“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes
from your own actions.”
Our Constitution notwithstanding, happiness is not a right; rather, it is a state of mind. In fact, happiness takes many forms. And rarely do these
forms include a state of giddiness, drinking, or silly irresponsibility. The happiest, most meaningful events are those that require some toil, some accomplishment, completing a difficult or onerous task, or achieving an important goal.
You cannot chase happiness; you cannot find it in a bottle or food or even another person. Happiness occurs as a natural extension of extending yourself, giving of yourself, working for it. It is not the winning of a million dollars that provides satisfaction - it is attaining it through merit. You've heard it said that money doesn't buy happiness (though it helps render life more livable), because the feeling of happiness is a result of an effort that we make.
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.