Pursuit Of Happiness

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What is happiness & how do we find it?

The pursuit of happiness is one of the basic elements of human existence. We want to be happy. So why are so many people unhappy then? Most likely people are not happy because they are missing one of the six keys to happiness.

What is the secret of happiness? We are all looking for happiness in life, but most of us never learn the art of happiness. I am not happy all the time, but I think in general I am a happy person and I share my thoughts about how to find happiness here. I hope you will share your thoughts on happiness as well. The key to happiness shouldn't be a secret!

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Is happiness the journey or the destination?

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samsaradakini says:

Journey. People say "I'll be happy when _(fill in the blank)_" but then the bar of desire is raised again...and again.... The destination might be fun for a minute (for me), but my true happiness is always found in the journey.

Tipi says:

Joy is in the journey...

marckq says:

It would be a long, lonely journey if you have to reach the destination to be happy. So happiness should always be the journey

akumar46 says:

Happiness is within the human ,but we search for happiness elsewhere.

Othercat says:

Definitely the journey! The destination is the end. What matters is how we deal with the traveling!

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darciefrench says:

It's a return trip - happiness is always coming home -:)

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

The journey, definitely as the destination should never be reached

newbizmau says:

Wow is this not a trick question? Happiness is always our destination whether we realize it along the way or not. It helps if we first visualize happiness at our destination. Whether its a joy along the way is up to you. We all have free will.

kajspice says:

In order to be happy, you must DECIDE to be happy...

Desire is the starting point for all suffering and misery.

 
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How can you be happier?

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Key To Happiness

Determine To Be Happy

The most important key to your personal happiness is determining that you will be happy. For many people, their personal happiness is not a priority in their life. Too often, we put the happiness of others before our own. While this may please our children, spouse, or boss, this is not the path to happiness. This dos not mean you should make yourself happy at the expense of others, but you must remember that the reverse should also not be true -- your happiness should not be sacrificed to make others happy.
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Be happy

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Find What Makes You Happy

Once you have determined to make your pursuit of happiness a priority you need to determine just what it is that makes you happy. Spend some time reviewing the happy times in your life. Think about memories that make you smile or activities that make you joyful. Can you find a common element or theme? Then that is one of the keys to finding true happiness for you.
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Do What Makes You Happy

Now that you have identified what makes you happy you need to engage in that activity. Perhaps you need a creative outlet? Join a writing group, take an art class, or learn an instrument. Do you need physical activity? Then find a way to get back into a sport you love or start a new one. All that is necessary is that you find a way to reconnect with this key element.
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Decide Who Makes You Happy

However true happiness for most of us is not dependent solely on finding that one key. For most of us, we also require special people in our lives to be happy. Perhaps you have lost touch with someone important and can reach out to them? Or perhaps it is simply a time to plan some special time with family. It is important to our own pursuit of happiness to stay connected with those we love.

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Help Others

Another essential to finding true happiness is to give of ourselves as well. Helping others in both small and large ways can help make you happier and more content. You might even be able to find a way to combine giving and engaging in an activity that makes you happy. For example, if you love to make people laugh you could organize a community talent show as a fundraiser for a local charity.
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Make A List And Check It Twice

Finally, make a list of all the aspects of your life that do make you happy. So many of us get down because we dwell on the negative, but usually there is something about your life that makes you happy. Make a list of these items so you can have a quick mood enhancer when you feel down.
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Find True Happiness

The pursuit of happiness does not have to be challenging or arduous. Finding true happiness can be as simply as determining, identifying, engaging, connecting, giving and reminding yourself of the 6 keys to personal happiness.

Predict your happiness

My prediction

Reader predictions:

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samsaradakini, at 12am on October 3, 2011 predicts:

That in the future I will be happy. Oh look! I was right. :-)

Tipi, at 9am on May 24, 2011 predicts:

I expect and increasing level of happiness as I sow seeds in the right fields.

Irenemaria, at 10am on April 14, 2011 predicts:

When all humans are putting others interest first in life, there will be happiness in the whole earth.

Alfiesgirl, at 6am on March 14, 2011 predicts:

@ CHRIS DAY..why would you not want to be happy & do you have days where you want to be unhappy ? you have intrigued me now ...I shall be reading-up on you right after I leave this lens lol x

Alfiesgirl, at 6am on March 14, 2011 predicts:

My prediction for ~ HAPPY is this...Dopey, Sneezy, Bashful, Doc, Grumpy, Sleepy & Snow-White would not have had such a happy life it were not for the brothers GRIMM...so, GRIMM made millions of people HAPPY...we all have grim days, its up to us to make our own fairytale endings.

 
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