HAPPINESS IS IN YOU HOW TO AWAKEN YOUR POTENTIAL AND PURPOSE

By JOHN JAIRO BARBOSA JIMENEZ

Happiness is the deepest and most universal longing of human beings. To achieve it, we have resorted to all areas of knowledge and action, from philosophy to psychology, from religion to politics. Some have managed to get close to it, others have been lucky enough to experience it, but most of us continue in their constant search.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Apr 10, 2023
• ISBN: 9781312685888

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Happiness is the deepest and most universal longing of human beings. To achieve it, we have resorted to all areas of knowledge and action, from philosophy to psychology, from religion to politics. Some have managed to get close to it, others have been lucky enough to experience it, but most of us continue in their constant search.

HAPPINESS IS IN YOU: HOW TO AWAKEN YOUR POTENTIAL AND PURPOSE

INTRODUCTION

Happiness is one of the deepest and most universal desires of human beings. We all want to be happy and we look for a way to achieve it. But what does happiness really mean? As measured? What factors determine it? What can we do to increase it? These are some of the questions that have intrigued philosophers, scientists, psychologists, religious figures, and artists throughout history. Happiness is a complex, subjective and relative concept, which depends on each person and each circumstance. However, it is also a goal common to all human beings.

The purpose of this book is to explore the subject of happiness from different perspectives and fields, offering information, reflections and advice to help you find your own happiness.

  In these pages you will find practical advice, exercises and reflections that will help you discover your own path to happiness, understood not as a goal but as a state of mind that is cultivated day by day. This book is not intended to give you magic recipes or easy solutions, but to invite you on a journey of self-knowledge and transformation that allows you to live more fully, harmoniously and meaningfully.

HAPPINESS

Happiness is a positive state of mind that is characterized by well-being, satisfaction and the pleasure of living. Happiness is a subjective experience that depends on various personal, social and cultural factors. There is no single definition or magic formula to be happy, but each person has their own way of understanding and seeking happiness.

CHOICE OR CONSEQUENCE

One of the most controversial questions is whether happiness is a choice or a consequence. That is, if we can decide to be happy regardless of what happens to us, or if our happiness depends on the results of our actions and the external factors that affect us.

Some authors defend the idea that happiness is a choice. For example, the Stoic philosopher Epictetus stated that it is not things that disturb us, but our opinions about them. According to this perspective, happiness does not depend on what we have or do, but on how we interpret and value our reality. Thus, we can choose to be happy by adopting a positive, grateful and resilient attitude towards life.

Other authors maintain that happiness is a consequence. For example, the utilitarian philosopher John Stuart Mill affirmed that happiness is the only desirable end in itself. According to this perspective, happiness depends on the satisfaction of our needs and desires, and on the maximization of pleasure and the minimization of pain. Thus, we can be happy if we achieve our goals and avoid problems.

What do you think? Is happiness a choice or a consequence? Perhaps the answer is not so simple and not so unique. Perhaps happiness is a combination of both: a choice that allows us to better cope with the consequences of our actions and the circumstances of our lives.

ASPECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO ACHIEVING HAPPINESS

- Have a purpose or meaning in life

- Enjoy simple and everyday things

- Maintain loving and supportive relationships with others

- Take care of physical and mental health

- Express and regulate emotions appropriately

- Develop personal strengths and skills

- Learn and grow as a person

- Be grateful and optimistic

- Accept and value yourself

- Contribute to the well-being of others and society

Happiness is not a permanent or unalterable state, but it can vary over time and circumstances. Happiness does not imply the absence of problems or difficulties, but rather implies knowing how to face and overcome them with resilience. Happiness is not something that can be bought or possessed, but rather an attitude towards life that can be cultivated and enhanced.

It is a subject that has interested philosophy, psychology, religion and science from ancient times to the present day. There are different theories and approaches that try to explain what happiness is and how to achieve it.