I have dream and I believe that a lot of people have dream too…it’s the desire for the all those in this world to be happy and loving toward each other. Because I believe at our very human foundation we are caring, giving, loving and happy people, we come into this world happy. We know the feeling of joy. It’s not hateful or fearful.
Others have spoken of it. We can see it drift through our culture in the form of songs and books. It’s quiet and it’s subtle.
We started from the song by Michael Jackson….”If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and make a change…..
There’s a movement towards claiming ourselves, claiming our thoughts, feelings and actions as our own. Of taking back the reins of ownership, responsibility and consequential control that comes with ownership. We are starting to take that outstretched finger we have been pointing at every one else, and turning it back towards ourselves. Not in blame, but for answers.
Then David Leonhardt, also known as The Happy Guy says we can take steps to keep our spirits up and take control of our own well-being during times of uncertainty and crisis. There are hundreds of little habits that can help us feel happier and some are particularly useful during times of uncertainty.
Others have spoken of it. We can see it drift through our culture in the form of songs and books. It’s quiet and it’s subtle.
We started from the song by Michael Jackson….”If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, and make a change…..
There’s a movement towards claiming ourselves, claiming our thoughts, feelings and actions as our own. Of taking back the reins of ownership, responsibility and consequential control that comes with ownership. We are starting to take that outstretched finger we have been pointing at every one else, and turning it back towards ourselves. Not in blame, but for answers.
Then David Leonhardt, also known as The Happy Guy says we can take steps to keep our spirits up and take control of our own well-being during times of uncertainty and crisis. There are hundreds of little habits that can help us feel happier and some are particularly useful during times of uncertainty.
These are top tips for keeping our spirits up in wartime and crisis:
This is very important attitude to take the next steps.
Smile at strangers and friends alikeA smile is an instant mood-booster, both for the person smiling and for everyone else around. When you smile at someone, you will likely elicit a smile back from her, her return smile helps you. Smiles on people around us put a comforting face on what might otherwise seem like a scary world.Don’t play the ‘play-by-play’ gameIt is important to keep abreast of how events are unfolding, but gluing yourself to war coverage is no recipe for happiness. The more war coverage we watch, the more we should watch something de-stressing.
Count blessings
Despite overwhelming events, people today enjoy more comforts, more things, more opportunity and more knowledge than ever before. Taking time to appreciate those things brings both comfort and a positive perspective.
Have faithHave faith believe in God is a great comfort to people in times like these. Many people who do not practice a faith believe in God, and this is an ideal time to seek out one’s spiritual side.Learn a new skillLearning a new hobby or job skill adds excitement, a sense of accomplishment and a feeling of control.
Study history/ life experience
You don’t have to notice that history or life is full of wars, daily hardship and suppression, but is also full of wonder, perseverance, great deeds and recovery to give us hope even if events around us seem bleak at the moment, history shows that they will not always be that way.
Volunteer/help others
It gives us something to optimistic about and gives us a positive role to play. May be, volunteering at seniors home or food bank gives us back the power to make our world a better place.
As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others.
-Marianne Williamson, 1992, "a Return To Love"-
