--John Stuart Mill
In an article in LINKEDIN (below), we are given insight into the huge mistake of a hot pursuit for the golden ring of happiness.
Common mistakes in the pursuit of happiness:
1. Asking myself, "Am I happy?"
Failure to experience FLOW. (See " Magical Parent, Magical Child" by Joseph Chilton Pearce)
Enjoy the moment!
2. Overestimating the impact of life circumstances on happiness.
The grass is NOT greater on the other side.
3. When we look for happiness, it’s only natural to focus on ourselves.
"Self -focused attention undermines happiness and causes depression."
LONELINESS is linked to a continued focus on the pursuit of and focus on assessing whether or not we are happy.
3. Happiness is driven by the frequency, not the intensity, of positive emotions.
CONCLUSION: : “Change your actions, not your circumstances."
READ THE ARTICLE:
http://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/20130513113934-69244073-does-trying-to-be-happy-make-us-unhappy?_mSplash=1
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