Happiness. Is that not
what we all desire in life!? I believe that happiness in life is the highest form of success. Yet, how does one get to this
point of happiness and then maintain these feelings throughout life's trials and tribulations. I often ask myself
this question? What I have learned throughout my journey of self exploration is
that happiness is not determined by what’s happening around you, but rather
what’s happening inside you. Most people depend on others to gain happiness,
but the truth is, it always comes from within. Everyone has the ability to
create their own definition of happiness. In the great words of the ancient Greek
Obviously, some things
happen in life we have no control over. When these things have a
negative effect on us and it is not what we expected, we need to learn how to
adjust and continue with our lives. When we stop worrying and wondering why
certain events happen or do not happen in our lives, we can learn to accept the
cards we are dealt. I think sometimes what screws us up most in life is the
picture in our head of how it is supposed to be. This is where frustration sets
in because we are not experiencing what we are expecting.
When I first started dating
my boyfriend, he said something very simple yet had a profound meaning tied to
it. “If someone is not happy with their life, they are the only ones who have
the power to choose to change it. Whether it be their career, relationship
status, location, etc.” This is so true. If you are not truly happy and are not
taking steps to change this, what is the quality of life you expect to have?
A few years ago, I
read an article that stated the five simple rules to happiness. Ever since
then, I have tried to apply these to my life. Don’t get me wrong, I have
moments and days where I struggle with certain situations in my life, but I use the power of self talk and prayers to get me
back to my place of gratitude and happiness.
Five simple rules to
be happy
Free your heart from hated.
Free your mind from worries
Live simply.
Give more.
Expect less.
Free your heart from hated.
Free your mind from worries
Live simply.
Give more.
Expect less.
No one can go back and
make a brand new start. However, anyone can start right
now and make a brand new beginning in their
lives. God didn't promise days without pain but
He did promise strength for the day, comfort
for the tears, and light for the way. When you
feel down because you didn't get what you
want, just sit tight and be happy, because God
has something better planned for you. When something
happens to you, good or bad, consider what it means ....There's a purpose to
life's events, to teach you how to handle moments of hardships and adversity.
We all need to learn to trust in the journey even when we don’t understand it.
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