Thoughts on Happiness

[luckycharm15]

Happiness is the dividend of a well invested life.
Continue planting good seeds and God will give them back to you a hundred fold.


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[Maria_maria]

Happiness is a choice!

There are many things we go through in life that others are also going through, or have also gone through. But still, some come out of their challenges with different results because some have chosen to wallow in depression and others have chosen to be happy.

:happy0088:

[luckycharm15]

Happiness is not having what you want. It is wanting what you have.


:hey: :character: :hey:

[veron]

HAPPINESS BRINGS SUCCESS!!!
we tend to work well when we have a happy disposition. People in a happy environment work harmoniously and thus produce more... success easily comes to happy people...

[skykeeper]

happiness makes the world better

[rsveneracionph]

Happiness is all that you have which money can't buy.

[ayumie]

HAPPINESS BRINGS SUCCESS!!!
we tend to work well when we have a happy disposition. People in a happy environment work harmoniously and thus produce more... success easily comes to happy people...

:gud: agree 100 %


hello amiga

[bittersweetenn]

:superhappy::DANCER:happiness comes after shedding a pool of tears...

HAPPINESS IS fulfillment...:Cat Smiley 6111:

[luckycharm15]

Top 7 Steps to being Happy
by Deborah Brown

1. Accept That You Deserve To Be Happy.
If you don't think that you deserve to be happy, then no wonder you're not. The messages you give yourself determine what direction your life will take. If you are telling yourself that you are unworthy or don't deserve happiness, then how can you expect to be happy?

2. Accept Who You Are.
Being happy today is accepting who you are; the good, the bad and the ugly. It's knowing that you are doing the best you can do, and being content with that. I'm not saying to ignore what you'd like to improve in your life, but if you only see what's missing, you lose out on "loving" what's great about you.

3. Be Comfortable Where You Are.
Being happy today means being comfortable where you are in the present, not where you would like to be in the future. It's about being in awe for the opportunity to learn something new each day. You don't know what your life will bring tomorrow, so you might as well enjoy where you are today.

4. Appreciate Your Life.
Being happy today means being grateful for your life. Whether it's being grateful for having your health, a job, a place to live, food everyday, or a family that loves you. If you knew that you were going to die in 90 days, would you do things differently? Guess what? You are going to die one day, and you don't know if you even have 90 days. Gratitude, not blame will give you happiness and freedom.

5. Ask For Help.
Being happy means not keeping your problems to yourself. It also means that you ask for support when you need it, and let others contribute to your life. Most of us don't ask for help because we don't want to burden the people around us. But, if someone asked you for assistance, wouldn't you lend a helping hand? Then why wouldn't you let others do the same for you?

6. Do Something Nice For Someone Else.
Being happy today is doing something nice for someone else. This could be as simple as holding the door for the person behind you, or as big as volunteering your time to your favorite charity. Your problems become smaller when you are not always thinking about them. When you take the focus off yourself, it is easier to see how great your life really is.

7. Do Something That Will Move You Forward.
Being happy is taking steps that will move you forward. Movement keeps you from feeling like a victim. When you're unhappy, formulating a plan puts you in a different place and helps change your perspective. It also put the power back in your hands!

So, what is it going to take to have you be happy today? How much more of your life do you want to live waiting for "someday" to bring you the happiness you crave? It's up to you to create your own happiness. It's up to you to create a life filled with joy rather than sorrow. Why not choose a life filled with happiness today?

Keep on smiling and Enjoy life!


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[ctivnan]

What can I say Luckycharm? I like all of them! :superhappy:

:thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou:

What has touched me so much are these two steps:
1. Accept That You Deserve To Be Happy.
If you don't think that you deserve to be happy, then no wonder you're not. The messages you give yourself determine what direction your life will take. If you are telling yourself that you are unworthy or don't deserve happiness, then how can you expect to be happy?

2. Accept Who You Are.
Being happy today is accepting who you are; the good, the bad and the ugly. It's knowing that you are doing the best you can do, and being content with that. I'm not saying to ignore what you'd like to improve in your life, but if you only see what's missing, you lose out on "loving" what's great about you.

Happiness starts within you only if you believe you deserve it. :Cat Smiley 6117:

Thanks again and hope to see more of these inspiring thoughts. :DANCER:

[q_sharon]

Happiness is the dividend of a well invested life.
Continue planting good seeds and God will give them back to you a hundred fold.


:approve: :group: :approve:




well said. good thought for the day. :thanks:

[luckycharm15]

Five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.


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[q_sharon]

Happiness is not having what you want. It is wanting what you have.


:hey: :character: :hey:




Good idea, luckycharm..:type:
Wanting what you have puts an end to man's insatiable needs.

:love2::lovesick:

[q_sharon]

Five simple rules to be happy:

1. Free your heart from hatred.
2. Free your mind from worries.
3. Live simply.
4. Give more.
5. Expect less.


:DANCER: :Cat Smiley 6111: :DANCER:




I first read this one in my former language center's bulletin board. It's nice to read this again. :thankyou: for this wonderful post.

:animal-bear:

[luckycharm15]

I first read this one in my former language center's bulletin board. It's nice to read this again. :thankyou: for this wonderful post.

:animal-bear:


You are always welcome!
Thanks to you too for appreciating my posts..

Well, if only we'll be contented with what is given to us, then no doubt we'll be happy.

Stay happy!


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[trailblazerstravelntours]

I like all your posts on "happiness." For me, being happy is reflected on the poem Desiderata (http://english-coffee.com/showthread.php?t=1966&highlight=desiderata) of which an excerpt was forwarded to me through text messaging by my dearest friend, ctivnan during some trying times in the past. I'd like to thank her for that. :HAPPY: It was so timely and I wanna share it with you. I hope you have time to read the whole poem posted by mikara_shiori.

The poem speaks of happiness as something that has to come within us and that happiness really depends on our disposition and our outlook and attitude in life.

[luckycharm15]

I like all your posts on "happiness." For me, being happy is reflected on the poem Desiderata (http://english-coffee.com/showthread.php?t=1966&highlight=desiderata) of which an excerpt was forwarded to me through text messaging by my dearest friend, ctivnan during some trying times in the past. I'd like to thank her for that. :HAPPY: It was so timely and I wanna share it with you. I hope you have time to read the whole poem posted by mikara_shiori.

The poem speaks of happiness as something that has to come within us and that happiness really depends on our disposition and our outlook and attitude in life.




I'm so glad you liked my posts on "happiness."
Actually, I know the Desiderata poem.. :hey:

In one of our English subjects in college, we were asked to make a presentation of the Desiderata.. Uh-oh! I forgot the english of "sabayang pagbigkas."
Whew! That's exactly what our class did for our finals.
Well, proud to say that we are exempted from taking the final exam, because our professor was impressed and satisfied with how we were able to deliver that wonderful poem.

Thanks again..

Good day!


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[luckycharm15]

Happiness is like a ray of sunlight which warms us and keeps us glowing. We can't live without it and if you think that happiness is a word never to be found in your dictionary think again as here are some simple tips on how to usher the ray of elation to your life.

1. Smile

What easier way is there to reach happiness than smiling? A smile a day keeps all nasty feelings away. That's my mantra but you too can follow it. A smile shows others that you are positive and joyful and somehow it brings a glow to you & makes you more approachable to the others.

2. Think Positive

If you are always sad and down thinking you will always be the born loser, brighten up. Thinking postive is something you have to do to keep the happy hormones and vibes around you. So axe away all that pessimistic thoughts.

3. Talk to your pals

Had a bad day at work? You can talk it over with your close buddies. It has been found that those who speak out about their woes and sorrows feel much better than those who keep all the feelings bottled up. Too much stress hurts and drives happiness away. So the next time you feel like your world is crashing hop on over to your friend's place for a cosy chat.

4. Do What You Love

Is there any joy doing what we all dislike? Nope. I agree that not all of us are fortunate to get a job which allows us to do what we love but you can still do what you like in your spare time. Hobbies are one area where you can get much elation doing what you love.

We all can find happiness if we try and work hard. So never say that happiness is a word you can only dream of finding. Go be happy and live a life you want.




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[gAn]

Charm, thanks for the simple tips. They're surely effective!

:thanks:

[veron]

Happiness is like a ray of sunlight which warms us and keeps us glowing. We can't live without it and if you think that happiness is a word never to be found in your dictionary think again as here are some simple tips on how to usher the ray of elation to your life.

1. Smile

What easier way is there to reach happiness than smiling? A smile a day keeps all nasty feelings away. That's my mantra but you too can follow it. A smile shows others that you are positive and joyful and somehow it brings a glow to you & makes you more approachable to the others.

2. Think Positive

If you are always sad and down thinking you will always be the born loser, brighten up. Thinking postive is something you have to do to keep the happy hormones and vibes around you. So axe away all that pessimistic thoughts.

3. Talk to your pals

Had a bad day at work? You can talk it over with your close buddies. It has been found that those who speak out about their woes and sorrows feel much better than those who keep all the feelings bottled up. Too much stress hurts and drives happiness away. So the next time you feel like your world is crashing hop on over to your friend's place for a cosy chat.

4. Do What You Love

Is there any joy doing what we all dislike? Nope. I agree that not all of us are fortunate to get a job which allows us to do what we love but you can still do what you like in your spare time. Hobbies are one area where you can get much elation doing what you love.

We all can find happiness if we try and work hard. So never say that happiness is a word you can only dream of finding. Go be happy and live a life you want.




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so very true Charm...i agree with you completely!

[luckycharm15]

Charm, thanks for the simple tips. They're surely effective!

:thanks:



You're welcome gAn!
I'm glad you appreciate those tips..


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[luckycharm15]

so very true Charm...i agree with you completely!


It's my pleasure veron..
Thanks for the appreciation!

Keep on smiling and Enjoy life!


:yey: :music-smiley-7524: :yey:

[q_sharon]

Happiness is a choice!

There are many things we go through in life that others are also going through, or have also gone through. But still, some come out of their challenges with different results because some have chosen to wallow in depression and others have chosen to be happy.

:happy0088:

well said, Maria_maria. Happiness is a choice. :Smiley 6213: