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.
Perhaps Hollywood, magazines, talk shows etc. wouldn't like this controversial idea too much because it would cut back on viewership if people followed through with it, but I'm going to say it again. End your pursuit of happiness.
Rather, begin to recognize that it is in our daily actions and expansion through life that we actually find fulfillment, and in the end of it all, deep and true happiness.
I'm not actually suggesting that deep and true happiness isn't a crucial aspect in each of our lives - it would be ignorant to claim such a thing. What I am simply proposing is that maybe there is a different track we could take that will guide us to greater happiness throughout our life. Possibly we really should be focusing more about the development of our mind, body, and soul each and every day in tiny increments to guarantee that we are constantly growing and changing in positive ways? This should be a particularly fascinating alternate trail to take instead of seeking something that we can never truly grasp onto.
If we are continually growing, we feel that we are making progress in our lives and are thus satisfied with how things are going. However, aimlessly looking for an emotion that cannot truly be gripped onto like every other emotion we experience seems a bit hopeless in the first place. There has to be an alternative way of doing things which will help us become even more successful in life long term.
So what if you tried on this idea for a bit and authorized yourself to focus on development instead of happiness?
Who knows what might actually happen?
All I know is that accomplishment in life is attached to personal growth and development and that contentment is not far behind.
Food for thought.
End your pursuit of happiness.
Perhaps Hollywood, magazines, talk shows etc. wouldn't like this controversial idea too much because it would cut back on viewership if people followed through with it, but I'm going to say it again. End your pursuit of happiness.
Rather, begin to recognize that it is in our daily actions and expansion through life that we actually find fulfillment, and in the end of it all, deep and true happiness.
I'm not actually suggesting that deep and true happiness isn't a crucial aspect in each of our lives - it would be ignorant to claim such a thing. What I am simply proposing is that maybe there is a different track we could take that will guide us to greater happiness throughout our life. Possibly we really should be focusing more about the development of our mind, body, and soul each and every day in tiny increments to guarantee that we are constantly growing and changing in positive ways? This should be a particularly fascinating alternate trail to take instead of seeking something that we can never truly grasp onto.
If we are continually growing, we feel that we are making progress in our lives and are thus satisfied with how things are going. However, aimlessly looking for an emotion that cannot truly be gripped onto like every other emotion we experience seems a bit hopeless in the first place. There has to be an alternative way of doing things which will help us become even more successful in life long term.
So what if you tried on this idea for a bit and authorized yourself to focus on development instead of happiness?
Who knows what might actually happen?
All I know is that accomplishment in life is attached to personal growth and development and that contentment is not 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.
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