CAN HAPPINESS BE FOUND?

First, what makes you happy? We have all felt happiness in our lives, meeting him/her, wedding day, divorce day, birth of a child, landing “the” job, graduating, watching a child graduate, doing something nice for somebody and not getting caught, etc. The key here is that just as fresh bread is only fresh for a short time, these feelings of happiness pass. What would provide long term, permanent happiness? Wealth? Good health? Satisfying career? Begs some consideration, yes. Money is good, having had money and been broke, having money is better. But happiness? Some of the most miserable, unhappy people we have known had plenty of money, so money by itself isn’t the answer. Perfect health is great, but does little to instill happiness if our loved ones are struggling and we are powerless to help or they refuse help. Careers are important, can be fulfilling but as a vehicle for happiness they are a poor source. If we make our happiness contingent on outside things and people we will never be truly happy, happiness as fleeting as fresh bread. In truth, happiness can only be found within. Experience demonstrates those who have a deep and abiding belief in a power greater than themselves, God, have true happiness at their core. Trouble still comes for them as it does for all, but they have the ability to meet calamity with serenity for they have a conscious contact with the Source, and through prayer and meditation meet all of life’s downs and ups with faith, for only by faith in demonstration do we receive the divine guidance and strength that provides lasting inner peace and happiness.