There are ways to live that produce instant happiness, such as the very act of being kind and caring. Any act of caring has the result of benefiting both the one being kind and the one being cared about at the same time.
This is because when we are kind and caring our energy is roused and circulates in our body, bringing us out of languor and the doldrums.
When we get into action our oxygen intake increases and energizes us. The result when we feel energized is that we feel in harmony and happiness mentally.
This shows that the path to happiness is a win - win situation for the giver and receiver of kind actions.
Happiness is one of the best qualities to emulate for your children. It feels good to be happy and in harmony, and it doesn't cost a cent to smile at someone spreading a little joy.
Happiness is a moment to moment lifelong achievement. Just because we feel happy in this moment doesn't mean future times will automatically bring happiness, unless we remember that we are in control of feeling happy by keeping a caring attitude and kind actions.
Even if we are put in a situation where we are saddened, we can look to the bright side that this event will pass, and once again we can start to feel happy as we reach out to others with kindness.
I think you can see that the secret to happiness, being happy, is the attitude and actions of kindness, lifting us into the state of feeling happy ourselves, and in harmony with others.
As long as we hold fast to the attitude of 'my way or no way', we will be keeping feelings of happiness off in the distance. It is in sharing and caring that we expand beyond self centered to self giving - and in that we find true and fulfilling living, because sharing and caring increases our bodily circulation as discussed above.
Suppose a child is so disabled they cannot do much for themselves or help others - how can he experience happiness?
By giving and receiving smiles. A genuine smile is a kindness that forms a bridge of connection, contentment and circle of happiness between the giver and receiver.
Article by Susan Kramer
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