THE WAY TO HAPPINESS

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FINDING THE WAY

DO YOU CONSIDER YOUR SELF TO BE A BETTER PERSON?
If so, what makes you happy? Your family, your work, your religious faith? Perhaps you are looking forward to something that may make you happy such as finishing your schooling, getting a good job, or buying a car.
Many people experience a measure of happiness when they reach a certain goal or obtain a desired item. But how long does that surge of happiness last? Often , it is only temporary which can be disappointing.
Happiness has been described as a state of well being that is characterized by relative permanence, by emotions ranging from mere contentment to deep and intense joy in living and by a neutral desire for it to continue. Further, as an ongoing state of well-being happiness has been described not as a destination or goal but as a journey.
To say ''i'll be happy when.....'' is in effect postponing happiness. To illustrate this, compare happiness with good health.How do we enjoy that state of physical well-being? We follow a wise path in regard to diet, exercise and overall lifestyle. Likewise, happiness results from following a good path in life, living in harmony with sound principles.What principles or qualities of life characterize the way of happiness? While some are more important than others:

• Contentment and generosity
• Physical health and resilience
• Love
• Forgiveness
• Purpose in life
• Hope
  I will be writing only on contentment and generosity today but do check for my subsequent post for the continuation.
  
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Contentment And Generosity

How Often Have You Heard Happiness And Success Measured In Terms Of Assets Or Wealth?
Driven by this view, millions work long, exhausting hours to make money. But do money and possessions bring lasting happiness? What does the evidence suggest?
According to the journal of happiness studies, once basic needs are met, more income does little to improve our overall happiness or our sense of well-being. Money itself is not the issue. Its the striving for money that linked to unhappiness

Worry And Loss of Sleep Because Wealth Has To Be Protected

''Sweet is the sleep of the one serving, whether he eats little or much, but the plenty belonging to the rich one does not permit him to sleep''.

Disappointment When The Promised Happiness Failed To Arrive

In part that let down is because a craving for money cannot be satisfied. ''A lover of silver will never be satisfied with silver, nor a lover of wealth with income. Also a hunger for wealth may move a person to sacrifice important things that do promote happiness such as precious time spent with family and friends or in spiritual pursuits.

Grief And Frustration When Money Or Investments Depreciate Or Fail

Do not wear yourself out to gain wealth. Stop and show understanding. When you cast your eyes on it, it is not there, for it will surely sprout wings like an eagle and fly off.

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QUALITIES THAT PROMOTE HAPPINESS

CONTENTMENT: People who are content are not disposed to complain or grumble and their attitude protects them against envy. ''We have brought nothing into the world and neither can we carry anything out. So having food and clothing we should be content with these things. Because our desires do not exceed our means, we will be able to spare our selves needless anxiety and stress.
GENEROSITY:''There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving''. Generous people are happy because they enjoy making others happy, even if all they can give is a little of their time and energy, they often gain in abundance what no amount of money can buy love, respect and genuine friends who give generously in return.
PUTTING PEOPLE BEFORE THINGS: ''Better is a dish of vegetables where there is love than a fattened bull where there is hatred. Loving relationships with others are more valuable than material riches and love is vital to happiness.Putting a smile on someone face is so vital and good as you making your self happy.

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