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Your Happy Life Makes the World a Better Place
Do you feel guilty because you are happy in a world filled with suffering? All of that misery is exactly the reason your happy life is a valuable natural resource.
Every human wants to have a happy life. Sadly, many lives fall exceedingly short of that mark. If you are living a happy life you are helping the world. Here’s why.
You Are an Inspiration — Think of the quintessential elderly couple walking hand-in-hand. They may not realize it but the simple act of affection between a happily married couple, especially those that have been married for decades, makes all of us produce a wistful sigh. “Ah, that’s true love.”
We are reminded that real love does exist even though sometimes it feels more like a fairy tale than a fact.
“Love’s in need of love today.” -Stevie Wonder
When we witness love and affection in action, it inspires us to do the same. We remember to pat the dog and hug our people. We are reminded to act lovingly and generously.
People Learn From You — Every truly happy person is a beacon of hope for the rest of us posers and fakers and frauds. We dream of being what you already are, which is whole. Having a real-life on the outside that matches our insides is our wildest secret dream. People watch how other people live. It is simply how humans operate. We notice joy and it leaves an impression.
Whether it is an act of simple courage, like masking up when others don’t, or raising kids with your high school sweetheart, people are watching. They are learning.
Your happiness gives others hope in a ruthless world. You can bet they are taking notes. Love can be learned and believe me, the loveless want to learn to speak love.
You Raise Healthy Kids — Healthy kids grow into healthy adults. Happy families have skills that unhappy families don’t. The world needs all the healthy people it can get! All people matter but not all people feel valuable. There are many lonely, isolated people on planet earth. Happy families teach us how to live and love with each other, and not apart. These are important skills. The MOST important skills!
Joy is contagious. Love is essential. What happy life doesn’t have both?
Never feel guilty for living a happy life! You may see the world around you and think, “Other people have so much negativity in their lives but I am so blessed and lucky! I feel bad.”
No.
Not every human has the same opportunities. This is a horrible tragedy. Be grateful for the blessings you have been given, yes. Give back when you can.
Recognize the very real value in living a good, happy life. No matter how modest or boring or wild it may seem, it matters. People are watching and they just might be thinking, “Someday, I’m going to be just like they are.”
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