Read an interesting interview between spiritual leader/physician Deepak Chopra and hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons. These two men are without a doubt icons in their industry and offered some great thoughts on business, personal growth and happiness. There was one part of the article that I found very interesting...
Recently, there has been a lot of research on what creates happiness. What researchers have found is that about 40-50 percent of peoples happiness comes from voluntary decisions they make on a daily basis. Cool, huh? But, what does that mean for us?
First, I think we need to figure out what type of decisions we make on a daily basis. For most of us we make decisions that we feel bring us happiness... we go to the movies, go shopping, eat that desert. Does this bring us happiness? It actually brings us pleasure which lasts for a couple of days and then we are left with buyers remorse or on a treadmill.
The decisions that bring us happiness, a feeling that can be recalled in your mind and bring a smile to your face at anytime, are decisions of bringing meaning, purpose and contribution to others and the world around us. Its simple what we give is what we get.
The best thing about these decisions, as opposed to those that bring us pleasure, is that they usually don't cost a thing. The decision to help a friend or stranger, to smile, to spend a few more minutes playing with your kids with no distractions or to acknowledge your co-workers and the great work they have done.
When we align our daily habits in such a way that they bring happiness to ourselves and others we become magnetized to happiness. It is drawn to us and we cant escape it.
When we get to the bottom line and are alone in our beds with only our thoughts, I think we can all agree that what is most important is knowing that what we did today will help someone else have a better tomorrow.
Make it a habit...
KB
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