My Joy is Independent

Six years ago, on independence day I had declared my independence in verse for myself through this poem. I had declared my independence on dimensions like peace and joy and love.

Declaration of Independence

My joy is quite independent

Of how you choose to treat me

Of what you choose to give me

And who you choose to be

Your words might hurt a little

Your actions might bruise a bit

But if I choose to let it go

I can untie myself from it

My peace is quite independent

Of the chaos that is around

Of the violence in the world

And the jarring traffic sound

The news might make me think

The noises might clutter my head

But I can also turn inwards

To access my stillness instead

My love is quite independent

Of how much you love me

Of how you show your love

And how my love you see

My love just comes from me

As my gift to me and you

Independent of who you are

Independent of what you do

This independence day I offer this verse to you not just as an idealistic goal or possibility that you can set for yourself but along with a practical (scientifically proven tools) to actually create happiness that can be quite independent of what happens around you or what others do to you.

I have a 12-week open online program starting soon on the topic of "Choosing Happiness", where I will be coaching you on this subject (in a small group of 25 people), in a closed Fb group with live interactive calls every Sunday. Write to [email protected] if you would like to join this program . The only prerequisite is that you are someone who is over 18 years of age and are willing to take responsibility and ownership for your own happiness.

I also have an ongoing group that meets online every saturday where I facilitate people so they can 'get happier'. Read more about this saturday group coaching program here https://craftingourlives.com/online-group-calls/