The Art of Being Happy

 

 

 

 

 

 

No, that's not right at all.

Well, I mean it is, in general of course; but for me the art of being happy lies in finding the opportunity to be of service in every situation -- to approach every person, place or thing with an attitude of "What can I bring to this, what can I contribute, what can I give?" as opposed to "What am I going to get out of this?" and the ever popular "Where's mine?"*

That, and gratitude.

For me that's where the art of being happy lies. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*And it strikes me, as I write the above, that the "take" attitude is one sourced ultimately in Fear, while the "giving" attitude springs from Love in some form -- or at least a willingness to act in a loving way -- and doesn't that also speak to a Universal Truth of sorts?

 

 

Comments

[happygirl]

Gratitude is key for happiness for me. For sure.

[Susan]

Yep, I am much more grabby in the fear mode- thanks for pointing that out!

[Rosalie97]

I heard in a meeting that people who just come to AA meetings and don't give back are AA thieves. Your last comment around "take" attitute sourced in fear and giving springs from love put his comment in perspective.
Any thoughts on AA thieves in Alcoholics Anonymous?

[Claire]

I recently had an aa friend tell me the same message, LOVE is where happiness lies. IF you an love yourself, then it's easier to love everyone else. Giving is what helps the love begin.