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Ask anyone, Do you want to be happy. Of course. the overwhelming response will be an enthusiastic yes.
Next ask, What does happiness look like to you? That answer will be incorrect 95% of the time. True happiness is very elusive, hidden to us.
What are the physical and mental actions you take everyday to be happy?
Not many actions taken, the usual response.
Remember, one definition of happiness is being in harmony with our inner nature.
If I want to be in better shape, a plan is developed.
The way I eat changes, daily exercise routines are formulated.
I may research, inform myself better, raising my chances at success.
Matthew Ricard in “Happiness” says our goal in life is to be “Happy”.
I wholeheartedly endorse this view.
Happiness has nothing to do with chasing pleasure, or getting hooked on dopamine.
If happiness is harmony with our inner nature, what actions help me with my inner nature?
Affirmations, meditating, practicing awareness, entering a mundane task, letting negativity go, etc., are a few actions available.
Happiness is surrounded by gratitude, giving and humility!
Just wanting to be happy does not work.
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