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 really like this controversial idea too much because it would ease back on viewership if people followed through with it, but I'm going to say it again. End your pursuit of happiness.
Rather, understand that it is in our daily actions and unfolding in life that we truly find fulfillment, and in the end, deep and true happiness.
I'm not actually suggesting that contentment isn't a crucial aspect in each of our lives - it would absolutely be ignorant to claim such a thing. What I'm proposing is that possibly there really is a different track we could take that will guide us to greater happiness through our life. Perhaps we ought to be focusing more towards 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 is going to be a very engaging alternate path to take instead of always seeking something that we will never actually grasp onto.
If we are consistently growing, we feel that we are making progress in our lives and therefore are ok with how things are going. However, aimlessly hunting for an emotion that cannot be gripped onto like every other emotion we experience seems a bit hopeless when it comes down to it. There must be an alternate way of doing things that may help us get more successful in life long term.
So what if you tried on this concept for a while and authorized yourself to focus on development instead of happiness?
Who can say what might happen?
All I know is that fulfillment in life is deeply connected to personal development and growth and that contentment isn't far behind.
Food for thought.
End your pursuit of happiness.
Perhaps Hollywood, magazines, talk shows etc. wouldn't really like this controversial idea too much because it would ease back on viewership if people followed through with it, but I'm going to say it again. End your pursuit of happiness.
Rather, understand that it is in our daily actions and unfolding in life that we truly find fulfillment, and in the end, deep and true happiness.
I'm not actually suggesting that contentment isn't a crucial aspect in each of our lives - it would absolutely be ignorant to claim such a thing. What I'm proposing is that possibly there really is a different track we could take that will guide us to greater happiness through our life. Perhaps we ought to be focusing more towards 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 is going to be a very engaging alternate path to take instead of always seeking something that we will never actually grasp onto.
If we are consistently growing, we feel that we are making progress in our lives and therefore are ok with how things are going. However, aimlessly hunting for an emotion that cannot be gripped onto like every other emotion we experience seems a bit hopeless when it comes down to it. There must be an alternate way of doing things that may help us get more successful in life long term.
So what if you tried on this concept for a while and authorized yourself to focus on development instead of happiness?
Who can say what might happen?
All I know is that fulfillment in life is deeply connected to personal development and growth and that contentment 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.
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