More Happiness Please!

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”
― Marcus Aurelius

Increase Your Happiness...

Many people, including me, have spent a great deal of thought and energy believing that it is the “stuff” we have that makes us happy. However, when you realize that happiness is not found in stuff, or for that matter status or success, it is much easier to experience more contentment in your life. The thing you need to understand is that happiness is an internal state of mind. Additionally, it is important to understand that happiness is often a reflection of where you choose to place your attention.

For me, it took a failed marriage to a wealthy, abusive woman. We had it all, money, relative success, a higher status in the community than most. I thought I had it all. Truth be told, I did. But, I was not happy. In fact, I was miserable. You see the stuff, status and success just were not enough to replace the loss of self-esteem and self-confidence that I went through. Now, years later and out of that horrible situation, I have once again found that self-respect and fondness for life. I am once again the happy person I always strived to be.

It is true, happiness lies within the domain of your personal power. When you intentionally choose to feel more happiness each day – you will. You will find that when you make the choice to be happy that you bring out the best in not just yourself but in others too.

Make the choice to give it a try, then, repeat daily.

• Choose to actively look for what is good in every experience
• Then, Journal your daily highlights
• Finally, appreciate life’s simple pleasures!

Remember, life can ALWAYS BE BETTER!