The question, much misunderstood, is upon the minds and lips of everyone at some stage whether they are questioning their life, existence or simply looking for an outlet to bring pleasure.
Some people mistake happiness for motivation and all though they may have copious amounts or be tremendously lacking in the motivational area does this mean they cannot be happy.
Motivation is something that is different in everyone. Why another gets out of bed in the morning is no business of any ones even if it does not fit in with your ethical or moral allusions about what one should be driven by.
A mother once came to me exasperated at her sons motivation. The Mum felt that her sons lust for money and it being his main driving force would shape his life in a negative fashion making him greedy. She feared this type of motivation would cause him to harm others as she saw it as a negative driving force.
In truth the lad had never harmed anyone in his life and was a very caring individual. What looked like the drive to accumulate wealth was indeed actually the drive to provide for his family and give them the best opportunities life had to offer. Not only was he motivated by his families needs but those of the community in which he lived always donating time and money to causes in his community which he felt would most benefit.
After discussing with her the issues about her own motivations and her misconceptions about money she began to see how her misunderstanding had stopped her from enjoying her sons accomplishments and being a positive force in his life.
If we can misunderstand the motivations of those closest to us then it is certain we can misunderstand the driving forces of others around us prompting thoughts on how minding ones own business can be a very positive step on the path to happiness. After all, why get bogged down in things you know nothing about.
There are many motivating forces along the path to happiness but how ever we choose to get there, we are all moving in the same direction and that is to be happy.
How we measure our happiness can also lead to wiser choices on becoming a happier person.
Some may measure their happiness through success, how much money is in the bank, or what degree of satisfaction they feel at the end of the day on a job half done! All of these things are personal indicators only useful to certain motivational paths.
However there are universal indicators by which we can all measure our happiness whatever our motivation may be.
1. How often do you laugh?
2. How often do you smile?
3. How often do you feel serenity?
4. How often do you feel calm?
5. Do you sleep well?
6. Are you grateful for what and who you have in your life?
7. Do you depend on medication or other drugs to feel any of the above?
Never feel guilty about the path you take to happiness and do not let others judgments get you down.
What makes you happy?
Work, hobbies, family, relationships/ I want to hear all about it!
Some people mistake happiness for motivation and all though they may have copious amounts or be tremendously lacking in the motivational area does this mean they cannot be happy.
Motivation is something that is different in everyone. Why another gets out of bed in the morning is no business of any ones even if it does not fit in with your ethical or moral allusions about what one should be driven by.
A mother once came to me exasperated at her sons motivation. The Mum felt that her sons lust for money and it being his main driving force would shape his life in a negative fashion making him greedy. She feared this type of motivation would cause him to harm others as she saw it as a negative driving force.
In truth the lad had never harmed anyone in his life and was a very caring individual. What looked like the drive to accumulate wealth was indeed actually the drive to provide for his family and give them the best opportunities life had to offer. Not only was he motivated by his families needs but those of the community in which he lived always donating time and money to causes in his community which he felt would most benefit.
After discussing with her the issues about her own motivations and her misconceptions about money she began to see how her misunderstanding had stopped her from enjoying her sons accomplishments and being a positive force in his life.
If we can misunderstand the motivations of those closest to us then it is certain we can misunderstand the driving forces of others around us prompting thoughts on how minding ones own business can be a very positive step on the path to happiness. After all, why get bogged down in things you know nothing about.
There are many motivating forces along the path to happiness but how ever we choose to get there, we are all moving in the same direction and that is to be happy.
How we measure our happiness can also lead to wiser choices on becoming a happier person.
Some may measure their happiness through success, how much money is in the bank, or what degree of satisfaction they feel at the end of the day on a job half done! All of these things are personal indicators only useful to certain motivational paths.
However there are universal indicators by which we can all measure our happiness whatever our motivation may be.
1. How often do you laugh?
2. How often do you smile?
3. How often do you feel serenity?
4. How often do you feel calm?
5. Do you sleep well?
6. Are you grateful for what and who you have in your life?
7. Do you depend on medication or other drugs to feel any of the above?
Never feel guilty about the path you take to happiness and do not let others judgments get you down.
What makes you happy?
Work, hobbies, family, relationships/ I want to hear all about it!
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