Are You Truly Happy? A Spiritual Guide to Joy and Self-Awareness

Happiness is often spoken about as if it were a simple emotion or fleeting mood. In reality, happiness is a state of being—one deeply tied to your spiritual awareness and alignment with your true self. The real question you should be asking is not “What makes me happy?” but “Am I truly happy?”

This question is not one to ask only when life feels calm or easy. You should carry it with you into every moment: when you are at work, when you’re with loved ones, when you’re alone, and even when you’re about to do something you don’t want to do. By asking yourself consistently, “Am I happy?” you train yourself to stay present, honest, and aligned with what you truly desire.

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Happiness as a Spiritual State

Happiness is not a product of circumstance. It is a reflection of your connection to self and the universe. It shows how present you are with your inner being. True happiness cannot be reduced to external possessions, relationships, or achievements.

Ask yourself: If someone gave you a million dollars, would you be happier? If you met the love of your life, would you feel happier? If you achieved your dream lifestyle, would that make you happier?

If your answer is yes, then you must also confront this truth: perhaps you were not fully happy to begin with. This awareness helps you separate authentic joy from temporary satisfaction.

Settling vs. True Joy

Many people live in “settled” happiness. They tolerate a job, maintain a relationship that doesn’t fully align, or accept health habits that don’t energize them. They say, “I’m fine” when inside they are not.

Settling compromises your true self. You are not here to simply exist or operate on autopilot. You are here to create. Your deepest desires are not random. They are signals—lighthouses—guiding you toward the fullest expression of your life.

When you accept a watered-down version of happiness, you carry an unspoken dissatisfaction that never leaves. Only by refusing to settle can you step into pure joy.

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Self-Awareness and Alignment

Happiness requires deep self-awareness. You must look at the major areas of life—career, relationships, health, and spirituality—and ask if they truly resonate with you. If not, it isn’t about fixing what’s “wrong.” It’s about recognizing misalignment and creating something new.

You don’t need to copy anyone’s formula. You can build your own spiritual practice, design your own career path, and create the kind of relationships that reflect your authentic self. The goal is alignment, not conformity.

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The Future Self Frequency

Your desires are not fantasies. They are echoes from your future self. When you imagine a life of joy, fulfillment, and abundance, it is because that version of you already exists. Happiness is created by embodying that version now.

Think of it like being promised a large sum of money in a few years. Even before it arrives, your mindset shifts. You live differently because you know it’s inevitable. In the same way, when you embody your future self today, joy becomes your present state—regardless of your current circumstances.

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Taking Ownership of Your Joy

You cannot outsource happiness. No partner, job, or circumstance is responsible for it. You are the center of your universe, and only you can claim ownership of your joy.

This doesn’t mean you cannot enjoy support from others, but their role is secondary. Your role is primary. When you align with your true self, you stop waiting for external validation. You live joyfully because you are living as your authentic self, right now.

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The Path to Pure Joy

Stop settling. Refuse watered-down versions of what you desire.

Stay present. Keep asking, “Am I truly happy right now?”

Recognize desires as guidance. They point to your authentic self.

Embark on self-discovery. Find practices, relationships, and work that resonate.

Embody your future self today. Act as if it’s already done.

Take ownership. Joy is your responsibility, not anyone else’s.

When you stop compromising and start embodying, you shift from momentary happiness to pure joy. Joy is the highest form of happiness, and it is achieved by living as your true self without dilution.

Closing

True happiness is not about waiting for circumstances to change. It is about recognizing that you are the creator of your reality. By aligning with your future self and claiming your desires in the present, you move beyond shallow contentment into deep, spiritual joy.

Happiness is not found—it is embodied.

Peace and abundance always

Dr. Abundant