I have been asked many times by my clients, “Is my loved one happy in Heaven?” The response that I get from spirit is almost always the same “I am at peace.”
What I have come to understand is that here on Earth happiness is fleeting, As humans we become addicted to this euphoric feeling, and we are in a constant search for this moment of pleasure. We look outside ourselves; that new car will make me happy, a special shirt, a different job. But the truth is that once we obtain what we thought we wanted the wheel of desire starts over again. We are on the merry-go-round of life, constantly grabbing for that golden ring.
In death a process takes place and we let go of all attachments, wants and desires. When I say “attachments”, I mean of the material world and the worry of tomorrow. In heaven there is no time frame, and certainty no material desires. Without superficial distractions you are free to look deep into your soul and what you once thought of as happiness is now peace. Yet, there is still a connection of love with those on Earth, however it is without the anxiety of attachment. Because you strive to understand that everything happens in its own special time and exactly how it is supposed to be.
What you eventually realize is that the search for happiness was the ego mind trying to distract you from your path. We all have this sense of knowing from birth. The answers have always been within us. It would be wonderful if we could accept this key to freedom from spirit before we die. If we could realize that the light within is there to free us from this earthly sleep of darkness. Once the light in you is awakened it will be clear that you no longer need to search for happiness. Instead, you will reconnect with peace and joy.
A man once told Buddha, “I want happiness.” Buddha replied. “First, remove ‘I’. That’s ego. Then remove ‘want’ That’s desire. And now all you’re left with is happiness.”