Introduction
This topic captured my interest because we live in a world were happiness is too far from people, here in Lagos State mostly everyone you meet will tell you that they are not happy, it might be because of marital issue, lack of money, lack of good job, house and good food while some are just unhappy as a result of the way things are going on around them.
Some will not even give you the opportunity to share anything good with because they have turned aggressive and violence but honestly if you get to discuss with them you will understand.
A true life experience.
One evening i meet with a guy who was strolling home so i just wanted to have a brief discussion with him and he decided to open up to me, you won't believe that such handsome young man do not have a place to put his head, and its not that he has not been working but due to sooo many failure he was now left without a home neither a family, how do you expect such person to be happy, ofcourse happiness is far away from him.
What happiness means to me.
- Studying Gods word
Life is not fair at all but there are some tips that has helped me to retain my happiness, lets talk about it.
Firstly the way you define happiness determines how happy you will be, never should your happiness depend on what you can not afford or fulfill because you will never be happy.
For me happiness means inner joy that is natural and can not be easily taking away by unfulfilled task and its very different from pleasure that comes from achieving a goal because that pleasure is periodical but happiness 😊 keeps you going even when unexpected events affect my set goals.
True happiness has a basis and that is why it doesn't fade away even when distress condition like sickness or loss of job affect me, i always remain positive and happy.
Lets look at somethings i do to remain happy no matter what.
Things that gives me happiness.
- Spiritual routine
Firstly and most importantly what gives me true happiness is my spiritual routine because i know that lasting happiness depends on Jehovah God not what i have achieved in life, and he has promised me that if i do certain things in life i will be happy.
To be happy always it is very important to have a close relationship with your heavenly father, so i developed the relationship and i always eager to learn his will and purposes and accept them.
Psa 1:1-3 Happy is the man who does not walk according to the advice of the wicked And does not stand on the path of sinners And does not sit in the seat of scoffers. 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, And he reads His law in an undertone day and night. 3 He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, A tree that produces fruit in its season, The foliage of which does not wither. And everything he does will succeed.source
Yes my delight is always in the law of God and that makes me be like a tree planted in the river i am always happy even in the face of distress.
Reading the bible daiy has just been a key to my daily happiness because when i read about Gods promises for humans and this earth i am happy because i see a solid reason from a solid source to move on, find relief from my stress and also cope with daily struggles.
After reading i also share what i read with my friends and when i see my friends happy because of what they learned from Gods word that also adds to my happiness.
I can't miss reading the bible on daily basis.
- Keeping my home clean.
You might wonder how keeping home connected to happiness 😜 but honestly if my house is clean it gives me this inner peace and joy, even when am out i will be longing to come home because i know my house is conducive for me.
So to achieve this i always sweep, mop and wash all the dishes on daily basis after with i put a sweet smelling air freshener.
This really gives me joy, and good thing is that i won't be scared of uninvited visitors because everywhere is sparking.
And i will also have a good health, good health gives inner joy and happiness too, so i do all i can to keep my home clean.
- Daily workout.
I workout on daily basis because workout releases endorphins—brain chemicals that make me feel relaxed and happy, i take workout as a natural antidepressant.
Am always happy after workout.
Conclusion
You might be thinking why all the above makes me happy or helps me retain my happiness instead of money or family, yes the above mention does more in given me happiness than money or family because family members can disappoint me or even die, money can be stolen but my spiritual routine, cleaning my home, and working out can never be taken away .
So Always be happy.
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