We all have searched happiness outside our self , our home , our work – basically OUTSIDE.
while happiness is an energy source that is inside you , trapped within the layers of your heart. Its like the butter kept in the freezer – all it needs is a warm ray of hope and smile to flow free into your life.
you have to decide what makes you happy and its essential you become the creator of that happiness , rather than depending on others.
This reminds me of a conversation with a friend. I love cooking, but I can not enjoy the food alone. Only when I have a company to eat(and praise) the food , I can be really happy. My friend pointed out to me that I can not be happy this way whenever I want. I need people and I need them to like my food too, both of which are not in my control. He said ,
“If something makes you happy , no matter if you are alone or in a crowd , if it can change your frown into smile as per your bidding and time , THAT is the reason or source you should hold on to”
I have always followed this since that conversation, 3 years back.
Happiness is to create smiles and hopes around you. Sometimes its by treating yourself to special attention and sometimes treating others the way you will like to be treated.
I find my happiness in books , music and mostly in writing.
To write and read others’ ideas on similar prompt or feelings is what makes me feel at peace.
To that spirit of happiness and sharing , Happy new year to you all.
Keep writing & stay happy.
This reminds me of a commercial ad :
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Also linked to Alphabe Thursday
Nice – thank you – really working on happiness this year.
Writing and reading make me happy also. I actually love cooking for myself because then I can make it as spicy as I want and no one complains…
One’s own happiness, or lack thereof, can certainly affect those around you, even strangers.
We are the source of our own happiness is so very true.
I wish I liked to cook. I would happily eat and praise whatever you prepared for me simply for not having to make it myself!
Hi LadyNemu,
Nice to meet you. I’m hopping over here from the Imperfect prose link up. Thanks for letting me peek into your writings and musings on happiness today.
Have a great day,
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com
Great inspiration ~’spot on’ ~ great for H too ^_^
Yes. Create even if your eyes are the only ones to enjoy what comes of it.
What a happy ad! That definitely created happiness for me
very true , I have started to be happy and enjoy alone long time back
You must be a sister of the heart. I love seeking happiness and I agree, finding it with friends is the BEST. It was great to find your post here.
I need to learn that too

Writing, Reading and cooking gives me happiness too though
And I loove the ad…such a optimistic one indeed
So many things make me happy – and it’s not like butter in the freezer, lol!
happy new year, friend! so glad you linked with imperfect prose.
I think sometimes we have to work hard at happiness.
It doesn’t just always fall in our laps.
But when we keep our eyes and hearts open, it is always there!
This was a lovely post. Thank you for linking it.
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