What is Happiness?
According to the dictionary happiness is: good fortune, pleasure, contentment, joy. An active or passive state of pleasure or pleasurable satisfaction. Bliss, supreme delight. Contentment, a peaceful happiness where one rests without desires. And from a metaphysical perspective, happiness is a state of inner peace, a consciousness of all there is, and a realization that everyone can experience joy.
I have always considered myself to be a happy person. Sure I am miserable sometimes, I have experienced loss and sadness, and things do not always go as planned, but when I think about the basic core of my being I can say I am happy. So this week I thought about some things that make me happy and why.
1. Being in nature because of the sounds, colors, and perfection.
2. My children and pets because they evoke my love and are delightful.
3. Being creative because self-expression is exuberant!
4. My friends because making connections validates my humanity.
5. Moving my body because it gives me strength and vitality.
WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY? Make your own list it will make you happy!
