Friday, March 29, 2013

Let's Start with Happiness


Is happiness an emotional state? Is happiness based on self-wealth? Is happiness life? Is happiness a success? I, personally, have encountered some typical settings that can never lead me to here or there. These are the general based theories that most people think happiness is; but we never stop to look at where we could end up if we thought of happiness in these particular ways. Due to happiness being a long-term goal everyone would love to accomplish, it is almost impossible to be content with it. We, as people, are always in a race or competition to outdo one another, and that’s when the definition of happiness is changed.

Never the less, I believe happiness does not mean everything is perfect but you decided to look beyond the imperfections. Life is filled with ups and downs, and maybe even some turnarounds. You may not get everything out of life that you wanted but it is up to you to make the best possible situation out of it. You have to look beyond the imperfection, look at how you would rather it be, and take actions towards making it better. It will only bring you towards a happier solution to know that you brought change and made the situation better. Happiness comes from within you; what you put in is what you will get out. If you expect good things then they shall come. Do not think of your situation as being the worse but more where you want to be or want, instead, think and speak in terms of what you do want. Follow your intuition, take action, and trust you will experience happiness. There is nothing better than to be happy with what you have, yourself, and all you will and want to accomplish. Check yourself and see what needs to be done so you can be happy! Remember, happiness comes from within and is what you are capable of doing. 

2 comments:

  1. Your post underscores the importance that attitude plays in our emotional state. It seems that sometimes in American culture we equate progress (better job, better house, better car) with happiness when, in fact, the competitive nature necessary to acquire such things may overshadow other aspects of life that provide joy.

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  2. I agree that happiness is something that people have to find within themselves. Just like anything else, it seems like being happy takes effort. One of my friends always tells me to force positive thoughts into my head because even if they don’t stick at first, eventually they will.

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