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Bliss, bliss and more bliss!

Bern, in your last post you posed the question, “What are some ways you think people might stay in touch with living from their desired core?”
This is such a juicy question and I’ve been thinking about it all week. Before I answer your question I feel inclined to share how I define “desired core”. I see that as the part of the self that has always been there. The consciousness that preceded language and memory and walking and birth and maybe even conception. The part of us that we call essence or our authentic self or just Self, with a big ol’ S. We are integrated beings — both human and spiritual at the same time. We are here to learn and to grow and to experience all that life has to offer through our physical senses and through our relationships with family, friends, acquaintances and even strangers. The experiences we have and the connections we make and the lessons we learn all allow us to understand ourselves (both human and spiritual) better and better and better. And the more we understand ourselves
— what we love, what feels freeing, what gives us a sense of harmony, what we feel passionate about, what evokes feelings of love and peace and joy and creativity, etc. —
the more we are connecting with that desired core or authentic self or spiritual Self.

And, I believe that ultimately we are here to enjoy ourselves. To ride the ride and fully enjoy the moments while we grow and learn and play and explore and feel what it feels like to be human. The joy is what keeps us spiraling towards our desired core. I think Joseph Campbell said it best when he wrote:

“The way to find out about happiness is to keep your mind on those moments when you feel most happy, when you are really happy – not excited, not just thrilled, but deeply happy. This requires a little bit of self-analysis. What is it that makes you happy? Stay with it, no matter what people tell you. This is what is called following your bliss.”

Could it be that simple? Just follow your bliss? In fact, I can honestly say, “yes, it can be that simple.”
Now for the big question: What is your bliss?

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