The greatest achievements in human history have been attained by those individuals who strive to elevate themselves above the everyday ebb and flow of life. This yearning to achieve is central to our search for happiness. We want to laugh, to sing, and to feel good at the end of the day as much as we might wish to do anything else. Happiness is an art. If you wish to practice this art, you must first decide that it is something that you want, above everything else. People that choose to be happy will at some point wake up to a day filled with smiles, joy, and laughter. If they are lucky, they will remember that day, focus on its high points, and strive to repeat it. Before too long, another happy day will appear, seemingly out of the blue. People around them will wonder why they seem to be so different. The reason will not be found in surface changes. The Nine Insights For a Happy and Successful Life emerged from my own life long desire to help thousands of people find happiness. Happiness is a gift that we bestow upon ourselves each time that we embrace the joy that breathes within. This book outlines two main themes that will guide you on the road to happiness. The first explores methods that will help you discover the secret inner joy that already hides within you. The second explores powerful and effective methods that will help you remove the chaos and obstacles that prevent you from feeling and expressing that joy in your daily life. Success and happiness travel together on the road to joy.
Very seldom do we stop, smell the roses and appreciate life for what it is. We get so caught up in the daily grind and we forget how we got where we are and why we work so hard.
It's hard to stop reading this book, and related most to insight 4. My cup often 'runneth' over with drama from family, relationships, children and life in general and I have found myself picturing a little paper cup labelled “stress” and tipping it out while concentrating n breathing.
I enjoyed the fact that this book is reachable on all levels. It's not written in medical jargon, so everyday people can enjoy it too.
I feel I will be re-reading this book often.