January: On Existence 

January 25

Today's reflection was inspired by Sylvia Plath's novel The Bell Jar. 

You are promised a great many things that are supposed to make you happy: money, fame, status, a new job, a promotion, a big house, nice car, the perfect partner, sex, alcohol, food, a new watch, a new phone, a new computer, followers, likes--the list goes on.

But look around you. How much of what you have that you once believed would make you happy . . . actually does?

Search your mind. Challenge the beliefs you have of the things you are told should make you happy. Reach beyond them and find the thing that brings you true happiness . . . what is it? Who is it?

• Reflection title: That Which Makes You Happy
• Creative inspiration: Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar
• Reflection Question: What is it which truly makes me happy?