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 health.  How do we enjoy that state of physical well-being?  We follow a 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 characterize the way of happiness? While some are more important than others, the following play a key role:

CONTENTMENT AND GENEROSITY

PHYSICAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCE

LOVE

FORGIVENESS

PURPOSE IN LIFE

HOPE

A highly respected book 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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