Does a smile denotes happiness? Is a loud laugh a manifestation of gladness? When one dances or sings, does it mean being happy or something? What about tears of joy, does it implies that happiness is also crying. Well, it's a bit confusing but one thing for sure, happiness is not all about feelings.
It's pretty hard to tell what does bring happiness. To some, it's gaining something, achieving what they're dreaming and accomplishing what they're wishing. However, we all know that there is no end to craving, so is it right to say that happiness cannot be measured by what we gain? I think yes. Happiness does not come as a result of gaining what we want but rather recognizing and appreciating what we have. We don't need to gain fame, power or fortune. We need to acquire CONTENTMENT in order to be happy.
Some says that happiness is a state of mind. Being happy is all in the mind. Happiness is never stopping to think that you are happy. If you want to be happy, then be. I know it's really hard to think happy when you're down and sorry but be positive and always think that God created us not to suffer pain but to experience his love. It's just a matter of adopting positive thoughts and rejecting the negative. It's called being OPTIMISTIC.
I heard a loud laugh. People with sense of fun and who can laugh, are they happier? Does laughing implies a sense sound of security? Well, maybe yes. When you're secured, there's no tendency for you to worry and so you can laugh all you want. I'm thinking now, sense of fun, the perfect word for that, think, think, think, oh I see, HUMOR.
Is it really hard to be happy when you have lots of things to worry? Life is difficult, lots of problems, people are angry, there's poverty, irate beings, negative surroundings, bad influences, what else? We tend to track our misfortunes rather than count our luck. Why not add our blessings and see how much we have going for us, maybe then we'll realize how valuable we are. Smile now for we are blessed, be thankful and be happy. I called it GRATITUDE.
Can happiness be measured? How can we quantify happiness? I once asked my niece if she's happy with her toys and she said. "Yes but I'll be happier if I can have candies and ice cream." For a child, quantifying happiness is easy but for us, adults, we tend to complicate its measurement. Well, being happy is not a question of how happy we are. It's about feeling happy even if you are not.
Being happy is all in the mind, influenced by our attitude. We need HUMOR to inject a sense of security within ourselves. When we are secured, we developed CONTENTMENT. Satisfied people knows how to show GRATITUDE to others and if you are thankful, you are OPTIMISTIC about life.
Definitely, we can't quantify the amount of happiness we have within but for sure we can be happy even if we feel we are not. After all, happiness is all in the mind. I'm not happy but I know I can be and I must be.
Laugh out loud even if you feel like crying.
Be satisfied with what you have, don't crave for something.
Forget your burdens and count your blessings.
Be thankful for what you have 'cause you're made out of nothing.
Ate Sarah,
ReplyDeleteBlogging new career mo te ah. hehe.. ang ganda pa ng pictures. nkakagutom yung food.