2007-11-30 00:11:26 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The first secret of happiness says that no matter what emotions we feel temporarily, our hearts must remain free of hate.
We worry when our thoughts travel either to the future, or linger in the past. Worry is a phenomenon which depletes energy and divides attention - leaving us incapable of giving our best to the moment before us. The only way to give a 100% of yourself to the task at hand is to be totally present in the present moment without thinking of what's gone by or what is still to come - both cases where we have no say or control anyway.
Performing the action totally and to the best of one's ability brings back a positive result based on the law of karma - "As you sow, so shall you reap" - a result which would not be possible had we divided our inner being with worry.
The second secret of happiness is to always perform actions based on careful thought and planning, but without worry.
It is crucial for our happiness to come to the realization early in life that it is our own expectations and pre-conceived ideas and hopes, which when frustrated, cause most of our pain and agony. Once this understanding has stabilized within us, we begin to live for the moment, and within ourselves instead of seeking outward or external reinforces for our self-esteem or happiness. It is not enough for us to be passive spectators of our own life, we must also be willing to give and share freely of our best qualities without waiting for a similar return.
It is both wise and practical to remember the advice of numerous spiritual masters that "It is in the giving that we receive." The free giving of your own self without strings attached bring both peace and contentment in the long run. The third secret of happiness is to give a lot and expect very little.
2007-11-30 00:22:15 · answer #1 · answered by smily 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Happiness runs in a circular motion.
Everybody is a boat upon the sea.
You can have everything if you let yourself be.
A silly answer to a silly question. What makes you think there are 3? or only 3? What if there are 23? You won't achieve happiness.
The means to achieving happiness is to stay true to yourself while making certain "yourself" is true to reality. No faking it; no "situational ethics"; no excuses; nose to the grindstone, firstly to drop all the "pretenses" humans build up about themselves as protection; secondly to discover who you are under those pretenses; thirdly to achieve the goals you will discover that come with being under no pretenses.
Life is life. Life is living. Living is not "going along for the ride," it's getting in the driver's seat, or better yet, building that seat. Life is not to seek compromise on principles but to uphold principles; yet where principles are not compromised the most appreciated persons are often those who compromise quickly and first on other issues.
Keep your head in the clouds, your eyes on the stars, and your feet firmly on the ground; and never, never take on faith advice or a philosophy which strikes your intuition as "false."
Believe in yourself.
2007-11-30 01:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
1.expect to find, and allow yourself to feel, happiness in different areas of your life, think of it in degrees perhaps, (you may be happy with your partner, unhappy with your job, do not let any one thing disturb your happiness in the other )
2.realize that only you, by your perceptions, can experience happiness for yourself, others may contribute, but if you are not open, you will not feel it ( your spouse may love you very much, and be very giving, but if that/the way they are is not what you need, what you value, you will not be happy with the relationship)
3. be gratefull! appreciating what is around you in your life, the good things, brings about a feeling of happiness, dont go threw life ignoring what is right about it, what is going well here today this moment, (when your car breaks down you feel unhappy, did you make sure and feel happy when it worked fine? or did you just expect it to? either the working of the car has no happiness value to you, or it has possibility for both happiness and unhappiness, you must be as focused on making sure you feel happy as you are on feeling unhappy)
even the negatives, be happy that you see them as negatives, it could be worse, your condition could be negative and you not even know it!
2007-11-30 00:47:58 · answer #3 · answered by dlin333 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My three keys to happiness are
Health-both mental and physical
love of self and family the ones you make and the ones you come from.
A sincere desire to help others and to leave the world a little better than when you got here.
2007-11-30 02:16:54 · answer #4 · answered by Kathryn R 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, mine are:
1.Loving God: (ok, i know, but hear me out) and by doing this i believe he will bless me, and even if he doesn't give me what i want at the moment, say like money or something to that effect, i know that God is just doing what he knows is best for me. even if i am totally mad about not getting it, i usually think on how silly it is for me to doubt God, the one who knows everything, and is in total control.
2. Loving others: this one is pretty hard for me, because of my selfishness. but when i love others, like say, accept them for who they are, i can find joy knowing i am obeying the command Jesus gave me, and that falls back to #1
3. respecting nature: yeah, so that covers everything material. and god commanded me to be a good stward, and be responsible with little so he can trust me with much. that brings me happiness.
Now, i am not always happy, as i said earlier, but i know that in the end, if i obey and trust God with everything, i'll get to be with him
p.s. im not pushing my religion, just mearly stating my opnion
2007-11-30 05:25:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question!
Honor, pleasure and intellect are the three keys to happiness.
Thanks for asking. Have a great day!
2007-11-30 02:11:39 · answer #6 · answered by Third P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Be contented (find joy in what you have and you'll do just fine.)
2. Act yourself (no matter what people say or do to you, just be yourself and be natural.)
3. Believe in Jesus (because He's the only person who can bring you permanent happiness no matter whatever happens.)
2007-11-30 00:38:53 · answer #7 · answered by punykiddo 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
1. Jesus Christ
2. Love your family (wife,kids...etc.)
3. Always be honest
2007-11-30 06:25:47 · answer #8 · answered by Tyler S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
True Happiness happens whenever we are not judging anything.
Any time that you are not judging you are happy.
The moment that you start judging, you find something to be unhappy about.
It really is that simple.
Love and blessings Don
2007-11-30 02:41:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. Love God
2. Love People
3. Know your purpose in life.
Works for me. :)
2007-11-30 06:17:00 · answer #10 · answered by dude 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋