I think myself happy

(don't hold your joy for ransom)

“For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside, that it ain’t no sin to be glad you’re alive.” (Bruce)

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If I wanna feel miserable, there is certainly no shortage of world events to do the trick. Also, like everyone else, I have my own personal concerns with the potential to bring me down. So… what to do?

Balance is a good idea.

As we all know, you can have fears, doubts, and problems yet still remain joyful in the present moment. It’s not always possible but it’s far easier than it sounds.

So, why not make it your ongoing aim?

Sure, plenty of people are not doing the right thing. But far more people are — in big and small ways. By actively seeking out proof for this, you’ll go a long way in attaining the balance mentioned above.

For example:

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»»»»» And please take a scroll here! «««««

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As I wrote much earlier this year:

The postponement — of joy, of ecstasy, of satisfaction, of peace of mind, of gratitude, and so on — is precisely that: a postponement. The present moment is being traded for some future promise.

We all have to somewhat prepare for the future, of course, but at what cost? How can we be practical yet still reduce the number of times we hold our personal pleasure for ransom?

It may help to accept that life is not about a destination or a finish line. It’s a journey, a process. It can only be experienced and lived and felt right now.

Check out the rest of that article here:

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Who else has a link or video to share in the realm of taking steps to bring out the best in humans — while resisting the call to be evil?

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