Enjoy Life Fully From Within

by Haimavati Ishaya

When I first heard this phrase, it felt like a mystery to me. Only later, through practising the Ishayas’ Ascension, I began to understand it  – not as an idea, but as a lived experience.

I started to notice subtle but profound changes in my life. Situations that would normally make me anxious or nervous began to feel different. Instead of bracing myself, I found I could simply be there… and even enjoy what was happening.

I remember a work dinner in particular. Previously,, these kinds of events would trigger a stream of judgemental and critical thoughts – mostly directed at myself. But that evening, something shifted. I could see clearly that those thoughts weren’t really mine. And in that moment of seeing, I was free to place my attention on what was actually happening.

I listened. I connected. I enjoyed the evening.

What would usually drain me became genuinely pleasant.

Changing The Script

I began to notice this change everywhere – in my work, my friendships, my relationships. As the critical voice softened and fell away, my enjoyment of life naturally increased. It seemed, at first, as if my Ascension practice had changed the world around me.

But over time, I saw something deeper.

Life didn’t suddenly become perfect. There were still days when I couldn’t find my keys, missed deadlines, or felt overwhelmed by the news. But even then, something essential had shifted: there was no heavy reaction.

No shame. No guilt. No sense that something was fundamentally wrong.

What I’ve come to understand is that it has little to do with what is happening in my life, and everything to do with where I am living from.

Where Do You Experience Life From?

Each time I used the Ascension techniques – right from the very beginning – they brought me back to a silent, still space within myself. A space that is always here. At first, this happened only in moments. But gradually, and without effort, it began to feel more natural… until, eventually, it became my default way of being.

This silent, still space is always available.

The more I allow myself to rest here, the more peace, joy, and quiet contentment arise as natural side effects. I wake up looking forward to the day – not because everything is perfect, but because I am at ease within it.

This isn’t a passive state. It’s not indifference or withdrawal.

On the contrary, it allows me to meet life more fully. From this place, I can see situations more clearly and respond with calm and presence. I can contribute, rather than react.

And in a world that often feels turbulent, this may be one of the most meaningful things we can offer:

Not just to remain calm in the eye of the storm, but to see the storm for what it truly is.