People make a mistake when they think they have to be happy in order to be grateful. WRONG! Happiness does not come from good things happening in our lives, it comes from something deep inside of us called joy! Joy is a deep rooted sense we feel. Knowing that someone higher up has a plan and I am part of it.
When my mother died I really missed her and just kept thinking, “Why couldn’t I have had her in my life longer”. Pretty silly since she was 87 years old, but I still wanted her to be with me. Then I was reading this book “Better Than Good” by Zig Ziglar. In it he pointed out that when he lost his daughter he was just grateful for the time he had with her. Boy, did that change my thinking quick. Some people only have their mothers or father a short time. Mine was around for 87 years, how selfish of me. That selfishness turned into gratefulness for me really quickly. And when that happened I felt joy and happiness down deep inside.
Start being grateful for what is in your life and you will be surprised how happy you become. I challenge you to take the time every evening and write down the things that you are grateful for. Remember to include people and little things that make your life a little better. This country is very blessed and it is time we realize it and start being grateful.
I do highly recommend reading the book, “Better Than Good” by Zig Ziglar. You will be pleasantly surprise and what you learn. This book can help you start creating a life you can’t wait to live.
I would say more, but I don’t want to waste your time when Zig can say it better than me, so check him out with this link “Better Than Good”. You’re going to love what you find.
Have a very wonderful day and I see you on the happy side of life,
Debbie
I do want you to know that if you decide to try the book, yes I do get a kick back on it and I only recommend the best for my readers. By the way it is on sale right now for only $7.00. My dream is to help all of you to have a very wonderful and happy life.
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Hi Debbie,
Nothing can beat gratitude. Gratitude is a major component of happiness. When we are grateful, we have peace of mind, which is one of the main causes of happiness. Thanks for sharing
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Hi Dia,
This is absolutely true, without gratitude I don’t believe one can find happiness. And it definitely gives one a peace of mind. Thanks for adding the peace of mind.
May you be blessed with a wonderful week end and more,
Debbie
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Debbie, I read this book several years ago. FANTASTIC read. And they don’t come better than Zig Ziglar! Truly a dynamic book and I hope everyone will read it!
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Thanks Bryan. You are right they just don’t come any better then Zig Zaglar. Love to listen to his tape, etc. He knows how to tell it like it is.
You have a wonderful day.
Debbie
hello debbie
how are you?
i am a fan of zig ziglar and the book is worth reading.
it’s important we show gratitude because it strengthens our relationships, improves communication and builds trust .
take care of yourself and enjoy the rest of the day.
Well, thanks you many bunches Ayo. Zig Zaglar is worth reading. He can really make you see the light and motivate a person. Once we learn to show the gratitude it just seems everything else good just follows. Love the way that works.
Thanks for stopping by and you take care and have a wonderful day and evening.
Debbie
My boyfriend and I were talking about the difference between joy and happiness the other day! How fun!
We decided that happiness is the feeling you feel when you accomplish something or purchase something that you’ve wanted for a long time. You feel happy.
Joy is the feeling you feel at a deep, more enduring level when you live with health and peacefulness. Joy isn’t dependent upon anything external it is an energy that peculates within you and flows outward.
Looks like we hit the mark!
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Hi Susan,
Yes, you did hit the mark Susan. But at the same time when we are happy we are full of joy and are enjoying life. The key here is to be grateful for the things and people that you have in your life on a daily bases. We do feel happiness when we purchase something that we have been wanting, but we must remember that it is only a feeling for happiness for a while. Let me ask you this, Have you ever wanted something material and now isn’t the time to get it, but then you say to yourself, “That is ok because I am happy even if I don’t have it.”
Thanks so much for your sharing it is greatly appreciated and you made me think. Love that!
Debbie x
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Very Interesting topic. At this moment, I could say that I am grateful enough because God answered my prayer about what I discerned which is to have a “GG” or God’s gift. She was my happiness and indeed one of the greatest gift that I had received in my whole life. She makes my everyday a very happy day. Every time I wake up in the morning, I always thank God for all the blessings and miracles that I received in my life. And so we are lucky to have Him as the source of all our joy and happiness.
Hi Debbie!
Very nice insight into the topic of Happiness and gratitude. It’s an amazing puzzle to understand for many, but as soon as you realize you can gain happiness from gratitude, AS WELL as gratitude from happiness, then the energy can really start to flow.
Great post! Keep it up!
Mike
Thank you Mike. I appreciate the kind words. Gratitude is so important and it is amazing how our lives will start flowing. I like they way you put that “gain happiness from gratitude, AS WELL as gratitude from happiness” I can tell that you know the feelings.
Many blessing to you,
Debbie
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Its a great source to find the happiness. We must be use this in right way.
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Hi Jac,
Thank you and I do hope you many years of happiness.
Bless always,
Debbie