Taking a Look at Happiness
Vernon Howard once said: “The two shallow substitutes which people unconsciously take as happiness are activity and acquisition.”
Do you agree?
On some level, we do feel happy when we are active and engaged in life. In addition, we may feel happier because of certain acquisitions.
Yet I think there is much truth in what he is saying.
I’m not suggesting that you should agree with the statement. You may agree with part of it, or none of it. Just give it a little thought.
Are there any ways in which you are seeking happiness through activity and acquisition? In what ways is that serving you? In what ways is it making you unhappy, rather than happy?
– Jeff Keller
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