Originally Posted By Mary Poppins Housekeeping note: I went back to Chapters on Wednesday and found a couple books left. The book is called "The How of Happiness" and is by Sonja Lyumbomirsky.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins I wonder if one can change her set point to a higher level for happiness? I know my friend the other day was saying the little things in life, like going for a walk, while seemingly inconsequential, are, after all, what brings us happiness in life. She's been on a world cruise and believe me, that made her happy but her point is that from day to day we have to find things that make us happy in the here-and-now.
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE The simple things in life are the most happiest...a day at the park, a walk, a movie, a hug, making memories not money will bring you the most joy...although we all need to make ends meet, we don't need to make more ends...than we need... We look forward to spending time with those we love..close and far away...like in stockton, in disneyland, oxoxtink
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE So true...Happy is having you all as my Friends...now that is Happy : )
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins <<although we all need to make ends meet, we don't need to make more ends...than we need.>> Nicely put, TINK-MOBILE. Yes, we need to focus on what brings true happiness. I am re-reading "The Purpose-Drive Life." We studied it a while ago in Bible study. It puts God back into the equation of personal happiness.
Originally Posted By mele I didn't like that book much. I find that spending time laughing with my friends is the thing that brings me the most joy. Up until a few years ago, I was pretty isolated so it feels wonderful to have the opportunity. I have also found that my set point of happiness is much higher when I eat better and take better care of myself. I think that's an important element that we sometimes forget.
Originally Posted By Mary Poppins mele, I am happy to hear that you are in a better place now with regards to friends. There's nothing like sharing a laugh with friends, it's pretty good on your own, too. Like, I find myself laughing alone at some of our discussion on the computer.
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Interesting topic. I, too, believe in the idea behind the 'set point' of happiness. I'm a generally happy / optimistic person, and while things get me down for a few days or so at a time, I always end up laughing again and return to my "old self". I'm not sure how that would go if something REALLY tragic was to happen to me (I've been pretty lucky so far in that respect).
