Be happy with what I have

Sounds like someone just died and left a ton of money, doesn’t it? But no, I actually read an article about inheriting certain genetic factors for being “prone” to finding happiness. I think that while this might be true, finding happiness also depends on your environment. They studied identical twins. Also, they mentioned that those who are hard working and conscientious are the happiest. This goes along with my theory of achieving happiness when you work hard at something, and feel a sense of accomplishment.

Besides, a ton of money like the lottery actually begets more problems than it solves…according to another article, big-time lottery winners die soon afterwards, or wish they had never won the lottery in the first place. Personally, it would be too hard to keep up with the money!

Don’t depend on others to bring you happiness. Happiness is something we all seek, but seemingly never can find. You could potentially have everything you ever wanted or needed, but still be unhappy because everything is being given to you. Sometimes to achieve happiness (or contentment), it entails a struggle to appreciate where you are in life. We all have the capacity to make someone else happy; to light up someone else’s life, no matter how “messed up” we seem to be. Even the most aloof, lonely person can make a dog happy.

Curling up with a good book, or listening to music, or taking a walk in good weather can help us appreciate and be content. Only when you find what makes you feel good, can you help others feel good.

Yes, you may hate that monotonous job you have, but you know what??? It pays. It puts a roof on your head, clothes on your back, and food in your stomach. It may be boring, but I’m sure it’s not as boring as staying asleep for lack of food, or standing around for alms with a cardboard sign in your hand. You may read this and reflect for about 5 mins, and forget about it, or you can take this to heart and put into perspective. Happiness is about perspective. Why are we so easily made happy when we are younger? Because as long as our needs are met, we are happy. Put your needs and wants into perspective. Only then can you begin to be thankful with what you have.

Being content is a fluid situation…what you may be happy with at one point in your life may change as you grow in different directions, into the person you are trying to be. All you can do is your best…You can’t fill other people’s shoes, but you can leave behind footprints of your own…It’s good to emulate and adore others, but in order to be one who is sought after, the one whose shoes are hard to fill, you have to believe that you make a difference in some small way in someone’s life.

True, not all of us can be Einstein or Curie, but we all have our hidden talents. And if we bothered to take the time to cultivate our talents, we would find happiness in our own abilities instead of discontent with futile attempts trying to be someone else.

I feel that your own happiness increases the more you do for others. You can only get that sense of accomplishment and contentment when you strive to do for others. Sometimes, it’s easy to think positive and think altruistic thoughts…at other times, it’s an effort just to smile in order to mask the hurt or fury you feel inside. Just recognize that it’s natural…whatever you may be feeling at that moment. Be happy with being human. And remember that it’s okay to be human.

I’m going to try to remind myself, that although I have a lot yet to accomplish, I am going in the right direction, and must be happy with what I have.

I shouldn’t worry about how others are doing at the same point in their lives; they haven’t lived the life that I have. Yes, I’ve had heartbreak, and regrets, who hasn’t? But it’s not about that. It’s about how those experiences shape the person you become.

Maybe I don’t make a lot of money, or I am not on the career path chosen by so many others, or I don’t drive the latest model, but I am truly happy with the car I drive, the rate I’m going, and being off the beaten path. For you see, it’s my own, and just by virtue of that, it is the best for me.

I’ve learned to become more forgiving of my shortcomings, be less of my own worst critic, and become more of my own best friend. Maybe I don’t have M.D. behind my name, but I have a great husband and friend…and even though I’ve wanted to be a doctor for most of my natural life, I wouldn’t want to trade the great bond we’ve worked at forging together for being a doctor right now.

Someimes, it’s hard to be happy with what you have, and sometimes, even the smell of honeysuckle vines can transport you to a place where life was so much easier in order to find happiness…

I would love to be always grateful with what God gave me

I have 2 lovely sons!

When life is good, it’s easier to be happy. I’m happy with my lot (materially, in terms of relationships and work), but should things change, I’m sure I’ll be back to revisit this.

I love my family to pieces! My hubby is the best ever and my kids are the cutest lil dudes to walk the planet (hey, I’m their Mom, of course I think that! hahaha)
But there’s so many other things that I’m not happy about, like not being able to buy them things here & there….I don’t mean spoil them, but it would be nice to buy them a lil something here & there and we’re just not in the position to do that right now : (
Also, being able to pay the bills would be great. That way I wouldn’t have to worry whether we’re going to have a place to live next month or not. Then there’s the not being able to do anything or go anywhere on the weekends. I love my hubby’s and my family, but I don’t want to see them every weekend. I want to be able to take the kids to the movies or hey, even grocery shopping would be awesome LOL Yes, it’s that bad.
Last, but certainly not least, I’d love to be able to help my parents out – financially. As it stands right now, they do not have a retirement plan, they’re behind on their bills, they have tons of medical bills that they’re paying off and the worst of the worst – after almost having the house paid off, they took out a 2nd mortgage on the house, not for them, but for my selfish brother, who needs “help” running a bar that he opened up. He’s supposed to be paying the majority of the mortgage on his own and he’s screwing them over. I need to get myself into the position where I can get them back on their feet. After everything they’ve done for me and my family, They did it out of love for their child. Any loving parent would. But any loving child wouldn’t take the risk of losing their parent’s only home and not do a damn thing about it!

I’ve been doing well, no frivolous spending at all. Then one day the receptionist at work had this! I’ve taken over 1,000 photos in the past year, and one of these would be great.

I tell hubby who makes a comment, “you are so creative in finding ways to waste money.”

Ouch

_{guess I’m not getting that for Christmas – probably a good thing cause I might be tempted to throw it in his face}

this is the best thing i’ve probably ever done. i’ve become self-aware and although it makes it easier to be let down at times, it really is better in the long run for improving yourself.