happiness
How to Be and Stay Happy
Sep 3rd
Aristotle once said, “We are what we repeatedly do. Happiness then is not an act but a habit.” If you want to be happy and stay happy you need to remember you have to work at it. Work at being happy? Yes. Everything that is worth having needs effort from you. That includes happiness.
How do to become happy and stay that way? Well, by constantly practicing being happy. Learn from your mistakes, adjust and work at it again. I liken the pursuit of happiness to a series of continuous short races that never ends. It is hard work but if you have the wisdom to see how it all adds up, you may just find your nirvana or heaven whichever the case maybe.
If you want to be happy and to stay happy, you need to cultivate. That means see yourself nurturing the habits that brings happiness to you. You may not succeed everyday in doing it, but this pursuit of perfection is what will contribute bit by bit you being happy and staying that way.
What are some of the things you can do then to be happy and stay happy?
1. Giving
Here we are not just talking about charity. Giving involves a lot more. It means giving up bad habits. What are the bad habits that bring you stress? Give up on these habits. Are you disorganized? Being disorganized in all aspects of your life may deprive you a lot of happiness you are seeking. Once you learn to give up bad habits you will gradually become happier.
Ever considered giving in? Do you hold on to opinions that you hide as principles and are too egoistic to let go? Give in; you do not always need to win an argument. You do not always need to be the car in front in a traffic jam. You will soon learn when you give in; you do not lose but stand more to gain.
Give out, yes by this it means charity. Help someone in need and do not judge who is worthy of your help. Help a rich person who is in need. Sometimes people think there are people unworthy of our help. The practice of giving to gain happiness is one that helps us learn about detachment.
2.Think, Say and Do
In all that you think, say and do. Make sure there are as congruent as possible. A lot of times, what you preach to people and what you practice is different. When what you think, feel and do is not in line you will not find happiness. Even if you do, it will not stay that way.
Think good thoughts. Do not scheme behind people’s back and think good of people. Think how you can help people rather than plot for selfish goals. Avoid telling lies, gossiping and harsh speech. The Chinese has a saying loosely translated that says, “Sickness comes in through the mouth, trouble come out from the mouth.” It means we become sick from the things we ingest and we get into trouble with the things we say. Ask yourself, do you speak the truth? Do you speak gently? Say things that will help others? And speak at a proper time and place? Do good things and be of good conduct. It can be as simple as not getting intoxicated, being organized, not procrastinating or even waking up early to get your life organized. Small things like these add up to being happy and staying that way.
To be happy and to stay that way is a cultivation that takes time. It cannot be overnight and it is not one that you do and forget. Take small steps, you will stumble but if you keep at it, eventually you will feel happier and stay that way longer.
Ways to Raise Your Vibration
Sep 3rd
There are many ways to raise your emotional state or vibration. Here we are discussing few which may help you.
1. You Must Follow Your Nose
Some of essential oils sometimes do shift you emotional state of mind very fast simply by getting a deep whiff. These may be found easily in health food or some spiritual shops. You may test and then buy those fragrances which pip you up.
2. Stress on Gratitude & Appreciation
Gratitude greatly affects the mood. You just need to focus on something for which you are immensely grateful in life and you will immediately notice your rise by several levels on scale. Appreciation is even easier. You can just simply walk around your house and have a look at things and then feel appreciation for them all. More simple when you are driving around, just have a look at your surroundings, people and appreciate them all.
3. Make it a Habit to listen to the Music
Music is like a fragmented and can give you an immediate lift. You just need to choose a kind of music which gives you lift and takes you to an elevated state.
4. Just Reach Out & Touch Someone
You will find it amazing how nice you feel when you just put attention to somebody else from self. So, you just need to call someone, may be your relative or friend and feel the bond!
6. Get Busy by Playing With Your Pet
Cats can be quite entertaining and can keep you off tension for the duration of time you spend with them. Similarly dogs can really be fun. Make your day by taking out your dog for that nice walk or just play with him for some time.
7. Go for a Walk in Nature
You need to venture out in this little paradise. You will appreciate the nature in ways you have never seen it earlier. Sunshine, exercise, these are all great raisers of your vibration.
8. To Relax Always Do Something You Really Enjoy Doing
For me, it’s playing organ. I get immersed in this very soon. I really feel de-stressed when I do something which I love doing.
