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Be blissful!
ABOUT THE TECHNIQUE
The meditation takes its name from the Sufi mystic Abdullah. Abdullah was famous for his ever-smiling face. It is said that even on his deathbed, Abdullah was laughing. Finally some of his disciples couldn't help it; they asked him, what was so funny about dying! Then Abdullah gave them the secret that his own master had taught him. He said, Remember that your happiness is always in your hands. Your happiness is 100% your own choice. Every day, life gives you a chance to be happy or miserable. What you choose is up to you! There can't be a simpler meditation technique than this! But don't be deceived by its simplicity; it is the most simple, basic techniques that really work.
INSTRUCTIONS
Every morning, as soon as you get up, even before you open your eyes, sit up in bed. Call yourself by name. Ask yourself, What are you going to choose today? Do you want to be happy, or do you want to be miserable?
Naturally, first thing in the morning, you are not going to choose misery! So your mind will say, I choose happiness. Then reply, Then be happy, that’s all! It’s as simple as that!
When you are faced every day with the truth that your happiness and your misery are entirely in your hands, you will stop blaming the external circumstances. You will develop an attitude of being happy - not because of external circumstances, not despite them – but irrespective of them. You are happy because you are happy, that’s all.
Affirmation
ABOUT THE TECHNIQUE
Your words, your thoughts, have great power over you. They have a great impact over the whole world that surrounds you also. You underestimate the power of the words you use. That is why you use them so casually, often negatively, especially when you talk inside yourself.
Create positive words for your consciousness!
If you find that you are in a low mood very often, try this: from now on, decide to use correct and positive words only. Stop supporting the negative thoughts that come up inside you. Give your power and support only to the positive thoughts and feelings, twenty-four hours a day.