The Secret to a Happy Life

There are times when we wake up in the morning feeling empty inside. This makes us cranky and unhappy. We leave the house go to where ever it is we need to go and pass on our bad mood to others. This is the result of being unhappy.

What is happiness? Can it really be defined ? It is not a verb nor is it an adjective. It is an emotion that no one can control. One’s happiness should not depend on others. You are what you make of yourself. You are and should be your own master after God of course. You are the only one who can control your emotions. Why should we always rely on someone to make us happy then?

The key to a happy and peaceful life is not being worry-free nor problem-free. It is how you look at life as as a whole. Problems will forever be a part of one’s daily existence; it is how you treat it that sets you apart from the rest. Think : If you sulk and cry because of an unsolved problem , will it help you ? If you start hating the world and feel as if you are the only person on earth that has been having difficulties and is being punished by God , will you be free from your sorrows? The answer to this is a big NEVER!!!

Get a paper and list down your priorities and goals in life. Make sure that they are definitely within the reality range and not impossible. Now list the problems you have been having. Beside each problem , write a possible solu- tion. Never miss a spot and probability that your idea might just work.

Acting upon it is different from sitting and sulking. Once you have completed your list, say a prayer and ask for guidance from God. Anything that comes from Him will never be wrong. Always keep in mind that things happen for a reason. We are given the free will to think and choose between right and wrong; go left or right; move forward or backward and the worse ? Not to bulge at all.

Always think positive. Never dwell on the past. Look in the mirror and tell yourself over and over that “everything will be ok.” Smile at yourself and love what you see in the mirror. When you go out , just smile at others and see what this can do for you. Loving yourself is the key to self-satisfaction and inner peace. What’s done is done and to blame one’s self is unforgivable.Search in your heart for answers as to why it happened and TRY not to commit the same mistakes again by not walking through the same path you have gone through. Never lose hope and act upon your dreams and goals immediately. Think of those who are less fortunate than you and thank God for being blessed. Count your blessings and not your losses.

Do not forget : We are who we make of ourselves and others perceive us the way we see our selves. Do what you know is right and be happy.