Why you don’t have to force yourself to be ‘happy’

This holiday season, remember that sadness and loneliness are not feelings we need to avoid [Mindvalley Logo]( “The Guesthouse” by Rumi This being human is a guest house.Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness,some momentary awareness comesas an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all!Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows,who violently sweep your houseempty of its furniture,still, treat each guest honorably.He may be clearing you outfor some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice,meet them at the door laughing,and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes,because each has been sentas a guide from beyond. Recently on the Jay Shetty podcast I shared the idea that one does not have to force themselves to be happy or positive. And because the holidays are often seen as the season to share joy and happiness... It can also make one feel pressured to hide their sadness or melancholy. But as Rumi so beautifully described in his poem ‘The Guesthouse,’ all our emotions hold within them a gift. And even sadness, loneliness and melancholy are emotional states to embrace. I explain why in [this short 2-minute clip]( that’s gone viral on Instagram from my interview with Jay. [Watch the Video]( [Watch the video here and let me know what you think >>]( By the way, if you enjoyed this short 2-minute clip, the full interview is free to watch on Jay Shetty’s YouTube channel. [Watch the Video]( [Watch the full interview]( Among the many things we talked about in this interview, Jay and I explored ideas such as: - Why compassion is not something you do for others - but for yourself. ([13:18]( - John D. Rockefeller’s philosophy for success, and the practice of ‘blisscipline’ ([24:08]( - The surprising way forgiveness can rewire your brain ([29:53]( - The three pillars of manifesting, and how to bring your visions into reality ([35:34]( - Six powerful questions to ask yourself before you go to bed at night ([47:46]( [Here’s a link to the full interview on YouTube >>]( Keep Evolving, Vishen Founder - Mindvalley Author of [The 6 Phase Meditation Method]( [The Code of the Extraordinary Mind]( and [The Buddha and the Badass]( Follow The Real Me on [Instagram](   Step into your greatness [Join Mindvalley Today](www.mindvalley.com/membership?otag=footer) [Get it on Google Play](   [Download on the App Store]( [Mindvalley on Facebook]( [Mindvalley on Twitter]( [Mindvalley on Instagram]( [Mindvalley on Youtube]( [Mindvalley on Linkedin]( [Mindvalley on Telegram]( [Support Center]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Log In]( 14525 SW Millikan Way #31545 Beaverton, OR 97005-2343