May 3, 2011
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A Short Thought on Happiness.
I recently had a realisation thats pretty obvious and simple but i hadn’t actually put it together in my mind coherantly before so i thought i’d share.
For the last few months i’ve been a bit low, not seriously depressed or even all that sad but in the back of my mind and when i was left to my own thoughts i was feeling a bit blue, and I wasn’t untill now really sure why…
I’m pretty damn lucky and blessed as regards most things, and in fact spend most of my time playing or relaxing…but despite that and even despite the wonderful weather recently i was still bothered by something.
But today and in the past few days, i’ve been getting back to what passes as work for me (which i’d stopped due to being very ill) and today after doing a few hours of website-y stuff i suddenly realise i was feeling happy, not for any reason (that i could initially identify) just generally happy.
And as i thought about it i realised what had changed. Despite not really thinking that i enjoyed it or valuing it (above say computer games or enjoying the day) spending the few hours getting on with work had given me a sense of purpose and meaning which i’d been missing.
Logically i still de-value work over play but emotionally i need that balance, and thats the epiphany i realised:
If your unhappy and your not sure why then don’t look to distractions, entertainments or even ‘problems’ to fix but rather take a look at whats out of balance in your life, even if you discover it’s something that you ‘think’ you don’t want or don’t need perhaps emotionally there are links and influances that are having an effect without your logical mind being aware.
In our lives as in nature balance is key and unfortunately we all too often fall out of balance due to our analytical and logical minds getting stuck on one path or simply because of a lack of clarity, so my advice to myself and to everyone if you are unhappy or bothered by something you can’t quite place take a moment to look for balance.
Comments (7)
i like this man.
balance is key. and it never hurts to take a minute to share a laugh with friends.
awww i needed to read that right now. feeling kinda bummed and i don’t really know why. the italicized part felt like it was meant for me aw
thanx bede!
@ThePrince - Yeah it’s simple but easily overlooked, but too much of anything can be harmful.
@suuperstar - :D glad i could help. I hope you find what you need to be happy again.
Wonderful.
cheer up! with that wicked awesome hat and coat ensemble you’re sporting in your photo you’ve always got a reason to be happy.
{seriously though, glad you aren’t feeling as down as you were, stranger)
@theloniusmarx - Haha thanks That coat dose make me pretty happy
There’s always ups and downs in life.