Where to find the secret of happiness?
Conditions of happiness are attainable for anyone. Happiness is not found in ideal circumstances, the right people, money, education, position, authority.
The secret of happiness is found in our own bosom. It is not found in “putting someone else down.” While you are rejoicing in your lot, others are sorrowing because of their loss.
The spring of the deepest happiness is found in self-denial. Every true happiness involves saying “no” to self. Those who never learn to live a disciplined life never truly learn the meaning of true happiness.
by Richard W. Bowers
(info from http://ydr.com/story/op-ed/73453/)
Are you a happy person?
Millions seek happiness. They experiment with cheap thrills, possessions, people, money and investments. They strive for the touch of the golden moment only to finally admit it isn’t truly rewarding nor does it bring genuine happiness.
Happiness is a choice. No person, asset, occupation, or prestige can guarantee satisfying happiness. Happiness is the byproduct of life, not the main ingredient in life.
Those who constantly seek to be happy usually are not. Happiness is the result of a state of being, something that grows and blossoms as we feed the tender sprouts of joy in the early stages of life. Determining to be a happy person is a choice not dependent on person, place or thing.
by Richard W. Bowers
(info from http://ydr.com/story/op-ed/73453/)