When we pursue happiness as a goal for its own sake, we usually reach the opposite point of emptiness. Feeling happy is a by-product of other life experiences. Happiness comes and goes. We welcome it but cannot capture and hold it, nor can we create a recipe for achieving happiness.
We will lead far more successful lives pursuing other values which we do have control over, such as honesty, respect for others and ourselves, seeking loving relationships, and making a contribution to the well being of others. We can accept unhappiness and difficulties without struggle when we know we are doing something that has greater meaning.
We can have an inner sense of joy knowing we are leading meaningful lives, even when we aren't having a particularly happy day.
We will lead far more successful lives pursuing other values which we do have control over, such as honesty, respect for others and ourselves, seeking loving relationships, and making a contribution to the well being of others. We can accept unhappiness and difficulties without struggle when we know we are doing something that has greater meaning.
We can have an inner sense of joy knowing we are leading meaningful lives, even when we aren't having a particularly happy day.
3 comments:
I wish I had realised this a few years ago. . .
. . .but I realise it now
and it's good to be reminded
so, thank you fairies
as ever, TYVM
Ok.
It's a good thought.
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