Happiness isn't somethign that just shows up in our lives whenever we feel like it. Happiness depends on our actions.
End your pursuit of happiness.
Most likely Hollywood, magazines, talk shows etc. would not like this concept too much because it would cut back on viewership if people followed through with it, but I am going to say it again. End your pursuit of happiness.
Rather, recognize that it is in our daily actions and growth through life that we actually find deep fulfillment, and in the end of it all, deep and true happiness.
I'm not suggesting that happiness isn't a crucial aspect in each of our lives - it'd be ignorant to claim such a thing. What I am proposing is that possibly there really is a different trail we can take that will guide us to greater happiness throughout our life. Possibly we really should be aiming more on the development of our mind, body, and soul each and every day in tiny increments to guarantee that we are consistently growing and changing in positive ways? This should be a particularly interesting alternate path to take instead of always seeking something that we can never really grasp onto.
If we are continually growing, we feel that we are making progress in our lives and therefore are ok with how things are going. But aimlessly looking for an emotion that cannot be gripped onto like other emotion we experience seems a bit hopeless in the first place. There has to be an alternative way of doing things that may help us become more successful in life in the long run.
So what if you tried on this concept for a bit and authorized yourself to focus on growth instead of happiness?
Who knows what might occur?
All I know is that development in life is attached to personal growth and development and that happiness isn't far behind.
Food for thought.
End your pursuit of happiness.
Most likely Hollywood, magazines, talk shows etc. would not like this concept too much because it would cut back on viewership if people followed through with it, but I am going to say it again. End your pursuit of happiness.
Rather, recognize that it is in our daily actions and growth through life that we actually find deep fulfillment, and in the end of it all, deep and true happiness.
I'm not suggesting that happiness isn't a crucial aspect in each of our lives - it'd be ignorant to claim such a thing. What I am proposing is that possibly there really is a different trail we can take that will guide us to greater happiness throughout our life. Possibly we really should be aiming more on the development of our mind, body, and soul each and every day in tiny increments to guarantee that we are consistently growing and changing in positive ways? This should be a particularly interesting alternate path to take instead of always seeking something that we can never really grasp onto.
If we are continually growing, we feel that we are making progress in our lives and therefore are ok with how things are going. But aimlessly looking for an emotion that cannot be gripped onto like other emotion we experience seems a bit hopeless in the first place. There has to be an alternative way of doing things that may help us become more successful in life in the long run.
So what if you tried on this concept for a bit and authorized yourself to focus on growth instead of happiness?
Who knows what might occur?
All I know is that development in life is attached to personal growth and development and that happiness isn't far behind.
Food for thought.
About the Author:
Evan Sanders is the author of The Words Of Encouragement, a website dedicated to bringing the best quotes, motivational content on the web, and blogs all to one place. Want to learn a little bit more about happiness? Check out these quotes about being happy for some serious perspective on life.