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The Secret of Unhappiness

There is nothing at all wrong with wanting to be happy. When we ask the voice of desire if it wants happiness, it will always respond with a resounding “yes”! But, what if the endless pursuit of happiness is nothing more than a kaleidoscope of metaphysical distractions, orchestrated by concealed conditioning to keep us well clear of that precise possibility?

To find out, ask yourself these questions: Am I completely happy? Do I want complete happiness? Do I think there is such a thing as complete happiness here on earth? Am I of the opinion that anyone who believes that idea is deceiving themselves? What if a path of complete happiness was presented to you as a clear and present possibility? Would you opt to explore its potential? Or are you unsuspectingly attached to the illusion of personal unhappiness?

Real-Life Story: While attending an international conference on Positive Psychology, I spoke at length with a leading professor in the field. I asked her to consider the possibility of identifying and letting go of all concealed conditioning, toward complete happiness. She was quite intrigued by the question and asked how this might be possible. After explaining the process, I eventually suggested that she make the pursuit of freedom from concealed conditioning marginally more important than anything else in her life. After a few pensive moments she said, in a tone that hardly masked the deep dissatisfaction upon which it rested, “But that would be impossible. I am already trapped in a career and I have a mortgage!”

Is it likely that this response was not coming from the voice of full potential in this attractive, forty-something Ph.D., a leader in her field of positive psychology? 
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Mick Quinn is the author of The Uncommon Path and Poder Y Gracia and the founder of Choice for Enlightened Living Foundation. Mick's work is quoted in The LA Times, Yahoo!, CNN Living, and Woman's World.  Gary Renard, the best-selling (Hay House) author said this book is "informative and gripping". Raquel Torrent – Psychologist and Founder of the Spanish Integral Association said, “Mick Quinn’s style is clear and direct - like silence making music”. Mick lives in Utah with wife Debora. For upcoming events visit: www.mickquinn.com