Happiness is a state of mind, and it is all in the mind.
We all pursue happiness in our lives. However, happiness always seems elusive, evasive, and unattainable. The word "happiness" is a term difficult to define because it is very much individualized. But genuine human happiness has to be holistic in that the body, the mind, and the soul all feel some sense of satisfaction.
We all pursue happiness in our lives. However, happiness always seems elusive, evasive, and unattainable. The word "happiness" is a term difficult to define because it is very much individualized. But genuine human happiness has to be holistic in that the body, the mind, and the soul all feel some sense of satisfaction.
Happiness
is a state of mind. The mind controls your thoughts: how you act and react to
any event or circumstance. The mind records all your mental perceptions and
interpretations. and stores them at the back of your subconscious mind, where
they become your memories, and hence the fabrics with which you weave the
"realities" of your life. In short, it is your mind that decides
whether you are happy or unhappy.
In
addition, your mind makes your life choices, such as what you eat and your
lifestyle. Again, they may positively or negatively affect your body and your
health. Given the close connection between body and mind, your physical health
has a direct impact on your mental wellness, and hence your mental
happiness.
Your
soul oversees your body and your mind, which affect your soul with respect to
its supervision. It is the interconnection between the body, the mind, and the
soul that is ultimately responsible for your overall wellness and ultimately
your perception of happiness. Happiness is always a glass half-empty or a glass
half-full. Remember, life is always a bed of roses with thorns -- we all have
our good fortunes and misfortunes. It is all in the mind, which can make
"a heaven out of hell" or "a hell out of heaven."
In
order to empower the mind to create your own happiness, you need true human
wisdom to understand what genuine human happiness is. With that wisdom, you
know who you really are, as well as your needs, and not your wants. With that
awareness, you become a better person and more connected with others. Human
goodness is the foundation upon which genuine human happiness is built.
Copyright©2018 by Stephen Lau
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