Happy -
1) Characterized by or indicative of pleasure, contentment, or joy: a happy mood; a happy frame of mind.
2) Favored by fortune; fortunate or lucky: a happy, fruitful land.
As I mulled over the generic definitions of today's word, it quickly became apparent that it would be virtually impossible to paint the entire world with the same 'happy' paint brush. Have you ever turned on the news and heard the tragic story of some high profile personality who had taken his/her own life? Isn't it ironic that they possessed fame, fortune, celebrity, and a lifestyle that most would envy yet they still lacked something major, in the happiness department? If the generic definition of happy was applicable to everyone, then these actions would appear somewhat insane, right? Perhaps there is actually more to happiness than success, accomplishment, and wealth; after all.
Happiness is customizable by each individual. My definition of the word happy will clearly differ from yours. Some individuals struggle with happiness simply because they have yet to contrive their own interpretation of the word. The biggest misconception that people have is that others can provide them with happiness. Newsflash: No one else is capable of making you happy! You need to clearly identify what it is that makes you happy and then it is your sole responsibility to pursue it. When you are capable of being happy with yourself; nobody else will be able to give or steal your joy. Today, take time to compose a list of things that make you happy. Use that list to set short-term realistic goals for yourself that will allow you to spend more time doing the things you’ve documented. Be mindful to observe how happy you feel each time you scratch another goal off your list. Be blessed and while you're at it, be Happy.
Corey R.
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