Over the past year I have been on a journey to find true happiness and I've learned some pretty cool things about life along the way. I didn't know where to start this journey or how to get where I wanted to go, but damnit I was determined to do it! I knew if I just kept moving forward everyday, bettering myself constantly, the future me would be a much happier person.
When you start trying to find happiness and begin chasing your dreams your whole life will change for the better. Yes, it will be hard and there will be many days when you want to give up because it is hard to go against the norm. But trust me when I tell you the rewards far outweigh any potential negatives. Not only can your dreams come true, but you also will find your passion in life and that is what will make you truly happy... but that's only if you follow what you love.
Someone once said to me:
you can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well try at something you do want.
What I think he meant was, yes I can stay in this "secure" job that has benefits but whose not to say that one day I won't get fired or the company doesn't go out of business or a natural disaster or whatever unforeseen event occurs. You can't control the outcome of life, so you might as well try doing what you love and just enjoy the ride. That way if you fail, at least it was at something you felt was worth trying.
Truest advice I could ever give you is once you find your passion in life, master it. Don't ever worry about the money, I promise you that it will come if you master your passion. So stop worrying about what any job pays and start worrying about what makes you happy, because life will pay you if you find your happiness.
There are many old quotes that people don't realize are totally true about life. These little secrets are all around you, you just have to pay closer attention to what is being said. I am sure most of you have heard atleast some of these sayings:
Life doesn't really happen to you, life happens for you.
If you can see it in your mind, you can hold it in your hand.
If you learn to change how you see your life, your life will change.
Ask and you shall receive.
These quotes and so many more like it are everywhere. But for some reason people have stopped paying attention to them?
What I'm trying to say is there are signs everywhere around you, pointing you towards happiness if you just take the time to see them. Think outside the box if you want to find happiness. It is not going to be easy, there is no prescription drug to get there. You are going to have to work at it, like a muscle, everyday. Truth is most people who try to give you advice on happiness aren't even happy themselves, to me that seems like the wrong person to get advice from.
Im not saying I know much but the secret I have found to life is Everything good in life is free! That's it, that's the secret!
I know this sounds tacky but it is so true it is ridiculous. Laughter, love, happiness, joy, family, friends, relationships and beauty are all free. We don't need to buy all this extra stuff we have these days, we just need to appreciate what we already have more. Things don't equal happiness!
The entire beauty of this world surrounds us. Do yourself a favor and take the time to stop and look around one day, actually appreciate the magnificence of nature. The sunrise and sunset, the mountains, the forests, and the oceans are always truly amazing to enjoy, the beauty of this world is everywhere! And guess what, it's all free!
Have you ever listened to older generations talk about life? If you do you'll realize that they rarely talk about the size of their homes, the cars they have owned or the money they have made throughout life. No, they always seem to talk about family, friends, life experiences and love. All of which are free! They have all been through the same journey that we are on and have learned one of the best secrets to life without most of them even realizing it: the greatest parts of life are always free! We humans have just made life so confusing we have forgotten that.
So stop worrying about the Mercedes and mansions and just worrying about smiling and being happy, because the truly important things in life are Free! 😉
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Mastering something you do makes for experiencing pleasure, if you are doing what you love it doesn't seem like work. Lots of good advice in the post Hippie.
So true! Im glad you appreciated my article. I don't always have good stuff to say, but every once in a while I have a gem ;) lol..
I always enjoy your posts! Happy, but not cheap. Often positivity is shallow, but yours is richer--it's obvious you've been through and suffering and are a conquerer rather than someone who just glosses over life's hardships. Thanks, friend!
I am glad someone really appreciates my work and can feel the experiences in it. It makes all the time putting it together worth it. I sometimes feel like I edit more than I write. Comments like this make it worth all the time. :)
Thanks again for another amazing comment!
(sorry it took me so long to reply)
No worries! I get behind, too. Glad it's encouraging--the quality shows!
Excellent post I congratulate you friend, you remind me of the movie in search of Will Smith's happiness. I loved this post, a big hug from Venezuela. I hope we can continue reading
Im glad you liked my post, i wrote it from the heart. I have seen that movie and I really like it. I feel honored that you referenced that to my post.. you made my day! thank you.
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Wao! this is such a great article, i gat my hearth pleasant, big thumbs
Great article! But without money people wont really care about you. Those who stick with you and have fun doesnt seem smart enough to do something great. So im having the dilemma of not achieving anything in life or choose happiness. Sadly these are the people I met so far..
I was in the same position, u need better friends! Choose happiness and leave them all behind. I know it sounds lonely and it is for a lil bit but u will find new friends who are like minded and want to lift u up instead of hold u back.. those are ur true friends 😉
I made real bad life decisions.. I really shouldnt took my moms advice and be a doctor. I suffered for 6 years. And she doesnt even care. To her, i will always earn money as doctor then she think ill thank her later. I guess i couldnt find such true friends its because of me too. I was blinded by hate and remorse. I couldnt see any sign of positiveness in anything happen to me. I always think that if i could find a great job like doctor i can live off my mom and never have to listen to her again. But no, become a doctor takes years and im too late to realise it. I made bad life decision.. I hope online trading and i plan to make business online might help. Im tired of living up to others expectations.
We have all made bad decisions in life, i am definitely no exception.. i have been to war (combat), ive also been a drug addict and a criminal, so im sure ive done way worse then u and guess what, im loving life now.. cuz its never to late to change!
Dont worry about being a doctor, worry about being happy my friend.. because once u find true happiness, the money will find you! Once u are happy and the money finds you, then your mother will be proud of u too.. 😉
Cryptos are great if u take the time to learn analysis and study the charts before u make trades you will do great. But if you are going to do it then u better put all ur effort behind it and do it well! I promise it will pay well if u take the time to learn it right.
Read more of my articles and u will see how bad my life was and how i turned it around to live my dream life, and in just one year! If i can do it, u can do it too..
Take care friend
Focus on being happy.. This is so true. Yeah I deserve no ground to complain, other people have worst than me. I'm still having a great life here. Thanks for the advice and support! Definitely will check you out!
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Great advice!!... worrying about material things will only lead to depression.
so true! wish more people would realize that.
Nice one
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