From my perspective it seems that happiness is an attitude.
We can choose to be happy and we can do the kinds of things that bring happiness into our lives.
It's when we are obsessed with self and our own attempts at success that we tend to get bogged down with disappointments or are particularly focused on perceived shortfalls and unmet expectations.
It's by letting go a little and focusing outward from or own selves that the freedom to experience contentment and feel true joy emerges.
True joy comes from celebrating others successes and recognizing how much you already have instead of exclusively focusing on what is perceived to be lacking.
Jesus taught:
"Rejoice, and be exceeding glad."
—Matthew 5:12
God loves us and wants us to be happy. We have many reasons to be happy, even if we don’t realize all of them. One way we find joy is by helping others feel joy.
WAYS YOU CAN SPREAD JOY
Who do you know who could use some joy in their life?
Send them a personalized care package in the mail.How often do you stop to think about your blessings?
Reach out to someone who has blessed your life, and thank the person for his or her example.When was the last time you celebrated someone else’s accomplishments?
Find somebody who doesn’t receive thanks very often, and make the person’s day amazing.
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