Some Thoughts on Happiness.

What is happiness and are we looking for it in the right places?Maybe we need to spend more time thinking about it and seeing what other people have to say and do about it. Is it so elusive?Here are some thought provoking ideas to do with happiness. For me it is quite simple. A good book in my hand, a cup of tea and a dog or cat [or both] by my side. Of course world peace would be up there but a bit more difficult to obtain.  For others it may also be more complex.

Voltaire said that: I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.

Be yourself . Life is precious as it is. All the elements for your happiness are already here. There is no need to run, strive, search, or struggle.

The happiest people in life are the givers, not the getters.

The formulate for happiness is Gratitude. 

The secret of being happy is accepting where you are in life and making the most out of every day.

Now and then it is good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. 

The Rules of Happiness by Emmanuel Kant

Something to do 

Something to love

Something to hope for.

Five things you can do to be happier. Meditation, smiling, exercise, help others and follow your passion. 

Happy people focus on what they have. Unhappy people focus on what's missing. 

One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you can't change.

Now on a lighter note.   

Happiness is wriggling into freshly laundered sheets at bedtime.

Happiness is starting a new book. 

Happiness is slowing down to smell the roses. 

The fastest way to being happy is to make other people happy-You go first.

I know how to tap into my inner happiness. I pull out the cork and pour it into a glass.

Well I hope this has given you some food for thought. I hope you find whatever it is that makes you happy in your life. 

Please comment in the comments section.