"HAPPY HOLIDAYS!" IS THE MOST COMMON GREETING OF THE SEASON.
So, what is happiness and how do we get it?
Abraham Lincoln said that people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. It is a simple statement that yields a wealth of truth. Situations constantly change. The way we deal with physical pain, fear, frustration, stress, loneliness and other negative situations, directly determines our state of mind and ultimately our own degree of happiness. Someone once told me; "It's not so much what happens to you, as how you react to what happens to you, that determines your happiness in life".
"We create our own happiness." ~ Walt Disney
"It takes wit, interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish, and spirits must flow." ~ Robert Henri
Reposted from my 1/12/09 Spirit Art Letter.
Abraham Lincoln said that people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. It is a simple statement that yields a wealth of truth. Situations constantly change. The way we deal with physical pain, fear, frustration, stress, loneliness and other negative situations, directly determines our state of mind and ultimately our own degree of happiness. Someone once told me; "It's not so much what happens to you, as how you react to what happens to you, that determines your happiness in life".
"We create our own happiness." ~ Walt Disney
"It takes wit, interest and energy to be happy. The pursuit of happiness is a great activity. One must be open and alive. It is the greatest feat man has to accomplish, and spirits must flow." ~ Robert Henri
Reposted from my 1/12/09 Spirit Art Letter.
Wonderful post and quotes. Definately words to live by. I think I'm one of the happiest persons I've ever met:)
ReplyDeleteHappiest Holidays to you and your family and all your furry kids!
And your wonderful paintings reflect your happy spirit too Jen! Thanks for all your well wishes.
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