Happiness often seems an impossible dream, yet it’s a dream we crave. It’s in our very DNA. But what is it? Where can I find it? What must I do? Happiness is like trying to catch a cheetah.
Why is happiness so difficult to pin down? Let’s see what our quote suggests:
It states: happiness is not in external things (circumstances), but rather is a quality within the human being. Happiness flows from within us, not from things out there.
Some people still think money can buy happiness. Money buys things, stuff, physical objects, experiences. They can give pleasure. The problem: it’s often superficial. It doesn’t last. Deep down in the heart and soul there is still a longing for something real and lasting.
Here’s one reason why.
The person with all these new “toys”, these new “circumstances”, is still exactly the same person as before. If I am an angry, grumpy, selfish person, then a bigger house won’t suddenly make me peaceful, joyful and altruistic.
Perhaps that’s why we have life coaches, gurus, religious ministers. They focus on “personal growth.” Feeling happy starts with our self-belief. Are we comfortable in our own skin? What kind of a person am I?
Happiness flows from an internal integrity, a wholeness of spirit. Integrity simply means that we live by beliefs and values that are loving and truthful.
The quote is exact: happiness isn’t something we see. Happiness is something we are. It’s a quality of mind, heart and soul. Love is the key here. “It is in giving that we receive.”
When we give love, and help others in their needs, then we feel happy inside. I don’t mean that arrogant feeling of “look at me, what a great person I am.” Such arrogance only comes from an immature, selfish person, shallow and unloving.
Genuine giving is loving, peaceful, humble and happy. Yes, J.B.Sheerin’s quote has it exactly right:
Happiness is not from what we HAVE, nor from things that we SEE, but rather is in what we ARE
Gerry McCann
P.S. Where are you at in the issue of happiness? Please let us know by leaving a comment. It will help others.
