Good Morning Friends, Family and Followers,
I was planning on officially launching my blog
next Monday, but I am so excited I just can't wait!
Yesterday, I sent out a handful of emails to
friends, family and acquaintances and the response has been overwhelming and
extremely encouraging.
You see, I want to write
a book.
The general idea is that I want to interview people from all walks of
life and around the globe to find out what makes them happy and then have a page for each
day of the year so that people can read that
short story about what that particular person does to find happiness.
By reading about another person’s happiness my hope is that it will
inspire happiness from within the reader.
The goal is to help
elevate the consciousness of our planet by spreading happiness.
So I have decided to ask people these five
questions, of which they can decide which question they would like to answer:
- "How do you find happiness?"
- 'What does happiness mean to you?"
- "Please share a happy moment."
- "How do you remain in a happy/joyful
state of mind?"
- "What makes you feel
happy?"
My
hope is that with each answer my ultimate goal will be achieved, which is to
spread happiness. As my new friend Vance Nesbitt said "I don't know anyone who
can't use more."
I, as an example, understand clearly and hold in very high regard, the extreme importance of being happy as much as I can throughout the day. I believe it is the entire reason why we are here. However, even with that mindset, I admit, I find it quite difficult at times to find happiness or to feel happy. Happiness was an integral part of my healing journey, which I will be sharing throughout the book/blog as well. So, I hope my book, which is starting out in the form of a blog, which I have decided to name 'The Happy Horse Chronicles’ will inspire others to experience happiness.
Please share openly your
thoughts and suggestions and of course I want
to feature your story
about happiness!
So my first entry comes from Sheryl Novak. When I got home late last night after a long day in Puerto Vallarta of meetings and errands, I eagerly checked my email as I had been doing throughout the day to see what other surprises showed up in my inbox. The essence of what I am trying to achieve is beautifully captured here in Sheryl's account on happiness. I found it to be poignant, touching and joyful.
My approach to being
happy every day comes from an experience I had when I was 20 years old.
I was getting ready to go to work, and my hair didn't go the way I wanted it to. I was frustrated, upset, and angry. Nonetheless, I had to go to work, and didn't want to be late. I got in my car and drove to the first stop sign. Out came the crossing guard - a young girl perhaps 12 or 13 years of age. She had the biggest smile and was so clearly happy as she did her job of protecting the younger children as they crossed the street in front of my car. What made it all the more poignant was that she had no hair. I assume she must have been going through chemo treatment.
I was getting ready to go to work, and my hair didn't go the way I wanted it to. I was frustrated, upset, and angry. Nonetheless, I had to go to work, and didn't want to be late. I got in my car and drove to the first stop sign. Out came the crossing guard - a young girl perhaps 12 or 13 years of age. She had the biggest smile and was so clearly happy as she did her job of protecting the younger children as they crossed the street in front of my car. What made it all the more poignant was that she had no hair. I assume she must have been going through chemo treatment.
Once they had all passed
by, and reached the other side, I proceeded to the next street and pulled over
to the side of the road. I recall crying and thanking God for the amazing
lesson that he had taught me that morning.
Since that day, over 28
years ago, whenever I start to feel sorry for myself, or about anything in my
life, I recall that experience. And, I remember that no matter what I may
be feeling there are others that are going through so much worse than I am, and
that I am truly blessed for the life that I have.
The other thing that I
feel is a huge contributor to happiness is when you feel that you are in charge
of your own destiny. If you take responsibility for your actions, and you
realize that you can control your own destiny (to a great degree), then it is
much easier to be happy. If you feel that the world happens to you, rather
than that you are taking charge of your world, then it is much more difficult
to be happy. In essence, you create your own happiness or your own state
of mind when you realize that you are ultimately in control of your life.
Sheryl owns and operates a wonderful online furniture and home accessories store in
With Much Gratitude!
Cory
