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Happiness. It's a feeling, condition, state of mind, philosophy that mortals have been seeking since the dawn of man. Happiness is elusive. It's like the vein of gold we've been mining for our entire lives. The shining star that's beyond our reach. As children most of us expect that we'll be happy when we grow up. We hope to live happily ever after. It's our birthright, don't ya know. Our entitlement. It's something we all desire. Something we all deserve. But for millions of people, happiness is the brass ring on the carousel that eludes our grasp.
Are you happy? Are you struggling to find happiness, peace, inner contentment? I can honestly report that I .......
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I have learned that happiness is a decision. My faith in God is the solid foundation that brings me peace. When I underestand that HE is in control and that His love for me is perfect, I can rest and not worry. Happiness is not about situations, it is about knowing
God's complete love for me--enough to send His Son to die for me.
hmmm...for me it's a conscious effort. i decided to be happy because i was sick of being sad. if that makes sense...
Sunshine on my shoulder makes me happy.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high.
John Denver knew what made him happy.
Don't make big deals out of little people.
Wine and more wine makes me happy.
Stop trying to find happiness, and start trying to feel it.
Step outside your comfort zone...it usually leads to eye-opening and wonderful experiences!
I find happiness in peaceful moments and doing the activities that I love.
Being with my grandchildren and especially hearing them giggle.
My kids laughing makes me happy. There's no way you can watch America's funniest videos with my family and not feel happy afterwards. My husband and the kids crack me up.
Family, friends and just truly loving life! Happiness for me comes from within!
HMMM! A random sample of what it means to be happy from philosophers, good and bad: Immanuel Kant:"It is not right for men to seek happiness or wish to be happy, rather they should wish so to conduct their lives that they deserve to be happy."
Aristotle (by way of Mortimer Adler): Happiness consists in the possession of all good things which depends on the right ordering of the multiple goods open to human persons.
Happiness is a pub with dear friends, good cheer and plenty of beer and burgers!
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