Happiness is up to you
By mylzcantor08
@mylzcantor08 (66)
Philippines
July 13, 2012 12:43am CST
Yes, money could make you buy things that would make you happy but it could never ever make you buy love and appreciation to make you happier or even the happiest. I may not have plenty of money but that doesn't hinder me to be very happy right now; having a little love on the other hand, would surely make me unhappy. What I am trying to say is, we shouldn't be sorry for not being wealthy or for not earning a very huge amount, we should be glad instead, that we are still capable of living no matter how simple our lives are and that there are people who love us. What matters most is that we find happiness from the little things and from people around us. God knows what we need anyway, He wouldn't surely abandon us. I really like the quote I've once read saying, "God gives you blessings;happiness is up to you." Indeed, it's just a matter of being contented to whatever we have. Focus and be grateful on what we currently have and pay less attention about the things we don't have. They may serve as an inspiration to persevere but not a hindrance to stop ourselves from being happy.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
I'm glad I came across your discussion 'cause you just made me smile. I'm quite unhappy recently because of the debts I have with my credit cards and don't know how to pay for it next month but you are right,God wouldn't abandon us. I know He will provide. I should think of what I have now than to think of the problems that I know I can resolve soon with the help of our Lord.
@mylzcantor08 (66)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
I feel you. It's a natural feeling to be sad but that shouldn't be felt for so long. yes, find ways to divert your sadness. the most effective way i know is to keep silent and talk to God, He may not give you an instant money but He'll surely give you the comfort you need so you will be able to think of how you could possibly deal with your problem. In times like these, I used to sing a song with a lyric that goes like this, "God will make a way where there seems to be no way, He works in ways , we cannot see, He will make a way for me..." have faith! I'll pray for you, too.
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@mtrguanlao (5522)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
Thank you so much mylzcantor. I know that song,it's one of my favorite Christian songs my hubby always play every morning. He said it will make our whole day blessed and guided. Now I am missing my hubby again,huhu!
I know He will not forsake me and I am sure He will help me in some ways but of course,I should help myself too 'cause I know God helps those who help themselves too.
I know that song,it's one of my favorite Christian songs my hubby always play every morning. He said it will make our whole day blessed and guided. Now I am missing my hubby again,huhu! I know He will not forsake me and I am sure He will help me in some ways but of course,I should help myself too 'cause I know God helps those who help themselves too.
@succeednow (1633)
• Singapore
13 Jul 12
Hi mylzcantor08,
I really like the saying: "God gives us blessings, happiness is up to us". How very apt! In other words, happiness is a choice that we can make ourselves. We can choose to be happy or unhappy. If you think about this it is so true. No one can make us unhappy if we choose not to. For example, say a good friend has promised to meet you for an appointment. At the last minute he calls to say that the appointment is cancelled. Of course, you can feel disappointed and angry but you can also tell yourself that it's no big deal. Don't be angry and that'll only hurt yourself. Thinking of the nice moments you had with your friend will ease this bad feeling. Have a great day.
@mylzcantor08 (66)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
It's indeed a matter a choice. as for me, I always opt to be happy and think of the brighter side of any thing. My friends would often describe me as "someone who doesn't easily get mad and who is very kind". well, I guess it's all rooted from the choice I made which is to be happy.. no matter how annoying some people are; no matter how frustrating is it to achieve my dreams; no matter how unfair life is; no matter how unfortunate I am sometimes. I know every good and bad thing happens for a reason, so why waste my time being unhappy, right? (that will only make me ugly). Keep the optimism, instead; wear the most beautiful smile and see how you'll affect others.
@mimiang (3760)
• Philippines
29 Jul 12
You are a prolific writer.Yes it is up to us. The world would continue if we sulk.We must work out things to make ourselves happy whether we are endowed or not. We have what we need.We just have to be content with what we have and forget jealousy and envy.We should make the world happy by contributing what we can by giving to the needy and by being good people of God
@512771751 (1096)
• China
30 Jul 12
Yes, you are quite right. Sometimes happy is so easy, maybe the moment you are with your families, maybe the appearence of your loved star.... happiness is up to you but not other things.
@Daisy_22 (1229)
• Philippines
18 Jul 12
Real happiness can be achieve within ourselves by contentment.Having a lot of money and having a very nice career is worthless if within yourself your atill seeking for more.
• Philippines
17 Jul 12
your'e the one who's doing your own happiness.
God is giving you something right now and then you'll be the one who will formulate your happiness. God is allowing you to do your own, he's just guiding you and lead you to the right path! nice one! :)) love this!
@sukumar794 (5040)
• Thiruvananthapuram, India
13 Jul 12
Yes! Happiness ...it is what you make it. Life is replete with problems and of course with instances of joy and mirth. It is for us to grab the happy moments and live fully on it whenever opportunity for the same dawns on us.
@vycess (1588)
• Saudi Arabia
13 Jul 12
I really like your positive outlook in life. Yes we should be grateful for what we have and I agree to you saying that Happiness is up to us, it's a matter of choice. Honestly, sometimes I feel and see the negative things or the things I don't have instead of focusing to the things God has given me. Keep sharing things like this and inspire people :)
@asdomencil (4265)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
Being happy is really depends on the person. You are right that even you don't have enough money, you can be happy. Sometimes, simple things can make you happy. It is up to you if you can appreciate it properly.
@ryanong (9665)
• Vietnam
13 Jul 12
ya, you are right, being in happiness or sadness is our selection...instead of being sad we can do something else to make our be happy back..Life is not easy and for sure we can't avoid getting problems...but we should be happy as much as we can.
Have a nice day!!!
@riatuazon (5)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
for me there's a different kind of happiness.happiness in friends,family,money,in a relationship and in god.happiness in friend you are happy when your bond to each other or a group..happiness in family, you are happy when your family is happy and bonding each other.happiness in money,you are happy because you have a lot of something to buy.you can get all you want because you have money.happiness in relationship,you are happy because there is a person who cares and love for you..who can protect you.and happiness in god,you are happy because you have a communication in god.you have a faith in god.
@JIEM31 (1)
• Philippines
13 Jul 12
Blessings in disguise are often very frustrating at a glance but very fulfilling when realized. Most of the time, we are looking too far ahead that we fail to see what is being presented in front of us. Blessings can be in a form of struggle, pain, loss, and rejection, but these shape your whole being into a better one.
Given that one tries to look closer and fix their gaze on a closer view, it is inevitable that some people evidently see mostly their sufferings and misfortunes, leading to self-pity and resignation. That is where appreciation and hope come into play. Appreciate even the littlest of things and hope that things would get better. These two will be the driving force to help you cope and move on from debilitating despair.
Live life to the fullest and always smile.
