The Pursuit of Happiness

Reminder: I'm switching blogging sites and this is an oldie but a goodie... enjoy!

                              

“Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be” - Abraham Lincoln

What is happiness? To me, the definition of happiness is the good excited feeling you get, and when you smile on the inside and out.

As I have gotten older the things that make me happy have changed. I think that is a part of finding happiness. 

Knowing yourself, what you want, and what is important to you can help you find your true happiness.

The other day I was sitting watching out the window and just thinking of all the things that I had planned for the future. I remembered the feeling I had when I was younger. The feeling that I had my life ahead of me and all the dreams I dreamed were waiting for me to go and grab them! As I thought about it I realized all the things I hadn't done that I thought I would. Wow how time flies!

I started to think about happiness and what it meant to me. For me, my faith is a big contributor to my happiness. It hasn't always been that way, but it is now. If I don't read my bible or have some quiet time with the Lord, I just don't feel right. Family or human connection is important. For some, family may not be a positive part of their life. I only have a few family members that I am really close with, but it's enough. I'm more of a quality instead of quantity kind of person. Security and health of course is also an important aspect of happiness for me, but I think that is pretty common for most people. I love a sense of adventure. Not the kind of adventure that you almost die doing. I love the outdoors and animals, so anything involving that I am game for. Except for at night, or in dark deep waters... ha.

Once you realize what makes you happy, set time for you to do it each day if you can. Believe it or not, we need to plan our happiness. Sometimes life can just take you over and will have you forgetting about your dreams. 

Something like a dream journal can keep you on track. God wants us to have the desires of our heart! Maybe once a month remind yourself of your dreams and what you want in your life. Nobody will take care of you better than YOU!

What makes you happy?

Always,

D in my jammies :)