Being happy doesn’t happen by accident…
If a close friend or family member were to describe you, would they use the word “happy?” I’m sure my family and people who know me well wouldn’t say I’m “sad,” but the word “happy” probably wouldn’t be the first word they’d use.
I’ve been reading a lot about emotions and happiness lately, and I came across half a dozen points of wisdom concerning happiness from one of my favorite philosophers, Jim Rohn:
“Learn how to be happy with what you have while you pursue all you want.”
“Happiness is not an accident. Nor is it something you wish for. Happiness is something you design.”
“How sad to see someone with money and no joy. They studied economics, but they never studied happiness.”
“The greatest source of unhappiness comes from inside.”
“Happiness is the art of learning how to get joy from your substance.”
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.”
Of course, there are going to be circumstances beyond your control that will challenge you with choosing to be happy. And they may be such severe challenges that you are sad for a season.
But eventually, you’ll come to a crossroads where the choice to be happy again presents itself. Perhaps reading this article is that crossroads for you. I hope you’ll read Jim Rohn’s quotes again and again when you feel your feelings of happiness starting to fade.
Remember, if you’re waiting for someone to come alongside you and make you happy, ask yourself this question, “What if they don’t show up?”
Happiness is already inside you. Let it shine through.
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