Happiness is Contagious

  We have all probably known or know a person who lights up the room when they walk inside. They are gregarious and friendly and always make us smile. You might notice you feel better after they leave. We all have this instinct inside us. You have the choice of expressing happiness to others. Even when you are feeling down, you can switch on the light bulb that brightens your sense of consciousness.

  It is not always an easy thing to do. First, you must ask yourself a series of vitally important questions. The most significant question is who am I? At first glance, you may snicker and think to yourself, I already know who I am. Do you really? have you sought within your soul to find the real you? In today’s society, it is so east to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life without really considering who you really are. Are you the type of person who goes through the day just to get the day over with and go home? Are you the type of person who reflects on the events that occur as you go about your business? It is imperative that you think deeply about your faults and your good qualities and master the business of getting rid of your faults and turning them around for good.

  The second question is who do I want to become as a person? You may do things in an orderly manner that undermines your abilities by not sensing that you are affecting each person you meet in some manner. People love to be happy. We have all met negative people whose manner we do not care for and want to get away from them as soon as possible. Perhaps it is a co-worker or a relative or a neighbor. You have the ability to at least try and give that person a reason to change their negativity. Of course, it does not work on everyone. Some people are so mired in their minds and so self-absorbed that they do not care for others, but that person, when given time, may reflect on the attitude you responded to them with and perhaps consider changing themselves. We have no idea what someone thinks of us after we encounter them, unless they tell us.

  The third question you must ask yourself is do I treat the people I love the way I should treat them? This question is most often familial and you should reflect upon how you treat your girlfriend, wife, children, relatives and others in the family situation. We have a tendency to come home and take out our frustrations on people we love the most. This is the worst possible thing you can do and you can overcome it so easily. You must trust yourself and before an encounter with a loved one, consider how they will feel as you respond to greeting them. There are too many people out there who cannot control their anger and hostility. They yell at their loved ones, or worse, physically harm them. These people need professional help. The longer they continue to behave this way, the worse the situations become until it leads to divorce, fighting and other acts of abomination.

  You are a catalyst to everyone around you. When you become that person who energizes people and make them happy, you become a better and happier person. Why would anyone not want to be happy? Perhaps you were severely mistreated in life. I was beaten by my father from the age of four until I grew old enough and strong enough to make him stop. I turned to drinking and fighting and other deeds I am now ashamed of doing. It took a long time, but I turned myself around and became a completely different person. I am now a happy person who tries to care for and love everyone. I help people when needed whether I know them or I do not know them. From little things like holding a door open for someone to helping a stranded motorist, I try to help when I can. I have now become who I always wanted to be, a happy person. I am now the person who lights up the room. Will you become that person?