Happiness would seem to be one
of the most valuable aspects of any person's life, so why would anyone refuse
happiness that was within his or her reach? There are many reasons why
people refuse happiness, although others may not necessarily understand what
they signify.
What is happiness? It can mean
different things to people, or mean absolutely nothing to some. In other words,
it can be everything or nothing, or perhaps have its signification somewhere in
between.
Happiness is a bottomless
bucket when it comes to defining it.
No one can decide what
happiness is for another person. In other words, what makes one person happy
does not necessarily make anyone, or everyone else happy. Maybe it works for
some people, but not for others, or perhaps it does at certain times, but not
at others. Some people always seem to be
happy, while others never seem to be happy. Such is the nature of humankind.
Then, there are those who are happy some of the time, but not at other times;
but there are also those who seem unhappy sometimes and happy at other times.
Everyone is uniquely different when it comes to happiness.
Perhaps in some ways, happiness
has a genetic element conferred by one generation to the next. In other words,
it is something inherited. If so, that gene would not, or could not be declined
by the prospective recipient. Happiness is taught from
generation to generation, although not everyone learns how to be happy. Some
do, but not others.
Happiness is often associated
with money and yet, money itself does not make everyone happy. In fact, it
often leads people into wanting more and more. When there is an over-abundance, some people seem happy, at least for a while. When the money is gone, so is the
happiness. There are those who refuse
large amounts of money, simply because accepting it can result in a life that
is increasingly complex, fraught with all kinds of fears and problems. Living a
simple life appears to be so much easier and happier.
Love is often associated with
happiness, but being loved or not being loved by someone, does not guarantee
happiness or unhappiness. Loving someone does not guarantee happiness or
unhappiness either.
Knowing that you are loved by
God can bring you tremendous happiness, particularly if you see how this has
the potential to touch and change your life. Yet, there are those who deny God
and all of the happiness that He has to offer.
Freedom is another concept that
is often associated with happiness. There are those whose major quest in life
is freedom and others who refuse freedom, denying themselves and others the
happiness associated with freedom.
No one can impose their own
unique concept of happiness on others; nor do they need to do so, even if they
want to at times. It is important to know that happiness is yours to enjoy and that
you share your own happiness, as well as that of others. Partaking in happiness is a
good thing, even though it may not always perceived that way.
A happy person recognizes his
or her own happiness, as well as the happiness of others. An unhappy person may
choose to wallow in his or her own self-pity or that of others, rather than
seek happiness. Sometimes, unhappiness is understood or perceived in terms of
self-righteousness, when it really has nothing to do with that. Happiness and
righteousness are two distinct concepts. Remember that happiness can be
associated with righteousness, too.
Happiness is a blessing and
should be regarded as such. It is there for everyone who willingly partakes in
it. Reach out for the happiness that is yours.
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