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The Joy Principle: A Guide to Fulfilling Your Desires
As humans, we’re often driven by a complex mix of motivations and desires. We set goals, make plans, and take action, but sometimes we don’t see them through to completion. According to Abraham-Hicks, a spiritual teaching that has gained widespread popularity, the underlying reason for this is simple: everything we do is for the purpose of experiencing joy.
In a recent excerpt from a workshop held in Portland, OR on July 12, 2003, Esther (the channel for Abraham) shares a profound insight into the nature of joy and its relationship to our actions. Abraham-Hicks teaches that when we don’t see something through to completion, it’s because it stopped producing the joy we were hoping to receive. This statement may seem straightforward, but it holds a deeper truth that can revolutionize the way we approach our goals and desires.
The key to understanding this concept lies in the idea of alignment. When we’re in alignment with our desires, we’re more likely to experience joy throughout the entire process, from conception to completion. Abraham-Hicks describes this as a seamless flow of joy, where thinking about our desire is joyful, taking action is intoxicating, and completing it is fulfilling. On the other hand, when we’re not in alignment, we may feel a sense of disconnection or unease, which can cause us to abandon our goals or desires.
So, how can we cultivate this alignment and ensure that our actions are driven by joy? The first step is to tune into our inner guidance and listen to our intuition. When we’re considering a new project or goal, we should pay attention to our initial reaction. Do we feel a spark of excitement or a sense of dread? If it’s the former, it’s likely that we’re in alignment with our desire. If it’s the latter, we may need to re-evaluate our motivations and adjust our approach.
Another crucial aspect of alignment is to focus on the joy of the process, rather than just the end result. When we’re overly fixated on the outcome, we can become stressed or anxious, which can quickly drain our joy. By contrast, when we focus on the journey, we can find joy in the small moments and experiences that make up the process.
In conclusion, Abraham-Hicks’ teachings on the joy principle offer a powerful reminder that our actions should be driven by a desire for joy. By cultivating alignment with our desires and focusing on the joy of the process, we can create a more fulfilling and satisfying experience. As we move forward, let’s remember to prioritize joy and allow it to guide us towards our highest good.
[Reference]:
Everything you do is for the purpose of the joy that it is giving you. And so, when you don’t see something through, it means that it stopped producing the joy that you were hoping to receive. Of course, it is always better if you have anticipated something and you’ve stayed lined up with it. If you’re lined up with it, then it’s joy when you’re thinking about it even before you start, and it’s joyful as you start, and it’s intoxicating as you’re going, and it’s fulfilling as you do it, and it’s satisfying as you finish it and you’re in alignment the whole way on that.
Excerpted from Portland, OR on 7/12/03
Our Love,
Esther
(and Abraham and Jerry)
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