The Happiness Secret: You Already Have It
What’s the secret to happiness? You might be surprised to find you already have it.
While backpacking around South America a few seasons ago, I really had to get down to bare essentials. I had to decide which clothes would be most practical and easiest to carry, choose one good book to read, edit my art supplies, and make room for a small camera. Other than that, my life’s joys relied on what I experienced all around me rather than what I possessed.
That experience brought me to a state of enjoying what I already have. I remember that I decided to take along one dressy blouse for special dinners, and when I wore it I felt so beautiful – it was my only one! Rather than having a whole closet full of “nothing to wear,” I graciously reworked my one pretty blouse and rocked it like it was haute couture.
Appreciation for what you already have is a major step along the path to contentment. That doesn’t mean you have to stop pursuing your dreams and your goals, but if you can’t relish what you currently have – a representation of who you are right now – how do you know you’ll ever find happiness?
This baby just might have it figured out.
Image: Gare and Kitty
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6 Comments
March 19th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
That little guy is pure joy!!!
March 19th, 2008 at 12:54 pm
I can’t stop playing this video.
March 19th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
This was great! When you count your blessings, it is quite amazing to see how blessed you really are! I love this video, too, it made me as happy as that baby!
April 28th, 2008 at 5:37 pm
What a cute baby! Thanks for sharing such an inspiring video – it goes to show that we certainly do not need so much “stuff”!
A great reminder too.
April 28th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Stephen!
April 28th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Stephen!
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