The Quiet Truth About Happiness

First off— thank you!

I know this space is small right now (about 15 of you!), but the support, kind messages, and the good energy haven’t gone unnoticed. I’m truly grateful you’re here.

Let’s talk happiness.

We talk a lot about happiness— how to find it, chase it, and keep it. But here’s something I’ve learned: happiness isn’t always loud, flashy, or even understood by everyone. It doesn’t always look like a big smile or an exciting life. Sometimes, happiness is peace. It’s the quiet moments. It’s waking up with clarity. It’s walking away from what doesn’t align. It’s protecting your energy, even when no one claps for it.

My journey with genuine happiness began when I was gifted the book Healing With The Angels by Doreen Virtue on my 18th birthday. That book shifted something in me— it reminded me that happiness can be spiritual, soft, and intentional. That healing is real. That there is a deep strength in gentleness. One quote from the book that I carry with me still is:

“You are a powerful lightworker. It’s safe for you to be powerful. Your spiritual power brings great blessings in loving service to the Divine.”

That idea— that our light is meant to be shared— is at the heart of my happiness.

If you’re anything like me, you may have noticed that genuine people often get labeled “fake.” That when your kindness is steady, your peace is grounded, and your energy is high-vibrational, it makes some people uncomfortable. Not everyone is used to love that doesn’t ask for anything in return. Not everyone knows how to receive someone who doesn’t need to perform.

But being real is never the problem. Being genuine is a gift— even if not everyone recognizes it right away.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs reminds us that true happiness, or what he called self-actualization, only becomes possible after certain needs are met: safety, stability, love, belonging, and self-esteem. I’m fortunate enough to have walked through those layers so young— to have felt the weight of survival and the beauty of security. To have known instability, and then created my own peace. And because of that, I don’t just understand happiness— I embody it. I live it. And I love giving from it.

You can’t pour from an empty cup, and happiness isn’t just about what you have— it’s about what you can give. When your needs are met, when your inner world is nourished, you naturally want to lift others too. And that’s what brings me joy. That’s where my energy flows best.

So if you’re finding your own version of happiness— start at the roots. Tend to your needs. Protect your peace. Stay kind even when it’s questioned. And don’t ever let anyone dull your light because they’re still learning how to shine.

Happiness isn’t loud.

It’s not always celebrated.

But when it’s real, you’ll feel it in your bones. And so will the people who are meant to walk along side you.

With softness and light,

Rainey