Happiness is like a butterfly...the more you chase it,the more it will elude you...but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder..
Everyone wants to be happy. It is basic human desire and longing. We ,humans, often spend our lives searching for happiness in our relationships, careers and other material things, often forgetting the true meaning of happiness. We forget that life is not a destination but a journey and it is this journey that makes living worthwhile.
All of us are faced with hardships. Many a time we focus all our time,energy and attention on our problems that we forget what it feels like to be happy and miss out on so many good things in life and end up feeling sad.
If this is true then how are so many people so happy all the time? You'd think their life was all flowers and rainbows...
They too have problems the only difference is... their attitude...
Here are a few things i've learnt...
The best way to be happy is the most simplest five letter word... SMILE :D
It takes only 3 muscles to smile but 72 to frown... Not only is smiling healthier but it also makes you good company for those around you...
Next, forget all your past mistakes and regrets...what's done is done and you can't change that. Rather that brood about what could have been done think of what can be done now. Learn from your mistakes, don't hold grudges. Whatever decision you make, stick to it and be happy with it...don't regret the choices you make. Hold on to all the good memories and let go of all the bad ones...enjoy today because it is all you can be sure of.
Remember to always be thankful for everything that you have. Appreciate the small things around you. Never take anything for granted. Always appreciate the people in your life...they aren't perfect, love them for who they are and you won't have a reason to grumble :) Appreciate, compliment and encourage those around you...but be genuine...their happiness will become yours:)
Give to others, share and your happiness will multiply :)
Finally, place your happiness into your own hands. When you expect something or someone to make you happy they will be sure to fail you. Don't let this limit you. Love, care, work and live with all your heart...don't expect anything in return.
We are all given one life and it is too short to be spent with a gloomy face.
So Smile :), Be Happy and Don't Worry! :D
Everyone wants to be happy. It is basic human desire and longing. We ,humans, often spend our lives searching for happiness in our relationships, careers and other material things, often forgetting the true meaning of happiness. We forget that life is not a destination but a journey and it is this journey that makes living worthwhile.
All of us are faced with hardships. Many a time we focus all our time,energy and attention on our problems that we forget what it feels like to be happy and miss out on so many good things in life and end up feeling sad.
If this is true then how are so many people so happy all the time? You'd think their life was all flowers and rainbows...
They too have problems the only difference is... their attitude...
Here are a few things i've learnt...
The best way to be happy is the most simplest five letter word... SMILE :D
It takes only 3 muscles to smile but 72 to frown... Not only is smiling healthier but it also makes you good company for those around you...
Next, forget all your past mistakes and regrets...what's done is done and you can't change that. Rather that brood about what could have been done think of what can be done now. Learn from your mistakes, don't hold grudges. Whatever decision you make, stick to it and be happy with it...don't regret the choices you make. Hold on to all the good memories and let go of all the bad ones...enjoy today because it is all you can be sure of.
Remember to always be thankful for everything that you have. Appreciate the small things around you. Never take anything for granted. Always appreciate the people in your life...they aren't perfect, love them for who they are and you won't have a reason to grumble :) Appreciate, compliment and encourage those around you...but be genuine...their happiness will become yours:)
Give to others, share and your happiness will multiply :)
Finally, place your happiness into your own hands. When you expect something or someone to make you happy they will be sure to fail you. Don't let this limit you. Love, care, work and live with all your heart...don't expect anything in return.
We are all given one life and it is too short to be spent with a gloomy face.
So Smile :), Be Happy and Don't Worry! :D
"When you expect something or someone to make you happy they will be sure to fail you. " So true jenny. Keep up the good work and update often. Don't become lazy like me.
ReplyDeleteGood one Jen :). Though I would like to add that happiness in this world in my view comes from detaching yourself from material desires (You have mentioned this partially) and pursuing a spiritual pinnacle. In my view this means to do things that would make another person happy, helping others, making others smile, avoid hurting others and so on.This doesnt mean you sacrifice your happiness always. What this means is everyone around gets a fair share of happiness which in turn makes you happy. This is true happiness and ofcourse like u emphasize u need to carry a warm SMILE :)
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