Be happy despite of what happens around you

Happiness is within..... No matter what's happening around you, never allow any external influence to affect the way you feel inside.

Listen to what you can hear, watch what you can see, pause and respond to them constructively. Never allow them to drag you down, it's not worth it. Stay strong, stand tall and smile with confidence. Most of the time they are not that important.

The reason why I am saying this because it took me along time and a lot of effort to actually be able to preserve my inner happiness from those negative external influences, which can be constantly coming at you unfortunately.

Once you achieve that inner happiness within your body and your mind, no one can touch you, you'll just be sailing along with an ability to continue with whatever you have to do in life. In the end, what you say will resonate through others and you will end up being the one who spread the positive energy rather getting dragged down by tho negative energy coming at you.

When I was younger, I used to react too soon over negative things and allowed them to affect the way I felt about myself. So, I feel successful by being able to defeat negativity.

By for now,

Three things that made me feel happy today.

First of all, the weather was almost perfect, a beautiful 30*C, I love.... warm weather.
Secondly, I got to spend a valuable time with family all day, can't get any better than that.
Thirdly, I have been well, happy and healthy today, and I really enjoyed my food that I had today. I had egg and bacon with brown rice for brunch and noodle soup with vegies for dinner.

I can guarantee that we can always find 3 things that I really like or enjoy each day. Some day may even find a lot more than 3. Try it, it's a really good exercise that makes you smile.

If you come across negative people who try to tell you negative things rather than positive things, just listen a little and empathise with them but quickly change the subject or let them know that you are in a hurry to get to your next job or whatever it is that you need to do next. "Empathise and help if possible but do not let them drag you down and do not join in"

Well, I'd love to write more tonight but it's way past my bed time, so I'd better go to bed, as I am going to work tomorrow.

By for now,

Things that inspired me to write this blog

Hi Happy Readers,

I've got a little story that may interest you.

Over the years I've met so many people from different walks of life. Despite the challenges of life that we all encounter from time to time, I've found life extremely fascinating, invigorating and beautiful. However, I still see so... many unhappy people around, which is difficult to comprehend, especially when these people appear to be normal, healthy and relatively capable people with reasonable jobs, family and financial position.

On the contrary, many of those who are clearly, genuinely and seriously ill or disadvantaged seem to be more grateful for their life. It shows you that those normal people take their normality, good health and fortune for granted and forget to show gratitude, which I find sad really.

O... well, I guess that's the reason why blogs like this are handy, so we can all remind ourselves how we can be more grateful for our lives and everything in it.

I am writing this blog to share my happy experiences with my hope that they help others to become happier and to appreciate this precious life more. I would also like to learn from other bloggers and blog readers who have positive thoughts and don't mind sharing with me.

So... first of all, I hope you've had a happy and dynamic day. I think of 3 things that make me feel happy everyday and I hang on to those thoughts and feelings for as long as I can or until the next day when I find other 3 positive things.

I personally had a fantastic day today. I spent a lot of time with my good friends and we talked a lot about healthy eating and positive thinking.

I had work lunch with 12 work mates and then went to dinner after work with another group of friends from my previous job. I don't usually eat out very often, simply to avoid eating too much fattening food and to save money for other priorities like traveling for example. Today was just a special day for one of my colleague's farewell get together and catching up with friends before the festive season.

Both events were fantastic, particularly at dinner time. As the restaurant was by the sea, while eating and chatting, we were looking out the window facing the calm blue sea water watching a couple of seals and a dolphin swimming across our view. It was such a beautiful moment and I will remember that moment for a long time.

Christmas is coming soon and you may have plans to eat out with your work friends and family members too. If so, why don't you choose a restaurant with a beautiful view and delicious food. If eating out is not your thing and you feel a bit bored, why don't you find some activities that will make you smile, maybe walking on the beach, reading your favourite book or whatever that tickles your fancy. Go ahead and enjoy it. Don't forget to share your experience with me though..he..he.. By... for now.