you experienced during sleep paralysis. Write down how long it lasted and keep track of how well you slept. Keeping a sleep diary will help you keep track of all the factors that can contribute to sleep paralysis.

The Bottom Line

Sleep paralysis can be a terrifying experience that can make you feel panic attacks. If you have occasional sleep paralysis, you can take the above steps to control this disorder. Start by making sure you get enough sleep. Do what you can to relieve stress in your life. Try new sleeping positions if you sleep on your back. And if sleep paralysis happens again, shake it off (when you fully wake up) and realize that there is nothing to be scared of!

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The Most Accurate Horoscope for December 2020

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23 hours ago

December 1, 2020

Katya Ki

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In this article, I will share with you the most accurate horoscope for December 2020 based on the Feng Shui flying stars chart. This horoscope includes not just predictions for different spheres of life and Chinese zodiac signs but also very important tips for protection from negative influences of the month and the activation of positive events and good luck.

Most Accurate Horoscope Based On Chinese Zodiac Signs

I believe that the Chinese Horoscope is one of the most accurate horoscopes you can use for correcting the energy of the month in your favor. I follow its recommendations every month and it really helps me to not only attract positive events into my life but also to prevent unfortunate ones.

I often hear that if you focus on positive things in life and follow the law of attraction rules, astrology doesn’t affect you. Yes, a positive mindset is very crucial; however, according to Eastern teachings, there are three kinds of luck that affect each of us:

human luck;
earth luck;
heaven luck.

Your positive mindset is your human luck which is just 33% of your total luck score. Your heaven luck (another 33%) comes from astrology. And your earth luck (33%) depends on Feng Shui and the energy you surround yourself with.

Of course, you can rely on your human luck and believe that your positive mindset can help you overcome all the obstacles. However, let’s say something negative happened and somebody yelled at you or your husband/wife cheated on you or somebody you love died. How many of us can stay 100% calm and positive in situations like this? You see when you allow yourself to react to a negative situation in a negative way you loose your human luck. Now you can rely only on your heaven and earth luck.

Ok, now let’s take a look at your earth luck. Is your house 100% balanced? Is it 100% clean and free of blockages? Does it have all the remedies and protection from negative energy? If your answer is “no”, well, you can’t really rely on your earth luck. And now all that left is your heaven luck that depends on astrology.

With the help of Chinese astrology, you can fix your situation, protect yourself from negative influences of the month, and activate good luck! All you need to know is what type of energy rules the month and how to deal with it.

It can be quite dangerous to play around with the energy of the month. People who have started to religiously follow all of the Feng Shui recommendations after reading my monthly horoscope articles noticed big improvements in their lives. Today I want to share with you these priceless recommendations for December 2020. I’m asking you to take everything you’ll read below seriously. It’s especially important to get all the protection tools for the month because they are literally life saviors!

For reading your Horoscope for December 2020, all you need to know is your Chinese zodiac sign. To do this, you just need to find your date of birth in the Hundred Year Calendar (click here)!

Horoscope For December 2020

RAT (1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008)

Horoscope for December 2020 promises a chaotic and quarrelsome month for those born in the year of the Rat. This is going to be a stressful time for you, as the people around you are nit-picking at everything you do. You may notice that your colleagues and superiors become more critical of your work than ever, and you may not react well to their comments about your work. Therefore, it’s crucial to take your temper under control and not to react to someone’s comments impulsively. Try to take every feedback constructively instead of becoming defensive.

Also, the energy of the month brings you misunderstandings in your relationships with your beloved ones. This may lead to severe conflicts and arguments that could be hard to solve.

To protect yourself from the quarrelsome energy of the month, make sure to carry the Dragon Holding Fireball Anti-Conflict Amulet at all times!

OX (1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009)

December 2020 is a truly auspicious month for those born in the year of the Ox. The energy of the month is bringing strong winds of change into your life, so you can expect a transformational period. It can come as a change in mindset or even a relocation or change of a job. As long as you maintain a positive approach, there are exciting prospects to look forward to.

In general, December 2020 is a time when you can make a good start on new projects and endeavors. Carry the Victory Banner Success Amulet to activate your luck.

On the relationship front, there is much potential for satisfaction with your partner exploring new experiences together. Keep an open mind and you elevate yourself to new heights.

Single Ox fall for those who promise new experiences. You’re in the mood for adventures and it will be this kind of mate that you find yourself attracted to.

TIGER (1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010)

Those born in the year of the Tiger are having a lucky period! This is a good time for pursuing your biggest dreams. There is also an indication of big life changes in a positive direction.

It’s a good time for those in business. Carry the Winning Luck Victory Banner Amulet for activating success luck, for attracting triumph over all obstacles, and for winning any competitive situation.

Your romantic luck is promising. If you’re single, there is a good chance to meet someone special. However, no need to rush things, take it nice and slow. If you’re married, you’re enjoying romance as much as their single counterparts. The advice for a married Tiger is – lead the way and your partner will follow.

RABBIT (1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011)

Those born in the year of the Rabbit are facing a dangerous month! Your misfortune luck doubles, severing as a warning to be more careful with safety. Horoscope for December 2020 recommends you to lie low and avoid taking risks. To protect yourself from all kinds of misfortune this month, carry the Five Element Pagoda Amulet at all times.

The good news is that December 2020 brings you completion luck, which means things you start can get finished successfully. Carry the Sum-of-Ten Amulet to tap the positive aspects of your luck this month.

DRAGON (1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012)

The energy of the month brings support and benefactors your way. At work, you will notice that things improve and you can move through the month with greater confidence. The main advice for you this month is – listen to your inner voice and follow your intuition in making decisions.

There is a good chance to get a promotion this month. Therefore, don’t miss your chance and get your promotion luck activated by placing a pair of the Dragon Horses on your desk.

To activate your business luck, carry the Qui Ren Talisman for Success.

SNAKE (1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013)

Horoscope for December 2020 promises a wonderful month for those born in the year of the Snake. Your heaven luck doubles bringing mentors and helpful people into your life. Stay open to receive both personal and professional guidance from those you consider your mentors. If you’re having any problems at work, there will always be people who help you with whatever you need.

To activate your luck, To activate your business luck, carry the Qui Ren Talisman for Success.

However, you should watch out as there is an excess of Metal energy in your chart, suggesting the possibility of injury from metal objects. Therefore, be careful when handling metal objects.

HORSE (1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014)

Those born in the year of the Horse have low energy and prone to getting sick this month. With COVID-19 making a big resurgence this month, it’s smart to stay home to keep safe. To protect your health, display a Wu Lou at your bedside. If you have to go out into public places, make sure you carry an Anti-Illness amulet to keep safe.

Make sure you take extra care of your health. Pace yourself with work. If you feel unusually tired, take a break.

Don’t commit yourself to too many things this month, or the stress could immobilize you further. Display the Key for Success and Victory on your desk to boost your energy and productivity.

SHEEP (1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015)

Those born in the year of the Sheep are going to feel a big improvement with their social life. You’ll enjoy spending time with friends and family. Take time to enjoy the holiday season. If you’ve had serious arguments in the recent past, this is a good time to attempt reconciliation. Feelings of animosity dissipate.

If you are single, you will notice that your personality sparkles and there will be no shortage of suitors. The ball is in your court where you want to take things. To activate your love luck, use the Peach Blossom Formula and display the Rat in the North sector of your house.

If you’re in relationship, be prepared to be spoilt by your partner!

MONKEY (1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016)

Horoscope for December 2020 promises a happy and romantic month for those born in the year of the Monkey. This month, you will find yourself easily being the center of attention. Your attractiveness and charm are increasing. Enjoy this time! Take advantage of this lucky period to enlarge your social circles.

If you’re looking for a serious relationship, there will be plenty of opportunities to meet someone special. This is the perfect time to activate your Peach Blossom Luck by displaying the Rooster in the West sector of your bedroom.

This is also a good time for the Monkeys to acquire a new skill.

ROOSTER (1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017)

Horoscope for December 2020 promises an exciting month for those born in the year of the Rooster. You’re going to enjoy an energetic time! Your mind will be generating so many new ideas. Your passion and inspiration increase, and you will discover so many new things to get excited about.

In your relationship, you could be feeling overly passionate when it comes to romance, and your enthusiasm may scare a good match away. Therefore, try take it nice and slow, don’t move too fast.

Though your luck is fantastic, there is an excess of the Fire energy in your chart. Therefore, make sure you carry the 5 Elements Balancing Amulet at all times.

DOG (1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018)

Those born in the year of the Dog are going to enjoy a prosperous month. Abundance and good fortune luck are coming your way! If you have a new idea or are planning to make a change, indications are strong you will succeed.

For promotion luck, place the 9 Rank Badge on your work desk. This special enhancer features the 9 golden cranes which attract the luck of career advancement!

On the relationship side, things are going very well for you. For those already in a relationship, an auspicious time to take things to the next level.

BOAR (1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019)

Horoscope for December 2020 promises an amazing month with the energies aligning to bring wealth and success for those born in the year of the Boar. You will notice that whatever you put your mind to leads to success and bring you joy.

Your career luck is strong. There is a strong chance of getting a promotion or being offered a new job. When the opportunities show up, embrace them!

For those in business, profits increase, and new avenues for diversification present themselves.

Activate your wealth luck by displaying the Wealth Tree with Mongoose and 6 Birds in the Northwest sector. Also, carry the Windhorse Life Force Amulet for success in all your endeavors.

Abundant Living

Abundance Haircuts In December 2020: Good And Bad Days To Cut Your Hair

Published

4 days ago

November 29, 2020

Katya Ki

Abundance Haircuts is a little-known sutra that reveals the negative consequences of cutting your hair on the bad days and the incredible benefits of cutting it on the good days. Bad and good days for this sutra are based on the Tibetan Calendar. Dates of Abundance Haircuts are calculated according to extremely complex formulas by experienced Feng Shui Masters. Naturally, each year, depending on the stars and their position, these days change.

Most people in the Western world have never heard about abundance haircuts. While for Eastern people it’s not a new practice. In this article, I will share with you this powerful sutra and give you a special calendar for abundance haircuts in December 2020 with good and bad days for haircuts. Pay attention to what day you’re picking for your next hair salon appointment – only choose good days for abundance haircuts in December 2020.

Why Is Hair So Important?

Since ancient times, people have given hair and any manipulation of it a sacred meaning. It was thought, that through one’s hair people can connect with the Universe. Hair serves as “antennas” and “guides” between our world and the world of Heaven. And so far this knowledge has not lost its relevance. Hair connects us with Higher forces, a cosmic energy, God, Higher consciousness. By connecting through the hair to the Cosmos, a person is fed by the energies of Abundance and Health.

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There were many beliefs associated with hair, some of them have survived to the present day. For example: in any case, you should not get a haircut by yourself, as in this case there is a deformation of your energy field, which can lead to poor health. It is also not recommended to get a haircut on the days of a lunar or solar Eclipse: the hair can suffer, weaken, lose shine, and volume.

What Are “Abundance Haircuts”?

It has long been known that there are days when it is especially favorable to cut hair. Among these days there are days of “Abundance haircuts.”

Abundance haircuts is a special ritual to attract abundance flows into your life. It is good to say special affirmations and mantras for abundance and prosperity on this day. So you will strengthen the ritual haircut and make it a more effective and efficient force.

On this day it would be beneficial to chant the Lakshmi mantra:

OM HREEM SHREEM LAKSHMI BYO NAMAHA

Or Ganesh mantra:

OM SHRI GANESHAYA NAMAHA

It is also very beneficial to say positive affirmations like:

I deserve to be abundantly happy and healthy!
My abundance is constantly growing!
I always have money for everything I need!
Money comes to me easily and fast!
I’m grateful for my abundant life!

Abundance Haircuts In December 2020

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Happiness Quotes: 50 Positive Sayings To Brighten Your Day

Published

1 week ago

November 24, 2020

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Happiness is a state of mind. Therefore whenever you’re feeling down, one of the most important things you should do is remind yourself that it’s in your power to boost your mood and change the timeline to a more positive one. Happiness isn’t a destination, but a journey that you’re experiencing every single day. In this article, we have collected 50 happiness quotes that will remind you of what true happiness is.

Here they are 50 happiness quotes to lift your mood and brighten your day!

50 Happiness Quotes

#1

“Heaven on Earth is a choice you must make, not a place you must find.” – Wayne Dyer

#2

“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.”

#3

“The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but your thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. Separate them from the situation, which is always neutral, which always is as it is. There is the situation or the fact, and here are my thoughts about it. Instead of making up stories, stay with the facts. For example, “I am ruined” is a story. It limits you and prevents you from taking effective action. “I have 50 cents left in my bank account” is a fact. Facing facts is always empowering.” – Eckhart Tolle

#4

“Happiness is the art of never holding in your mind the memory of any unpleasant thing that has passed.”

#5

“It isn’t what you have, or who you are, or where you are, or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about.” – Dale Carnegie

#6

“There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.” – Epictetus

#7

“Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness. If, in our heart, we still cling to anything—anger, anxiety, or possessions—we cannot be free.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

Happiness Quotes

#8

“When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” – Helen Keller

#9

“Success comes from gaining, happiness comes from giving.” – Jay Shetty

#10

“It’s not what is available or unavailable that determines your level of success and happiness; it’s what you convince yourself is true.” – Wayne Dyer

#11

“We tend to forget that happiness doesn’t come as a result of getting something we don’t have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have.” – Frederick Keonig

#12

“Happy people plan actions, they don’t plan results.” – Dennis Waitley

#13

“A Sufi mystic who had always remained happy was asked…. For seventy years people had watched him, he had never been found sad. One day they asked him, ‘What is the secret of your happiness?’ He said, ‘There is no secret. Every morning when I wake up, I meditate for five minutes and I say to myself, ‘Listen, now there are two possibilities: you can be miserable, or you can be blissful. Choose.’ And I always choose to be blissful.’

“All alternatives are open. Choose to be blissful. And then there are people who can be blissful even when they are imprisoned, and there are people who remain miserable even when they are living in marble palaces. It all depends on you.” – Osho

#14

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” – Mahatma Gandhi

#15

“The reason people find it so hard to be happy is that they always see the past better than it was, the present worse than it is, and the future less resolved than it will be.” – Marcel Pagnol

#16

“Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.” – Marthe Troly-Curtin

#17

“We begin from the recognition that all beings cherish happiness and do not want suffering. It then becomes both morally wrong and pragmatically unwise to pursue only one’s own happiness oblivious to the feelings and aspirations of all others who surround us as members of the same human family. The wiser course is to think of others when pursuing our own happiness.” – Dalai Lama

#18

“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Herman Cain

#19

“Don’t seek happiness. If you seek it, you won’t find it, because seeking is the antithesis of happiness. Happiness is ever elusive, but freedom from unhappiness is attainable now, by facing what is rather than making up stories about it.” – Eckhart Tolle

#20

“Happiness has nothing to do with what you have or don’t have. Happiness is related to what you are. However many things you may collect, perhaps they may increase your worries, your troubles, but happiness will not increase because of them. Certainly unhappiness will increase with them, but they have no relation to an increase in your happiness.

“I am not saying that you should renounce things, that you should escape from your home and renounce the marketplace. No, don’t misunderstand my statement. What is, is good. Nothing will happen either by dropping things and escaping from them or by clinging to them. Remain where you are, but begin the search within. Much outer searching has already been done, now go within. Now know the one, in this knowing one attains all. All desires are at once fulfilled.” – Osho

#21

“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” – Dalai Lama

Happiness Quotes

#22

“The state of your life is nothing more than a reflection of the state of your mind.” – Wayne Dyer

#23

“Don’t be too much concerned about money, because that is the greatest distraction against happiness. And the irony of ironies is that people think they will be happy when they have money. Money has nothing to do with happiness. If you are happy and you have money, you can use it for happiness. If you are unhappy and you have money, you will use that money for more unhappiness. Because money is simply a neutral force.

“I am not against money – remember. Don’t misinterpret me: I am not against money. I am not against anything. Money is a means. If you are happy and you have money, you will become more happy. If you are unhappy and you have money, you will become more unhappy because what will you do with your money? Your money will enhance your pattern, whatsoever it is. If you are miserable and you have power, what will you do with your power? You will poison yourself more with your power, you will become more miserable.” – Osho

#24

“Most people are searching for happiness. They’re looking for it. They’re trying to find it in someone or something outside of themselves. That’s a fundamental mistake. Happiness is something that you are, and it comes from the way you think.” – Wayne Dyer

#25

“If you are really feeling happy, you are feeling happy even if the whole world contradicts you. If the whole world agrees that you are not happy, then too it doesn’t matter. Your happiness is real. It cannot be canceled by anybody’s opinion. But if your happiness is unreal, it can be canceled by anybody. Even a small child can cancel it. You will be constantly looking towards people. You will be smiling, trying to show that you are happy so that they can say, ‘Yes. You are very happy. You look very happy.’” – Osho

#26

“Tantra says be real, be authentic to yourself. Your happiness is not bad; it is good. It is not sin! Only sadness is sin, only to be miserable is sin. To be happy is virtue because a happy person will not create unhappiness for others. Only a happy person can be a ground for others’ happiness.” – Osho

#27

“Happiness has always been an internal phenomenon. The sources of your happiness is inside of you.” – Sadhguru

#28

“People believe themselves to be dependent on what happens for their happiness. They don’t realize that what happens is the most unstable thing in the universe. It changes constantly. They look upon the present moment as either marred by something that has happened and shouldn’t have or as deficient because of something that has not happened but should have. And so they miss the deeper perfection that is inherent in life itself, a perfection that lies beyond what is happening or not happening. Accept the present moment and find the perfection that is untouched by time.” – Eckhart Tolle

#29

”Enjoy everything that happens in your life, but never make your happiness or success dependent on an attachment to any person, place, or thing.” – Wayne Dyer

#30

“The fact that happiness is associated with relaxation does not mean that it is impossible to be happy in the midst of strenuous effort, for to be truly effective great effort must, as it were, revolve upon a steady unmoving center. The problem before us is how to find such a center of relaxed balance and poise in man’s individual life – a center whose happiness is unshaken by the whirl that goes on around it, which creates happiness because of itself and not because of external events, and this in spite of the fact that it may experience those events in all their aspects and extremes from the highest bliss to the deepest agony.” ― Alan Watts

#31

“You need nothing to be happy.” – Mooji

#32

“Happiness is strange; it comes when you are not seeking it. When you are not making an effort to be happy, then unexpectedly, mysteriously, happiness is there, born of purity, of a loveliness of being?” – Jiddu Krishnamurti

#33

“Let’s not make happiness and success about the size of our homes, but about the size of our hearts; let’s not make it about gratification but gratitude.” – Jay Shetty

#34

“I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives. I’m not talking about the short-term gratification of pleasures like sex, drugs or gambling (though I’m not knocking them), but something that will bring true and lasting happiness. The kind that sticks.” – Dalai Lama

#35

“Joy is a natural phenomenon. Misery is your creation.” – Sadhguru

Happiness Quotes

#36

”Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace & gratitude.” – Denis Waitley

#37

“Be so happy that when others look at you, they become happy too.” – Harbhajan Singh Yogi

#38

“Action may not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action.” – Benjamin Disraeli

#39

“A whole new kind of spiritual happiness dawns in us as we realize that dark clouds do not ruin sunny skies… they merely pass through them to help us remember our love of the light.” – Guy Finley

#40

“Happiness comes from spiritual wealth, not material wealth… Happiness comes from giving, not getting. If we try hard to bring happiness to others, we cannot stop it from coming to us also. To get joy, we must give it, and to keep joy, we must scatter it.” – John Templeton