WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?

 What makes you happy? Why is happiness so important? 

We often use the term, happiness, to describe a range of positive emotions, including amusement, joy, pride, and contentment. It means feeling good about life and having positive emotions more than negative ones. 

According to Very Well Mind, happiness has been shown to predict positive outcomes in many different areas of life including mental well-being, physical health, and overall longevity. It can also emerge as optimism, excitement, gratitude, and love—besides joy, pride and contentment.                                                                            

I personally divide happiness into two categories. The short instant joy we receive when we see our grandchildren and their funny antics, or get an unexpected present, or see a glorious colorful sunset one evening. There is also the long-term happiness of living a daily life of peace and contentment or being pleased by having a long-term, loving connection with your partner, or being grateful for your daily health and comfort. Even working on a project, craft, or hobby can give a person ongoing pleasure. 

Mahatma Gandhi put the definition succinctly: "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony." 

A kind wonderful woman taught me this life-long phrase I use as my daily mantra:

                            “Never let anyone steal your joy!”

Now tell us what makes YOU happy! Drop a comment below to share with others.    

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