Happiness. A Way Of Life.
I can’t put into words the excitement I feel at this particular moment!!! I’ve been attempting to write this post for a week now and for different reasons I haven’t been able to focus. Wether my phone was a distraction, social media or just my thoughts being unorganized in my head; it’s been a hectic week! I like working against time but this is ridiculous! LOL...The positive is that I couldn’t be writing this post at a better time than right NOW. I just got news that will change my life forever in a good way.(Hopefully, I can share soon!) I don’t believe in coincidences so I know that today is the best day for me to write this post. ‘Happiness. A Way Of Life.’
Happiness-
~ the quality or state of being happy.
~ good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.
~ the quality or state of being happy.
~ good fortune; pleasure; contentment; joy.
If you know me personally, you understand that I live by this. It’s rare when I’m not happy but I’m human so I do have my moments. People consistently ask me why I always seem so happy and my response is always, “Why not? I’m a firm believer that you attract what you give off therefore being happy has a purpose for me and the people that I come in contact with. There are so many ways that we can address the subject of happiness but too often, I hear people say, “I just want to be happy!” What does that statement mean? I can only speculate. Does it mean you’re not happy now? Does it mean you’re looking to be happy in the near future or is it just that you feel that being happy is something you have to work towards? At some point in my life, I remember making the statement above. Not because I felt like I was unhappy but because I felt like there were more things that could make me happier. To an extent, this is true. There are many things, people, achievements that can make you happier but those are only temporary. The happiness you feel from external sources can make you feel happier for specific periods of time. For example:
I want a Mercedes Benz! I do everything in my power to get it and until I do I’m not happy. I’m finally able to purchase the Benz. I’m so happy. I show it off. Wash it. Detail it and every time someone asks me what I ‘m driving, I poke my chest out with pride and say, “A Benz”. As the years pass; the Benz starts getting older and I’m now looking at all the newer cars. The Benz doesn’t make me as happy anymore. I get to the point where I want another car and until I get it; I won’t be happy, AGAIN! (Just an example; I drive a Honda & I’m happy with that!!! LOL)
The point of this example is to illustrate that you will never be happy if you’re consistently looking for external sources to make you happy. A nice car, good job, significant other, money, the perfect body; none of these things separately or combined will make you happy for a lifetime. Happiness comes from within!!! Let me reiterate that... Happiness comes from WITHIN. You must be happy with yourself, by yourself and for yourself before you look for external sources to make you “happy”. Think about it this way. You only have control over one thing in this life; that’s YOU. Sometimes, it’s even hard for us to control one self therefore how can one have an expectation that some thing or someone else can make one happy. Let that marinate! Through the years I’ve learned that, “happiness is not a destination; its a way of life.” Meaning that when you strive to live every day with joy, contentment and overall satisfaction with who you are; everything else is a bonus!
Things to think about:
Happiness, US. does not exist! Stop looking for a destination that will make you happy and understand you have the power over your own happy place everyday!
Material things come & go. Is that what you want your happiness to do...come & go?
You’re in control. As long as you control your emotions; happiness is a reality for everyone.
Embrace the feeling. Too often we think our feeling of happiness is too good to be true. Maybe it’s not!? Enjoy it!!!
Spread your joy! Don’t be ashamed to share your happiness with everyone. Sometimes sharing in itself is a reminder of how happy you actually are.
Material things come & go. Is that what you want your happiness to do...come & go?
You’re in control. As long as you control your emotions; happiness is a reality for everyone.
Embrace the feeling. Too often we think our feeling of happiness is too good to be true. Maybe it’s not!? Enjoy it!!!
Spread your joy! Don’t be ashamed to share your happiness with everyone. Sometimes sharing in itself is a reminder of how happy you actually are.
That being said...
I’m a extremely happy TODAY & TODAY is all that matters!!!
Thank you for the continued support. Love and Blessings to all of you & be on the look out for the last element of the series, “A Way Of Life” next week.
Enjoy the holiday weekend & be safe!!!
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