The Key Component of a Happy Life
“The other thing that keeps us from being happy and living wonderfully right now is we believe that when certain things happen, we’re just going to be miserable and there’s no way out of it. The problem with this approach is despite any example you give, someone on the planet earth, out of the seven billion people, is going through your biggest fear. Not only are they fine, but they’re also happy. You can choose to be happy with what’s happening or fight what’s happening. The number one thing you can put energy towards, which will make all the difference, is flowing with your present circumstances.
- Even if you’ve just lost your job and you don’t know what to do. Well, you can focus your energy on finding another job or changing careers.
- If your partner just asked for a divorce and you were so in love with them, what can you do? Well, now you’re free. You have an opportunity to meet someone else, more free time, and you can connect more with your children or friends.
- Even with a terminal illness, some people have started truly living like never before. When loss came, they released the beauty of life.
- And if you’re simply waiting for an appointment, then adjust your schedule and meditate while waiting. Meditation is wonderful during free time, and when changes bring more free time, there you go.
What we must do is stop focusing on what’s happening externally. Instead, we should put more energy toward changing our reaction and interaction with the experience. It’s about finding something wonderful in all experiences. Happiness is a mindset. Things may change, but you can adjust to the changes. You can find beautiful things in your new circumstances. You must focus on making the most out of this moment, the present moment. Yes, you can reserve 10% of your energy on trying to change things, but if at least 90% of your energy is spent on finding contentment in the experience instead of changing the experience, that’s happiness. Happiness is contentment in any circumstances. It’s not about having wonderful experiences. It’s about flowing wonderfully with whatever life brings.”
Read the whole article at Psychology Today
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💬 What are your thoughts on this article?
@globalBraid3744
I agree, no matter what the circumstances face in your life the present is still the present. There's still many you can work towards and focus on. Dwelling on the past mistakes and regrets can't do anything to fix them as they already happened, it's about how you deal with the present that truly matters.
@sunnyWriting4806
Right! But unfortunately, this is always easier said than done, so I am not surprised that many people struggle with focusing on things they can control. Do you have any tips on what to do to leave past behind and focus on the present?
@globalBraid3744
I think finding true happiness is how well you are able to pick yourself up when things are hard and to learn from your mistakes to be able to look forward and know that there are better things to come. I think happiness can come from our mindset and outlook on the world.
@professionalVision2624
Very well said! There is one nice quote that summarizes it nicely, I think:
@globalBraid3744 It's true that there is something positive out of everything negative that happens in our lives.
It can be challenging to look at it but every acceptance comes with hope for a better future. Some things may end up being better for us.
It's importnat to realize that what's happening may not be easy to overcome and know that that's ok. It shouldn't stop us from going on with our lives though.
Thank you for the interesting post!
@globalBraid3744
Wonderfully said.
Having a positive outlook does wonders! 💛✨