Happiness Is....

If one only wished to be happy, this could be easily accomplished; but we wish to be happier than other people, and this is always difficult, for we believe others to be happier than we are.

Montesquieu, Baron de

 (1689-1755)

Overwhelmed

     Overwhelmed. Yes, I am. I've been thinking many things and trying to open my thoughts to big ideas. I want to grow big in all aspects. And I am overwhelmed. But I do not want this to stop me from feeling happy and being happy. My muscles and veins may be overworked but not my spirit. I just have to relax for quite awhile to stabilize my spirit back.
     Be happy!

     Zel

Unleash The Happy Being In You

     Sometime ago a friend of mine read my journal without my permission. When I caught him doing that he smiled at me wryly and said, "corny." Hey, is wanting to grow in spirituality and happiness corny things? Perhaps to some whose lives are not directed the same way I direct my life. It took me sometime to weigh his word. Am I on the right path? Or am I just too OA with my life and myself? Well, the answer I heard from deep within is, I am just trying to inch my way where I could be much happier.
     We may not like it but there are some people who would try to pull us down. The road to happiness is yes, difficult. But it's in overcoming these hurdles in life that we become victorious. No matter what, we just have to be happy despite...despite the negativities around. Sometimes what makes us unhappy, is the realization that we are still unhappy though we know we have the capability to be happy. We are happy beings because we come from a happy God. And this is what we must do and be...
     Be happy!

    Zel 

Living The Life I Love To Live

     Jaime Tardy has this advice, "a lot of us think we have to have jobs we dislike because we need the money, but that puts money in control instead of you. Figure out the life you love to live, then make your million." So true. So very, very true.
     When I was younger, I was told to choose a college course where I could earn more income. Nobody told me to study the field I love the most, or where I am more skilled. In the first university where I enrolled, I was advised to take A.B. English because it was where I scored highest in the scholarship examination. I got the scholarship and took the course. But only for a year. The following year I shifted to another course; not because I love it, but because almost everybody advised me to shift course. They said with A.B. English I would end up being a teacher. Nobody gets rich being a teacher. Innocent as I was, I followed the advice of the grown-ups. (Sometimes grown-ups have not really grown). After I graduated I was able to find many jobs. Many, because I kept on jumping one job from the other. Honestly, I have not really found a job where I am the happiest sans the salary. I have stayed on one job for years not because it was better, but because I have to provide for my family. And I am not so happy. Until I was awakened from my deepest slumber. I thought I was stuck. But no, there is still hope. And I am now on my way.
     If others have found their happiness, doing the things they love while earning for a living, I could be too.
     Be happy!

Zel

In Quest for Happiness

     I do not know why, but perhaps the way to happiness, or freedom, or liberation is not paved with red carpet. It never is that easy. I have loads of information on how to be happy; yet it's only information and nothing more. Any information coming from other people are only theirs. They may share it but the experiences are theirs and theirs alone. I could have many information but I could never have the experience. To experience happiness, or freedom, or liberation may take a lifetime. I am wiling to take that lifetime of learning these things, because when it would be my time to go, I would have left a life worth lived.   
     Be happy!


     Zel 

The Beginning Of My Journey

Had not been here for quite awhile. Now, I am so thankful to be here once again and so proud to announce..."I now have a mentor!!!!" And have joined an exclusive mentoring club so to speak. I'm so glad.
This is just the beginning of the journey to success of the lost Me.God lead me the way now. I am happy. Hope you are too.
Be happy!

Zel

Leisurely Yours

     This past few days I've been quiet due to many factors, such as: our town's annual fiesta celebration, a writer's lag, and failure to concentrate much.
     I've been trying to discipline myself by posting here daily, but lack of sleep takes its toll.
     Part of the fiesta's celebration is the canoan food street festival, wherein stalls selling variety of foods are lined along the street for diners who want to eat while enjoying themselves with the different bands that played every night on a stage fronting these stalls. This celebration lasted five straight nights. Well, we did enjoy watching the band since it only happens during this time of year. Thus it is hard for me to concentrate here. Moreover, I have given myself the pleasure of giving up my meditation and contemplation time as of the moment in favor of joining with others in this celebration-for a change. It was worth it, though I have not yet completely given myself the enough rest needed to recharge myself fully.
     It's quite fulfilling sometimes to be naughty by breaking a discipline for a time. It's kind of breathing a fresh air of another kind. All in all I was happy and is preparing myself now to align my discipline and schedule once again.
     Get happy!