Happiness is a decision that requires commitment / myLot

Singapore

October 28, 2015 10:48am CST

I think many of us have heard that happiness is a decision and happiness is a choice. We choose to be happy. We decide to be happy. The tough thing is in our commitment. It is tough to get rid of negative thoughts or suspicious thoughts about others. If we spend our energy wondering if someone is attacking us or if everyone likes us or such nonsense, we will not be happy. It takes commitment to think happy thoughts, and force ourselves to get into a happy mood after a row with someone or a scolding from our bosses.

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Alfredo Rossi

@amadeo (111938)

• United States

28 Oct 15

I try to be happy most of the time

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Marlina

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

28 Oct 15

And Alfredo, it shows!

Arry

@SBhargav (44)

• India

30 Oct 15

Yes, it is tough. But there are pointers around us, if only we are aware. Force, repression don't really work. They seem to work in the short run, but they only suppress our true emotion. We can't fake, force happiness. It is a lot of pointless work. But, zen, for starters shows us the way. Let go of expectations, self-judgement, judgement and cultivate an attitude of gratitude. However small or insignificant it might be, try every day to think of one thing you are grateful for. And practise meditation. Deep breaths. These few tips might not be the sure shot remedies to happiness, but they sure bring you true peace. The more you practise, the more peaceful you get. And that is important. Happiness, sadness come and go like waves, but peace is the underlying ocean. :)

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scheng1

@scheng1 (24649)

• Singapore

6 Nov 15

Zen works because it allows us to face our own fears, and weaknesses. I think when we learn to face ourselves, we can find true happiness. We just have to accept that we are a lesser person than we hope to be, and we can work towards all our goals.

Morning Girl

@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

3 Nov 15

Yes it is a choice but sometimes our choice is the opposite because the circumstances are just too hard to bear.

joygracia

@joygracia (1325)

• Philippines

28 Oct 15

Yes indeed. Life can be tough as it is like the burden I feel nowadays with my fail relationships. Nevertheless, some people choose to appreciate life as it is even the coldest rainy days. Here's some good thoughts that we ought to ponder.

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Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163776)

• Garden Grove, California

29 Oct 15

Bing Crosby had a song he did so well and so me words are wise,"Acentuate the positilve, eliminate the negative, and don't mess with Mr. In between" now that is wise advice and I try to stick to it and when I do I really am happy.

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joygracia

@joygracia (1325)

• Philippines

29 Oct 15

@Hatley Yes. that's a very nice phrase there... Very inspiring.. ;D

Judy Story

@jstory07 (138936)

• Roseburg, Oregon

7 Nov 15

You have to stay awway from negative people if you want to be happy.

Marlina

@marlina (154131)

• Canada

28 Oct 15

I put a lot of energy into staying in a happy mood. Not easy.

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jaishankar

@else34 (13515)

• New Delhi, India

29 Oct 15

You are absolutely right,@scheng1.Happiness is a choice.I had once read somewhere the words written by George Bernard Shaw,'If you want to be happy,be.'

Beatburn

@Beatburn (4286)

• Philippines

29 Oct 15

There are those who because of difficulty and traumatic experiences need help in overcoming their anxieties. They can't just decide to be happy. They need to overcome their current difficulties and have better dispositions first.