The Quest For Happiness

Why does happiness seem to escape so many individuals? Every day, more and more people seem to be taking some new depression medication, as if they're trying to find some elusive quick fix to a happier life. It would seem we need to rethink our thoughts about happiness, where it stems from, and why so many are so desperately going to their doctor seeking it. - Seeking happiness, it would seem, from a pill.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." - The United States' Declaration of Independence

There is one beautiful key phrase that always stands out to me in that passage from the Declaration of Independence. - The pursuit if happiness. We are not born with happiness thrust upon us, and it is not something sitting there free to take. No matter where we are from, we are not born with wisdom, we are not born successful, and we are not born with greatness. We do not have a "right" to happiness any more than we have a "right" to be smart. - But the one amazing, beautiful thing about happiness is that we do have the right to work for it.

We very much have every right to pursue happiness. Every last one of us has the right to work toward being a happier person, and the great thing is that it is not hard at all. Happiness does not pick and choose, and it does not discriminate. It does not care where you come from, or who you are. - Happiness is there and waiting for anyone who is willing to earn it. No one is born with the stars aligned to foretell their success, but everyone is born with the opportunity to chase it.

The way joy is looked at by people today continually astounds me. I am no expert on happiness, but I am a very happy person, and I can't help but note that people have an ever-growing strange attitude towards happiness. They seek it through means such as substances, other people, and even objects. There are people that are under the impression that, like a free gift for being born here on Earth, happiness is a thing "owed" to them. They never realize that you must earn happiness. Happiness is something you must create yourself. No other person, no pill, nothing can do it for you.

We are, as a species, naturally drawn toward the negativity's life brings. We wallow in the pessimistic, revel in the downfall of the successful, and pity ourselves something fierce. We need a mindset overhaul. Instead of being envious of others' success, we need to let it inspire and uplift us. When we take note of all the incredible things others are doing, we inevitably open our eyes up to our own amazing accomplishments. - And in my opinion, these accomplishments are the main ingredient for bringing happiness into our lives.

Confidence. - I believe this is the main factor in becoming a happy person. How often do you meet an extraordinarily confident person who is depressive or unhappy with themselves? Those with a good sense of self-worth are far less likely to be depressed, and they are far better equipped for handling life's little road bumps than someone who has little faith in themselves. And unlike many people seem to think, true confidence does not come from being suave or beautiful. Real, true confidence comes from getting things done. - Setting expectations and goals for yourself and making sure you accomplish them, no matter how large or small. Accomplishing things is not only the easiest, but quickest and most effective way of becoming a more confident person. After all, who ever feels bad when they meet their goal or achieve their New Year's resolution?

The truth is, happiness is a goal; happiness is a mindset. Happiness is managing to find something to smile about despite the terrible things life sometimes throws our way. Happiness is going out of your way to build your own self-confidence and sense of self worth. It is no big secret, and you can't find it in a pill. Happiness is not hard to find, and is available for anyone willing to earn it.
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Cole Carson is a professional entrepreneur specializing in the fields of internet marketing, health and wellness, and motivational literature.

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