Once in a while you read something somewhere that just hits home, this article from one of my most favorite web sites hit home this morning and I wanted to share it with you. This article on happiness is from sparkpeople.com It is a site I use daily to track health issues and to chat with people with the same interests as myself. I hope you enjoy this article also.
The foolish man seeks happiness in the distance, the wise grows it under his feet.- James Oppenheim, short-story writer, novelist, poet
The key to happinessThe secret to happiness is not to get what you want, but to want what you already have. If you think about it, most discontent grows from want. We want more stuff, more excitement, more pleasure. When we don't get those things, we're resentful and unsatisfied. Take away the want, and you take away the unhappiness. When your quality of life is tied to your desires, fulfillment is a shadow that escapes your view. Like trying to imagine a new color, the harder you look, the harder it is to see. Does this mean you stop setting goals and striving for a healthy lifestyle and better life? No. It means you can appreciate life regardless of the outcome. It means you can relish the pursuit while accepting the possibility of failure. It means you can still enjoy the ride. Happiness is not a destination--it's a way of life.
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