And so my pursuit continues. I purposely chose my bucket list to be as diverse as possible giving me the chance to sample new things that might add some happiness in my life. I was very surprised that my "learn a new musical instrument" one is the one so far that gives me so much happiness. Even when I am feeling down and annoyed, I pick up my instrument and all of a sudden all is forgotten. The morale - try something new and wacky - you never know to which mental state of mind it might take you.
There has been articles this week specifically about the happiness trail and pursuit. I think I may have eluded to this in a previous blog, but the more you chase happiness, the more it runs away from you. I read the article. I re-read it. I can't say I totally agree with it....
Chasing happiness. Wanting to be happy. What does that mean? Does that mean I am always happy? Am I not allowed to be sad at all? If you think this, then the happiness project is doom. Part of being happy is also being sad. After sadness, you know what true happiness is. If you are looking for the ideal life, then you are up for a disappointment, because life is a journey. And happiness is a journey too. Chasing happiness means chasing sadness and disappointment too. The happiness project was never intended so that I am happy ALL the time, its just a means to make me more aware of myself and my own mental state of mind. If you accept this, then go on, chase your happiness rainbow, and don't let those miserable journalists get you down :-)
There has been articles this week specifically about the happiness trail and pursuit. I think I may have eluded to this in a previous blog, but the more you chase happiness, the more it runs away from you. I read the article. I re-read it. I can't say I totally agree with it....
Chasing happiness. Wanting to be happy. What does that mean? Does that mean I am always happy? Am I not allowed to be sad at all? If you think this, then the happiness project is doom. Part of being happy is also being sad. After sadness, you know what true happiness is. If you are looking for the ideal life, then you are up for a disappointment, because life is a journey. And happiness is a journey too. Chasing happiness means chasing sadness and disappointment too. The happiness project was never intended so that I am happy ALL the time, its just a means to make me more aware of myself and my own mental state of mind. If you accept this, then go on, chase your happiness rainbow, and don't let those miserable journalists get you down :-)
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