Don't Worry, Be Happy!

Happiness is a state of being.
Being happy does not mean you need to deny everything else. 
Do things that make you happy and agree with yourself.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy!

You know, there is nothing outside of ourselves that has the power to make us happy. For example: If I think, “That cup of coffee over there will make me happy.” And I go over and get it, I may find that I am feeling happy for a while, but then I get bored with it. Now, I think, “Getting a new pair of shoes (like so and so is wearing) would make me happy.” Poof! I have new shoes. After a while I find the ‘external happiness’ fades. I get bored again.

This is temporary happiness only. Permanent happiness comes from within and goes with me where ever I go. So, if you catch yourself saying, “I will really be happy when…” Perhaps stop yourself and say, “I am truly happy now.”

Acceptance of Your Self

Acceptance of oneself translates to acceptance of others.

Tiger Temple in Thailand

Acceptance can put you into a state of happiness. Accept where you are now and continue to improve yourself. Acceptance is not just passive it is also active. It is not what you plan, it is what presents itself. 

Accept your confusion to find clarity. Accept yourself for who you are. Accept others for who they are. Not only a sense of contentment comes with acceptance, but a certain amount of radiance happens as well. 

Some things in life may present themselves in a way that you have no choice but to accept them. The moment you embrace the ‘something’ then choice comes into play again.