Continuing from my life framework 'to live a happy, loving, healthy, balanced & fulfilling life' series.. i shall dwell on the word 'Happy' today..
In a nutshell, Happy focuses on oneself. We shouldnt rely on others to give us happiness. If u think yr happiness is derived from others, u're in for a nasty surprise.. and some ppl find it hard to swallow the truth when one day they realised it.. that's why we got ppl committing suicide, getting drunk or go mad..
To be happy is about taking responsibility, ownership, acknowledging and accepting things that happen to u - good or bad.
U need to be present to enjoy life! Dont dream too much.. dont let yr mind wonder away too often.. in order to experience happiness.. u must be present to see and to feel the moment.. Even seeing an ant crawling on the floor can also make u happy - coz observing nature somehow will calm yr mind.. dun believe? try it yrself.. ;-)
One technique i learned to staying happy is the use of positive words. If u are really angry and feel like saying something, use words like 'i am unhappy!' rather than 'i am angry!'. Know wat i mean? Somehow the mind calm itself down better with the word 'unhappy' than the latter.. Those who studied this phenomena found that somehow the mind favours the word 'happy' even though the 'Un-happy' word is spoken. Interesting rite? Try it yrself today! At first, it takes some effort. But after some time it will become second nature to u.. and without knowing, u'll be happier! ;-)
Happiness is not about short-term joy but a long-term investment. So dont go drinking and take drugs for the high - that's plain silly.
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