Do you live in the moment? Or are you perpetually focused on your next destination or accomplishment? Do you believe that when you get to a certain place you will be happy, but you are unable to be happy now? If you have answered yes, then you may be suffering from a condition called “destination addiction.”
Destination addiction is the illusion or belief that happiness is somewhere in the future—almost like a phantom limb. “I will be happy when this happens or I arrive at a particular destination.” The truth is—a destination is just a road marker. If you arrive at that point because you have made a necessary internal change, then yes, you will be happier. On the other hand, if you just focus on getting to the destination or you push to receive the reward (destination) before you have made the internal change, then your happiness will be short-lived.
Why?
You have brought your existing internal conflict or unfinished business with you to the new destination and that is the real source of your discontent. Yes, new toys, new relationships, and new adventures are wonderful and fun, but I feel it is important to remember that true happiness comes from internal clarity, contentment, and being able to be fully present in your life.
So if you would like to learn a new way to help you become more fully present and embrace joy, contentment and clarity then, I invite you to explore some of the ICWIB art activities and videos for FREE. Why? They are a simple and affective way to help you activate your conscious mind and in the process unravel confusion, become more present, which means that you then have the ability to create a life that is a true reflection of who you are and what you believe.