The Pursuit of Happiness

The desire to be happy is a universal part of human nature. It is a fact, though, that there are nearly as many definitions for the word "happiness" as there are human beings on this planet. Every person has his or her own unique definition of what happiness means; this is because each person has his or her own unique desires, wishes, thoughts, emotions and dreams.

 If the definition of happiness is as individual as the desire for it is universal, how can you hope or attempt to attain it?

 You want to be happy? You want your life to be brimming with happiness, and to share it with others? The first thing which you must do in order to make happiness a part of your everyday life and a part of your future is to decide what it means to you. If you "compare notes" with your friends, or even with your family members, you WILL go off track, and you WILL be quite disappointed. As they, too, are individuals, you cannot reasonably expect them to describe happiness in precisely the same manner as you do for yourself. When you are planning to make happiness a part of your life, putting the focus on your own definition first is essential. After all, it is quite impossible to attain something if you are uncertain as to what it is that you wish to attain.

  There are three basic approaches to the subject happiness. Some people have an external approach. To these people, the existence or absence of happiness is primarily determined by what they have, what they do, what they accomplish. They find the prospect of a nice family vacation, a new job promotion or opportunity, or similar types of external factors to be Happiness.
 
  Others take an internal approach. For them, the highest and best state of happiness involves a true sense of inner-peace, contentment, and general well-being. Still others take the approach that true happiness is about acceptance that everything is fine exactly as it is. Individual personality traits account for differences in happiness styles and knowing what happiness means to you is the surest way that you can attain it.

 When you know what happiness means to you, you can then proceed toward it by beginning to remove the obstacles. Whether a new home is your fondest desire, whether you wish to have a sense of contentment in your everyday life, or whether you feel that you are relatively happy with yourself and your life but simply need to be sure that you are on the right track, happiness does not need to be a far-off goal that you may or may not reach someday, it is something that is very close to your reach right now. Decide what happiness means to you, and what you reach for will be within your grasp!

Ask yourself the following questions.....

What makes you happy?  

What Obstacles are standing in your way of "True Happiness"?

What are you willing to sacrifice to reach this ultimate emotion of satisfaction?

Will you ever truly be satisfied or is it a constent seeking until we stand face to face with Jesus Christ??

    This Blog was inspired by the thought of my Sweet Suzi Raines and her amazing journey to find inner happiness! 

congratulations, I love you Susu and am so proud of you.

 

Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect. It means that you've decided to look beyond the imperfections.

Today is The Best Day Of My Life.

   Today, When I awoke and saw that this big bouncing ball that we call earth was covered in White I realized The future lies before me, like the paths of pure white snow, I must be careful how I tread it, for every step will show.  At that very moment a realization consumed my body that this is the best day of my life, EVER.

  There were times in my life when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did! And because I did, I'm going to celebrate!

  Today, I'm going to celebrate what an unbelievable life I have had so far: The accomplishments, the many blessings, and yes, even the hardships because they have served to make make me stronger.

I will go through this day with my head held high, and with a happy heart. I will marvel at God's seemingly simple gifts: The snow covered yards, the iced over trees, the sight, feel, and safety of the warmth we embrace inside a home looking out amongst the snow storm. Today, none of these miraculous creations will escape my notice.

  Today, I will share my excitement for life with other people. I'll make someone smile, I'll go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know.  Today, I'll give a sincere compliment to someone who seems down. I'll tell a child how special he is, and I'll tell someone I love just how deeply I care for them and how much they mean to me while deeply embracing them during a dance in the snow.

  I'll remember that to worry is just a waste of time because my faith in God and his divine plan ensures everything will be just fine.  Tonight, before I go to bed, I'll go outside and raise my eyes to the heavens.  I will stand in awe at the beauty of the stars and the moon, and I will praise God for these magnificent treasures.  

  As this beautiful snowy day ends and all becomes black I will lay my head down on my pillow, I will thank the almighty for the best day of my life and I will sleep the sleep of a contented child, excited with expectation because I know tomorrow is going to be............. The Best Day Of My Life!