THE WAY OF HAPPINESS -Conclusion of Finding the Way

Further, as an ongoing state of well-being,  happiness has been described not as a destination or goal, but as a journey.  To say, "I'll be happy when . . . is, in effect, postponing happiness.

To illustrate, compare happiness with good healthy.  How do we enjoy that state of physical well-being?  We follow  a wise path in regard to diet, exercise, and overall lifestyle.  Likewise, happiness results from following a good path in life, living in harmony with sound principles. 

What principles  or qualities of life characterized the way of happiness?  While some are more important than others, the following play a role: 

CONTENTMENT AND GENEROSITY

PHYSICAL AND HEALTH RESILIENCE

LOVE 

FORGIVENESS

PURPOSE IN LIFE

HOPE

 A highly respected look of wisdom states:  "Happy are those who are blameless in their way." (Psalm 119:1)  Let us now consider that way. 

Next time: THE WAY OF HAPPINESS - Contentment and Generosity 

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