Happiness Is: What We Make Of It

My 'mantra' is It is not how much you have but what you make of what you have is the route to happiness.

I'm not sure this helps me right now. I'm feeling down right now. I have been working hard with daily exercise. After 20 years with fibromyalgia my husband still thinks I can get better and that exercise will help. I am in a lot of pain right now and the people in my house are not very helpful. I feel so alone right now and it's hard to make any effort when you can barely move. I chatted with my husband briefly but that just made me sadder. I had such high hopes for accomplishments for this year but it's starting off pretty bad.

Happiness in itself is a pursuit. But the problem is that although we want to be happy we rarely do things that make us happy.

When I'm in a rut I put on upbeat music. For me I mostly listen to Christian radio, but we have some Christian CD's too that work well. Singing uplifting songs gets me into a thankful mode and when we're thankful for what we have it's easier to let the other things go. Worrying about upcoming needs doesn't do those needs any good and does more harm than good for the worrier. Phil 4:6 says to be careful (kjv) for nothing, which means to be anxious for nothing, but to pray about everything. When we offer our needs up in prayer and sing and make melody in our hearts, then we're trusting God to cover whatever it is and take care of it for us. Our problem is that we want the answer now or at a certain time, and tend to give up or take back our need if it isn't being taken care of quick enough when God has the answer right after that if we'd only be a bit more patient.

Going for a walk with friends. I do feel I am responsible for my own happiness

When I am feeling down I like to exercise or go for a walk. Walking is a great way to be alone with my thoughts and sort through life's problems. I also like chatting to friends online, that usually lifts my spirits.

I know that money does not make happiness. It can't buy good health and that for me is the most important thing. When I look around and see people begging, fishing for things in the trash cans in the street or dealing with ailing relatives, I realise that I am lucky with what I have and that makes me happy If I am particularly sad, I usually stop everything and take myself out for a walk. That is a distraction that works for me.

several things, usually 'listening to comedians' (genre "COMEDY" at the bottom of the linked page) Another thing is 'looking up the etymology of words.' And--though I probably didn't look up "happy"--I looked up "hap" (since it's in so many words). So it's obvious that 'happiness' means "being cool with however things go."

I like what you said. I have a problem making myself happy. I always feel miserable. I will just keep on remembering fun times I had. I will try to enjoy life and let God take charge with all my problems.

everyones happiness is different. some like money as happiness. some like family as happiness. some like ice cream as happiness. so i agree. happiness is what one makes of it.

When I'm sad, I keep myself busy. I work a lot.

Beautifully written, thank you

Absolutely true statement

I take some deep breaths and reflect on the fact that some have it worse. I try to find the good in unfortunate situations that years ago would prob get me down.

I do agree it is a state of mind and everyone needs something in their life.

Listening to music, reading, walking, to me those are the best to do.

I agree 100%.

Happiness should be the normal part of living. I agree with you that if you allow God to help and guide you life is what you make it. Great post!