How to be Happy
Just happy running around the park.
Some time ago a good friend gave me a book, The Consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton, in it there was a piece about Epicurus, a greek philosopher who proclaimed (already over 2000 years ago) that it isn't money which makes us happy. Epicurus said there are 4 things which make us happy: Friends, Freedom, Time for Reflection and the Basics.
This lens in development. In the meantime, take a look at this stuff about Epicurus, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epicurus
4 Things Needed for a Happy Life
Freedom, Friends, Time for Reflection and the Basics
The basics are stuff like place to live and food. You might notice that money isn't included, money isn't really that important when it comes to happiness.Anticipation. Seems to me today, that a feeling of anticipation of coming events, coming meetings or trips gives me a feeling of happiness. Somehow that feeling of anticipation is lacking and it's cold and cloudy outside today.
Well, must rush, more details in preparation!
Happiness - Books to Read
The Consolations of Philosophy
Amazon Price: (as of 12/27/2009) 
The Essential Gandhi: An Anthology of His Writings on His Life, Work, and Ideas
Amazon Price: $10.04 (as of 12/27/2009)
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Happiness Links
Links to resources which may help those in pursuit of happiness.
- Resources for the Development of Thinking
- Thinking maps and thinking tools can help us overcome life's hurdles.
- Just for the Love of It - The Freeconomy Community
- Save money. Learn new skills. Reduce your carbon footprint. Meet new friends locally. Get help with projects for free. Share skills, tools, and spaces through freeshare. Share advice, information or ask freeconomic questions in our forum. Very inspiring.
by Chris_Rubber_Dragon
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