Comments on: The Secret to Happiness http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html Home of Love, Peace and Inspiration Sat, 11 Feb 2012 03:05:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Symphony of Love http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-78638 Symphony of Love Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:49:11 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-78638 @ Julie, I certainly agree with you that there is beauty in everything and not everyone will see it. I can relate to what you have said; sometimes I feel so helpless too and wish I have the power to just make people see or listen. But unfortunately, if they are not ready, they will not see or listen. As the saying goes, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I do hope it will be as soon as possible for them. @ Julie, I certainly agree with you that there is beauty in everything and not everyone will see it. I can relate to what you have said; sometimes I feel so helpless too and wish I have the power to just make people see or listen. But unfortunately, if they are not ready, they will not see or listen. As the saying goes, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. I do hope it will be as soon as possible for them.

]]> By: Julie http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-78585 Julie Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:13:37 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-78585 It's nice to see others who aren't worn down by the world's ugliness. I myself have been blessed, but not without searching for true happiness. I've come across some teachings and books that have transformed my whole outlook on life. There IS beauty in everything. You just have to open your heart just a little, pour out some kindness (consistently) and the rest snow balls. I wish sometimes I could just shout at the top of a mountain and people would listen. Unfortunately, you can only lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Fortunately, the horse WILL eventually get thirsty. It’s nice to see others who aren’t worn down by the world’s ugliness. I myself have been blessed, but not without searching for true happiness. I’ve come across some teachings and books that have transformed my whole outlook on life. There IS beauty in everything. You just have to open your heart just a little, pour out some kindness (consistently) and the rest snow balls. I wish sometimes I could just shout at the top of a mountain and people would listen. Unfortunately, you can only lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. Fortunately, the horse WILL eventually get thirsty.

]]> By: Symphony of Love http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77862 Symphony of Love Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:32:31 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77862 @ Dora, you are certainly right that health especially mental health is closely related to happiness. @ Dora, you are certainly right that health especially mental health is closely related to happiness.

]]> By: Dora http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77835 Dora Sun, 20 Jun 2010 01:49:39 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77835 Health and Happiness are related. So, have a good laugh! .-= Dora´s last blog ..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/DoraAlmond/~3/Ete5hZYxhZA/interviewed-by-omysg.html" rel="nofollow">Interviewed by omy.sg!</a> =-. Health and Happiness are related. So, have a good laugh!
.-= Dora´s last blog ..Interviewed by omy.sg! =-.

]]> By: Symphony of Love http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77796 Symphony of Love Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:21:32 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77796 <strong>@ Tabitha Blue</strong>, yes I do agree with you that at time it is easier said than done and yet we need to do it if we want to be happy. :o) <strong>@ Christine</strong>, I agree with you that gratitude is one of the key factors in achieving happiness and this is something which is on my mind a lot recently. @ Tabitha Blue, yes I do agree with you that at time it is easier said than done and yet we need to do it if we want to be happy. :o )

@ Christine, I agree with you that gratitude is one of the key factors in achieving happiness and this is something which is on my mind a lot recently.

]]> By: Christine http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77794 Christine Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:32:53 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77794 What a wonderful post. Such a great reminder that we all do have a choice about how we feel and that includes "choosing" to be happy today or any day! I choose to be happy and look at each new day with hope and inspiration because I am so grateful to be blessed to see and experience all that life has to offer. Gratitude, I think in my humble option, is a key factor in achieving happiness. I am also thankful to have found this site. Such a lovely place to visit. Blessings to you and keep up the good work! Christine .-= Christine´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.womenshomeactivities.com/children-with-dyslexia-what-parents-need-to-know/" rel="nofollow">Children with Dyslexia – What Parents Need to Know</a> =-. What a wonderful post. Such a great reminder that we all do have a choice about how we feel and that includes “choosing” to be happy today or any day!

I choose to be happy and look at each new day with hope and inspiration because I am so grateful to be blessed to see and experience all that life has to offer. Gratitude, I think in my humble option, is a key factor in achieving happiness.

I am also thankful to have found this site. Such a lovely place to visit.

Blessings to you and keep up the good work!
Christine
.-= Christine´s last blog ..Children with Dyslexia – What Parents Need to Know =-.

]]> By: Tabitha Blue http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77764 Tabitha Blue Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:45:09 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77764 I totally agree. I love how you brought it around to us. It's in our power to decide. Sometimes easier said than done, and maybe even easier for some than for others. But happiness is ours to take! :) ~Tabitha .-= Tabitha Blue´s last blog ..<a href="http://tabithablue.blogspot.com/2010/06/four-months.html" rel="nofollow">Four Months.</a> =-. I totally agree. I love how you brought it around to us. It’s in our power to decide. Sometimes easier said than done, and maybe even easier for some than for others. But happiness is ours to take! :)

~Tabitha
.-= Tabitha Blue´s last blog ..Four Months. =-.

]]> By: Symphony of Love http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77751 Symphony of Love Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:00:15 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77751 @ Cathy, indeed, we may lose sight of it sometimes especially when we are going through difficult moment. However, you have made a very good point; that we must always remember to be grateful for every precious moment and celebrate each. @ Cathy, indeed, we may lose sight of it sometimes especially when we are going through difficult moment. However, you have made a very good point; that we must always remember to be grateful for every precious moment and celebrate each.

]]> By: Cathy Voisard http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77744 Cathy Voisard Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:06:07 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77744 I wake up every morning and choose to be happy. I might lose sight of it, sometimes, at a particulary difficult moment. But I am always grateful for every precious moment...and celebrate each. .-= Cathy Voisard´s last blog ..<a href="http://alwaysmusing-cathy.blogspot.com/2010/05/james-brown-and-me-harlem-ny.html" rel="nofollow">James Brown and Me; Harlem, N.Y.</a> =-. I wake up every morning and choose to be happy. I might lose sight of it, sometimes, at a particulary difficult moment. But I am always grateful for every precious moment…and celebrate each.
.-= Cathy Voisard´s last blog ..James Brown and Me; Harlem, N.Y. =-.

]]> By: Symphony of Love http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/1790/the-secret-to-happiness.html/comment-page-1#comment-77623 Symphony of Love Thu, 17 Jun 2010 01:32:40 +0000 http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=1790#comment-77623 <strong>@ VanillaSeven</strong>, you couldn't be more true; happiness are best shared. There is a saying that happiness shared is doubled and suffering shared is halved. <strong>@ Meleah</strong>, that is certainly right. It is always our choice. Things and situation may not always be in our control, but we can definitely choose how we want to react and how we feel. <strong>@ Hilary</strong>, yes ... you said the same thing as one of my good friends - being content with our lot. <strong>@ Lonely</strong>, it is always easy to say it with our mouth but taking action involves not only our thoughts, but also our speech and body; naturally it will be harder. However, it is always our choice as to what we want to do. Do we choose not to do it just because it is hard? Only some will choose to do it because they not only realise that they are in control of their own happiness but also action towards being happy. Some will realise that they are in control but they choose not to do anything about it; feeling sorry for themselves and bashing themselves up. The saddest is for people who don't realise that they are in control and some of them would put the blame on everyone else for their miseries. And some may say, "We are not in control of certain things or situations!" They are right. We are not always in control of the things and situations happening externally but we can still choose how we want to react and how we feel towards them. It is about making conscious effort in our daily life everyday. No one promise or guarantee it to be easy. <strong>@ Pam</strong>, thank you. It is a reminder for myself that although I cannot always control what is happening externally, I can always control what is going on internally. @ VanillaSeven, you couldn’t be more true; happiness are best shared. There is a saying that happiness shared is doubled and suffering shared is halved.

@ Meleah, that is certainly right. It is always our choice. Things and situation may not always be in our control, but we can definitely choose how we want to react and how we feel.

@ Hilary, yes … you said the same thing as one of my good friends – being content with our lot.

@ Lonely, it is always easy to say it with our mouth but taking action involves not only our thoughts, but also our speech and body; naturally it will be harder. However, it is always our choice as to what we want to do. Do we choose not to do it just because it is hard? Only some will choose to do it because they not only realise that they are in control of their own happiness but also action towards being happy. Some will realise that they are in control but they choose not to do anything about it; feeling sorry for themselves and bashing themselves up. The saddest is for people who don’t realise that they are in control and some of them would put the blame on everyone else for their miseries.

And some may say, “We are not in control of certain things or situations!” They are right. We are not always in control of the things and situations happening externally but we can still choose how we want to react and how we feel towards them. It is about making conscious effort in our daily life everyday. No one promise or guarantee it to be easy.

@ Pam, thank you. It is a reminder for myself that although I cannot always control what is happening externally, I can always control what is going on internally.

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