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12-08-2007, 02:38 PM
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What does Happiness mean to you?
Have you ever taken much thought to answer this question?
I think we often can get caught up in letting life just happen. Have you ever taken a step back and really looked at your life and what you want and need to be truly happy? Thanks!
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12-08-2007, 02:52 PM
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Have I ever given that question any thought? LOL
that's all i thought about a few months ago!! i believe that we are responsible for our own happiness. crappy things happen to everyone, some more crappy than others. when they do happen we have two choices: allow them to affect our mood, get us down and basicaly just wallow in self pity OR we can accept things as they are, if possible try to find the silver lining and move on.
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12-08-2007, 02:56 PM
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Buckdawg is right about this.... I'm unhappy cause I'm still heartbroken, I can imagine once I'm through this being ok..... thats all I want... to get over the sad stuff, and be myself again...
But you know it isn't as easy as it sounds either.... |
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12-08-2007, 02:56 PM
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What does Happiness mean to you?
Mindfulness.
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12-08-2007, 03:01 PM
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12-08-2007, 03:16 PM
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12-08-2007, 03:36 PM
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I would say self-acceptance. Acceptance that I am not perfect and full of flaws but knowing, really believing, that I'm worthy and capable of love anyway...love for myself and from others.
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12-08-2007, 04:49 PM
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Having serenity.
Which usually means I have acceptance, I am comfortable in my own skin, I am comfortable with where I am at in life, with where I am going in life, and there is harmony - harmony with myself and in my relationships with others. Things are just calm and balanced, but excitement doesn't really apply. |
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