happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
Bury Yourself in an Inexplicable Sweetness of My Words
The walls are never a prison, and any roof never stifles me. I manage to preserve the adventurism while being locked and isolated, for my words are real, as solid and true as every imaginable experience. They are the product of chaos, clutter, greed, insatiable hunger - love, tender feeling, sexual satisfaction, loving enthusiasm, and every possible set of emotions and reactions.
By Olya Aman5 years ago in Motivation
Heritage to Self-Care and Everything in Between: A True Story
Seven-year-old Jessica exploded into her Auntie’s house at a dead run. She knew Auntie was trying to have some quiet time; therefore, she had sent all the kids outside to play; but as was normal, Jessica was having issues with her cousins.
By Jessica L Jackson5 years ago in Motivation
Personal Journey
I don't know what it was but ever since my uncle came back to California for a short visit. Life seems to have done a complete turn around for me. Having this conversation about our mental health was just so important for me. He came at a time where I’d been digging deep into the teachings of Neville Goddard, Joe Dispenza and Wayne Dyer. Just having this conversation with him and seeing his peace really gave me some sense of validation that if he could overcome his battles and find the strength to go on I could do it too!
By Tee's Views5 years ago in Motivation
"A Snip in Time"
“A Snip in Time” Barbara Weisenberger Imagine, if you will, a little girl – about 6 or 7 – eagerly opening up a small package taken from her Christmas stocking and seeing the glee in her eyes when it turned out to be her very first pair of scissors. Now, you may say, that’s not likely, but I would beg to differ. As a very little girl, in the 1950s, I loved paper dolls, but we couldn’t afford them. Instead, I would take a catalog and carefully page through it until I found just the right model to clip out, and then I would spend even more time “shopping” for just the right clothes to dress my new paper doll.
By Barbara L Weisenberger5 years ago in Motivation
The Genius in Me.
May 26, 2021 RE: Create your happiness contest Dear Vocal_Creators, I am honored to present this essay for your review. The purpose of this statement is to introduce Pretty Paisley Designs and show how I plan to use my passion to create Social Impact, while growing & sustaining my business.
By Crystal Maxwell5 years ago in Motivation
The Genius in Me.
May 25, 2021 RE: Vocal_Creators Contest Dear Vocal_Creators, I am honored to present this essay for your review. The purpose of this statement is to discuss my projects that I am passionate about & how, through my work, I plan to make a difference by creating a Social Impact.
By Crystal Maxwell5 years ago in Motivation
The Love List
I love to love. Feeling with the whole heart, love is the ultimate experience of higher emotions. It allows the good to come into our lives and the bad to be forgotten, if only momentarily. But how can you open up your heart when it feels like every day is a grind, a punishment just for being alive? The practice of creating a daily Love List is a simple, yet effective, way of centering your emotions in love.
By Carrie Ketting-Olivier5 years ago in Motivation
Thursday Quote Of The Day (Problematic People Pleaser)
In a perfect world, I think we would all find happiness and satisfaction in being liked, admired, respected, and loved, by others. Each decision we make, and action we take, would be appreciated by everyone. We would have no enemies, no one would dislike us, and no one would criticize or ridicule us. There's just two issues here though; one, we do not live in a perfect world, and two, so many people act and think like we actually do live in a perfect world. The sad, yet harsh, truth is that we will never be able to please everyone, and have everybody like, respect, admire, and love us. The human race is unfortunately a very judgmental and opinionated species, and people will always seek about uncovering and exposing any flaws and faults that we have, to showcase us in a bad light, no matter how insignificant it may be. They will even manufacture some flaws and faults about us, if they are unable to find anything worth showcasing and exposing to the world. So many people are so bitter and frustrated with their own life that they have to degrade and defame others, in order to make themselves feel good. They witness certain other individuals who have created likeability, popularity, respect, and admiration, from others, and because they don't attract that same attraction themselves, they don't believe anyone else should deserve that either. They therefore go about spreading rumors, or finding faults and flaws with these individuals, in an attempt to drag them down, and eliminate their success and happiness in the process. Why are people like this? I don't have the answer to that, other than it being generated from pure jealousy, but in all honesty, it's pathetic! Each and every one of us should delight in the success, happiness, and prosperity, of others, just as much as we do for ourselves. Jealousy is a negative emotion, and if we choose to feel envious of others, this will only lead to bitterness, and then unhappiness.
By David Stidston5 years ago in Motivation
Origin
I was always afraid to follow my dreams. I cut it up into pieces years ago thinking that it was impossible. Thinking that I wasn’t good enough to meet myself where I wanted to be. I went to school for fashion but was too intimidated to do anything with it. So I put away my fabric shears, the heaviness of it laid in my chest for years after I graduated. To create your own happiness while not having the mental tools to achieve it can be debilitating. I felt like I was slowly digging a grave and placing my talent in it to be buried. I wasn’t even aware that I was doing it. As I progressed into my late 20’s, I found myself losing everything I did have. Whatever happiness was left, whatever support or mental and financial stability I had was slipping away and I couldn’t do anything about it. So I left. I booked a flight to Hong Kong and Bangladesh, I needed to leave and figure it out. I wasn’t sure what it was, but it was something. I couldn’t imagine that such a low point in my life would lead to a road of so many possibilities. Everything is scary until it isn’t. I guess approaching my 30’s placed me in a tornado that people refer to as Saturn's return. An unknown was calling to me to the other side of the world, and through adversity, I found a way to revive my dream.
By Anika Mustafiz (Imagine Violet)5 years ago in Motivation
