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The Happiness Quotient
By karen | April 12, 2007
I believe that one of the most important aspects of deliberately using the Law of Attraction and deliberately creating the life that you want is to be happy and joyful, to really feel good. When you are full of happiness and joy and your heart is full, you are open to the inspirations and the gentle nudging of the Universe. You hear the call.
But when you are stressed out or complaining and unhappy it’s almost like you have turned off your cell phone in a packed sports arena, either the call doesn’t ring or when the call comes in you can’t hear it but for the jangle of the noise in your own heart and mind.
My husband has always said to just “Be Happy”. No matter what happens life is precious and you should just “Be Happy”. He’s easygoing and even-tempered and he is a happy man. We have a great life.
A few years ago we watched a Barbara Walters Special where she interviewed major religious leaders throughout the world. As Barbara interviewed the Dalai Lama, he said “Be Happy just Be Happy”. I have to say that of all of the religious leaders from all over the world that she interviewed that night, the Dalai Lama impressed me the most. He absolutely radiated Joy. It was palpable even through the T.V.
Now there will be people who will say that he’s happy because of all kinds of reasons that they just don’t have but the fact of the matter is that anyone can be happy. Happy is an inside job. It never comes from material things or a lack of challenges or because the sun was shining on the day you were born. You decide how happy you are going to be. In fact a wise man you may be familiar with said that very thing
Awhile back I wrote an article about Happiness. I gave some tangible tips on how to use the emotions and feelings of Gratitude, Love and Awe to help you find the happiness inside of you. All three of those emotions can assist you in finding your own happiness. All three of those emotions can feel so wonderful and so exhilarating and so intoxicating and when you focus on that wonderful feeling, happy is a side effect.
But you really need to feel it. Deep in your heart and soul nothing feels as good as being totally Grateful, totally Loving, and totally in Awe. Gratitude, Love and Awe are the most magnificent gifts you can give to yourself.
Be thankful and be grateful. Be loving and be joyful. Find the Awe of Life.
Practice these things and you will not have to pursue happiness because you will have found it within yourself.
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This article is included in the Carnival of Positive Thinking located at Widows Quest
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This article is included in the Carnival of Deliberate Creation #4 located at Optimist Lab 4/20/07
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This article is part of the Carnival of Life, Happiness & Meaning #3 located at Life Insurance Lowdown. 4/22/07
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This post has been included in the Happiness Carnival April 29, 2007 edition. You can find it at Think Happy Thoughts
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Topics: Deliberate Creation, Gratitude and Appreciation, Living the Power, Motivation and Inspiration, Personal Development, Real Life, The Law of Attraction |
April 20th, 2007 at 1:02 am
Hi Karen,
Love this post! Thanks so much for letting it be a part of the Carnival of DC.
Cardin
April 20th, 2007 at 7:40 am
Thanks Cardin! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
July 29th, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Thank you again for the reminder. I appreciate you.