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May 20, 2013 at 1:51 am #35870
samir saha
ParticipantVery true the major reason why people are unhappy is “expectation”. Stress and frustration mostly comes from unmet expectations? In such cases we have two choices: Either change the reality around or change our expectations.First case, in most situations is out of our control but we can learn to change our expectation when its not met.
In short, get used to not getting what you want. 🙂May 20, 2013 at 5:47 pm #35908Anonymous
InactiveDid you know that there is a “happy gene” and that about half of our tendencies toward happiness are attributed to it? That’s the nature of happiness.
But a whole other half of our happiness comes from our thoughts, words, and actions — the everyday simple, little happy habits we choose to practice. This is how we nurture happiness.
We can practice being happy, sharing happiness, and develop happy habits. Like any mindful practice, it is an ongoing practice, one that leads to whole being wellness and success.
Happy day to you!
May 20, 2013 at 10:27 pm #35912life.rocks
Participantsamir and midge..thanx for replies…I hope we can develop positive attitude..and react in each situation accordingly…Happiness is really a choice..i observed many people and understood it.
May 21, 2013 at 3:59 am #35916Bob
ParticipantPerhaps I am totally wrong or a bit confused. My emotions and expressions, methods of how I express myself are different from most people. I have always equated happiness to something temporary, it lasts for a short period of time and then it disappears. Much like a butterfly, rainbow or a giant soap bubble that floats so gracefully through the air only to pop before your eyes. Truly happiness is nice plateu or mountain to climb but eventually there is the descent back to level ground all over again. These moments of happiness can be life changing and very emotional. Without any shadow of doubt, being happy is a choice you make every single day of your life.
But for me, I want more than just happiness —
Because of the gaps and holes in my own life experience, healing has not always been easy. To be open and honest about it, sometimes I still struggle with it but I refuse to give up even after being knocked down so many times. Becoming aware of the pain and suffering of others all around it is not uncommon for me to want to do something good for others. I was never blessed with enough money to a be a benefactor but I did discover that I could be a vehicle or channel for goodness to travel through. With this life changing view of life I have a spring of joy. Now joy if allowed to pass can be given to others and its resource knows no end or depth of the well. Happiness very often results from circumstances that move in your favor but the spring of joy flows effortlessly.
May 21, 2013 at 5:03 am #35918samir saha
ParticipantHappiness in my point of view is not any destination or achievement but its all about the lives journey itself. There is a famous saying
“life is 1 percent what you make it and 99 percent how you take it ”
Its truly about perception. A positive way of taking things along with least expectation from the world around can keep your “Happy gene” active.I remember a story of a 70 year old business man whose factory caught fire due to some accident. When the news was delivered to him, the old man started smiling.
“Have you gone Insane. Your Factory is in fire and you are smiling” someone asked.
” At the age of 70 god wants me to start fresh, I am thankful that he never let me feel old” The old man replied..still smiling 🙂May 26, 2013 at 11:15 pm #36143life.rocks
Participantya happiness is all about attitude and sometimes humanity is also happiness..as bob says…Happiness is within us we should only recognize it…
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