Don't Worry, Be Happy

Exactly what is happiness? Can you define it or does the word carry a different meaning for each person? This has been a topic in my English class recently and one that I find myself stressing out about because my whole life has always been set around trying to make other people happy or comfortable. I have been slowing learning, however, that while it is impossible to make EVERYONE happy at one time, it is also miserable attempting!  I have come to the conclusion that there is no need to try and please all because in the end never will all be pleased and if you are stressed about it then you will also never be pleased yourself. It is time to grow up and come to this realization.
   As I grow older situations change and I look at problems with new eyes.  Rather than throwing a temper tantrum or ignoring problems I am learning to face things head on and tackle them while they remain an issue.  I think it is so important to accept the challenge of maturity and swallow our pride when necessary.  It is also important to know when to say "I' sorry/wrong" and accept responsibility.  So often do people throw up defenses when they think they are being attacked and while those walls are up there is no room for forgiveness or resolution.
  Another thing I have noticed that eats away peoples happiness is when one has too long to "think" about things.  Granted, it is most important to think and ponder over issues but too often do people OVER think situations into a complete mess.  People are turning into such savages and think that everyone is out to get everyone else.  So many people today look so far into situations and come to the most bizarre conclusions that really all they needed to do was see the situation for what is was and accept the truth and get over it.  The issue that coincides with the previous is when people think too little about a problem.  They will immediately attack without considering other angles and shut out any other possibilities.  This causes huge problems especially when one is narrow minded to seeing other points of view.  Lastly, people may think too simply and get taken advantage of. They may not look at the situation for what it is and assume it was simply an accident or that the person really didn't mean what they did/say. Who are you in these situations? We need to stop taking advantage/moping around/being angry or whatever the case and seek true peace because how are you to be enjoyed when you don't even enjoy yourself?

The fruit of Silence is Prayer.
The fruit of Prayer is Faith.
The fruit of Faith is Love.
The fruit of Love is Service.
The fruit of Service is Peace.
-Mother Teresa


Enjoy yourself.  Stop worrying. Be Peaceful. Love.



Why am I rambling about these things that happen when problems stir? I have NO idea but I just type as my mind goes from idea to idea and hope it helps or triggers something in someone else! If not then that's okay too because it has helped me release through typing- =)