The reason why there is so little happiness in the world is dependency. Happiness is not dependent on 'anything' or 'anyone' or found 'anywhere'. We keep delaying our happiness until things are just right in our life. We think we will be happy in the future and then wonder why we are not happy now.

Happiness is only possible when we are able to accept everyone as they are, at every moment, in every situation. That means an end to judging or resisting others, an end to complaining and blaming, an end to criticizing and controlling and an end to competing with anyone.

Happiness means the awakening and acceptance of self responsibility. It is only when we choose thoughts and feelings that are aligned with our true nature of purity, peace and love that we can shift - from asking to sharing, from holding on to letting go, from expectations to acceptance, from the past and the future to being in the now. We can create a life of joy, contentment and bliss, because we have the choice and the power. Happiness is a decision.

Awakening with Brahma Kumaris

A daily international TV show, 'Awakening with Brahma Kumaris' is changing peoples lives all over the world. The purpose of the show is to give an insight into how and why we think and behave in certain ways. The process reveals the perceptions and strong beliefs which influence our thoughts and feelings and takes us on a journey of self transformation. This TV show, which is a household name today, has helped millions of people overcome mental stress, depression, addictions, low self esteem and unhappy relationships, as they take personal responsibility for their lives and alter their outlook towards challenges.

About the Author

Sister Shivani is a practitioner of Rajyoga meditation of the Brahma Kumaris. With a background in engineering, her ability to analyze deep-rooted emotions like ego, stress, anger and fear is empowering people to take personal responsibility of their thoughts and choose a life where acceptance and contentment is natural. She presents a logical yet comfortable way of adopting spirituality and thereby creating beautiful relationships - with yourself, others and God. Suresh Oberoi is an internationally recognized Indian film actor with over 250 films to his credit. A multitalented personality, he has excelled in all genres of the medium. He has a keen interest in exploring and experiencing spirituality in practical life. He has a deep desire to reach out to the world to spread the seeds of spirituality, as he firmly believes that it is the only way to heal body and mind, to experience true love and happiness.