Is happiness a state that can be achieved once and for all?
Many of us dream of finally “reaching” happiness — as if it were some distant goal that needs to be worked for, earned, or deserved. And then, once we achieve it, it will stay with us forever. But… is that how it works?
What if it’s different? What if happiness isn’t something that comes from the outside, nor something that appears only on special occasions? What if it’s not a grand finale, but a daily choice?
Ask yourself now: “Am I happy?” And if the answer is “no” — it doesn’t have to be a cause for concern. It could be a moment when something clicks. You can simply choose: “I choose to experience happiness.” Just like that.
Yes, I know — it sounds a bit strange. As if I were saying to you, “Drink happiness.” But you will soon see that this is exactly where we’re headed. Because happiness is something you can pour into yourself — like a cup of warm tea on a chilly day. It’s something you can fill yourself with as soon as you allow yourself to do so.
In this article, I will tell you more about how this inner decision works and how to consciously choose happiness whenever you need it. It won’t be a theory that stays only in your head. It will be something you can feel in your body and in your heart — right away!
So stay with me until the end… you may find yourself choosing happiness in a whole new way today.
Happiness As A Choice, Not A Goal
See, when you feel thirsty, you simply reach for something to drink. You don’t analyze it for hours, you don’t wonder if you’ve already “deserved” water or if it’s the right time. You just feel the thirsty and you drink.
It’s the same with hunger – you eat. And when you’re hungry for love? You can fill yourself with love. It’s the same with happiness. It’s a feeling you can reach for – not waiting for it to come to you on its own.
If you ask yourself, “Am I happy?” and you answer, “No,” then… nothing is lost. It doesn’t mean there’s something wrong with you. It means that right now, you can consciously choose: “I choose to experience happiness.” And keep repeating this for as long as it takes until you really feel something changing.
It’s a bit like saying to yourself, “I’m drinking,” when you feel thirsty — sounds funny, right? But that’s exactly the point. Not only to wait for happiness to fall from the sky, but to learn to “drink happiness” — by pouring it into yourself, in your thoughts, your body, and your energy.
You’re not searching for happiness somewhere far away. You create it. Right here and right now. By choice. By intention. By taking a moment to pause and say to yourself: “I want to feel good. I want to feel light. I choose joy.”
This doesn’t mean that all your worries will vanish immediately. But something shifts. It’s as if you let a light inside that slowly begins to brighten you up inside. And that’s exactly what it’s about.
‘Drinking Happiness’, Or How To Fill Yourself With Happiness
Imagine that happiness is a drink. Pure, golden light in a glass. And you can reach for it whenever you want. You don’t have to wait for someone to bring it to you. You don’t have to ask. You don’t need a special reason.
You simply say: “I’m drinking happiness.” Or even better: “I’m pouring joy into myself. I’m pouring lightness into myself. I’m pouring happiness into myself.”
Sounds strange? Maybe a bit. But is it really less sensible than saying: “I need to achieve something more in order to be happy”? After all, both are just thoughts. The difference is that the first one supports you here and now, while the latter constantly postpones happiness until later.
The truth is that feelings are like vibrations. You can tune into them. Just as you tune a radio to a particular station, you can consciously choose that you want to feel joy. That you want to feel lightness. You want to feel happiness. And you can fill yourself with this — slowly, gently, softly.
This doesn’t mean you have to suddenly pretend to be euphoric. It’s more like energetic breathing – inhaling happiness, exhaling tension. And again: I’m pouring in joy. I’m pouring in lightness. I’m pouring in gratitude.
Unlike coffee, which you drink and its effects fade after a while, what you energetically pour into yourself can stay with you for a long time. And the more frequently you do this, the easier it becomes for you to reach for that feeling – without special effort. It’s as if your body and heart start to recognize this flavor. And they crave more.
This is practice. And that’s why you don’t need to wait for the perfect moment. You can simply… pour happiness into yourself now.
Taking Responsibility For Your Own Emotional State
This may be a moment that some of us find difficult to accept. But it’s worth making clear: You are responsible for how you feel.
Not the weather. Not people. Not events. Not whether someone appreciated you or whether something went well. It’s you (and only you!) who decides what you fill yourself with.
Sometimes we feel that our emotions come from the outside, that something is “happening” and that’s why we are sad, angry, or exhausted. But the truth is that often it’s not the “world” that overwhelms us. It’s just that we do nothing to pour something better into ourselves.
It’s a bit like the body — if you sit still for a long time, you start to feel stiff and sluggish. And you know what you need to do: move, stretch, go for a walk. The same works on the level of emotions and energy. If you don’t feel good, it often simply means… you don’t practice happiness enough.
Yes! Happiness also requires regular practice. It’s not about being “high” on joy all the time but about remembering that you have a choice. And that this choice needs to be made often, not just once a week. Filling yourself with joy is not a one-time activity. It’s something you need to do consciously. Step by step. Day by day. Even when you don’t have the strength for it. Or maybe you should do it especially at that time.
It’s very easy to start. Just close your eyes, and think: “I choose to feel better. I choose happiness. I am pouring lightness into myself.”
Do it as often as you need. As if you were exercising a muscle. Because that’s how this inner gym of emotions works.
And suddenly… you start to notice that you feel lighter. Maybe just a bit. But it’s enough.
To Conclude — Happiness Is Available Here And Now
You don’t have to chase after happiness. You don’t need to wait for it to come on its own or look for it in external circumstances. You can reach for it right now. Sometimes all it takes is a moment of mindfulness, intention, a conscious choice — and something shifts within us.
That doesn’t mean it will be perfect. But it does mean you have access to something that can truly strengthen you from within. Access to a state that is not a reward for something, but a decision.
Over time, that decision can become a habit. A gentle, supportive, quiet reminder that you are closer to happiness than you think.
And that is the most beautiful part: happiness really is available here and now.
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