In Search of Happiness

Your powers A sense of adventure:  You’re willing to roll up your sleeves and try something new, from food to employment. Others might see the unknown as scary, but for you it’s life. Adaptability : You interact with all kinds of people in all kinds of places. You can change and enjoy doing so. Many interests:  What are you  not  interested in? That’s the real question. You can make stimulating conversation about almost any topic. And if you don’t already know something, you’re eager to learn. Energy:  Your move around, physically and mentally. You avoid habits and routines that could make you bored. Your kryptonite Plan averse:  Because you’ve always got the idea things will change, you likely have an unwillingness to plan in you job, investments, or relationships. This can limit your possible new experiences in the long term. Learned helplessness:  Like so many of us, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking you have no control over a situation an...

 Life is suffering. Life is a series of problems. To attain happiness, it is about solving problems.  The secret sauce is in the SOLVING of the problems, not in not having problems in the first place.  To be happy we need something to solve. It's an active form,  it's not something that is passively bestowed upon you.  True happiness occurs only when you find the problems you enjoy having and enjoy solving. Solve Problems; be happy.  "I solve your problems so you can be happy. " Negative emotions are a call to action. When you feel them, its because you're supposed to do something. Positive emotions, are rewards for taking the proper action. Just because somethings feel good, doesnt mean it is good. Emotions are merely signposts, suggestions that gives, not commandments. Make a habit of questioning your emotions, dont trust your emotions. Pain serves purpose. Emotions never last. Whatever makes us happy today will no longer make us happy tomorrow, because o...