Can you be happy right now?

@Pose123 (21635)
Canada
August 29, 2008 3:40pm CST
Byron Katie once said that we can be happy right here, not tomorrow, not in ten minutes, but now. We can be happy right now. Happiness is allowing ourselves to be okay with what is, rather than wishing for and bemoaning, what is not. Do you think that you can be happy right now, right where you are, and in the situation in which you find yourself at the moment? Why or why not?
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@poohgal (6845)
• Singapore
2 Sep 08
Ideally it's true. Happiness is a state of mind. Many people think that happiness can only be achieved after certain things or events happened. Actually, I see happiness more as part of Life journey. However, it's always easier said than done. We tend to dwell too much on the unhappy things in life. We tend to take for granted the great things we already have and we always hope for something better. If we can start counting our blessings, give more and expect less, we certainly can be happy Now. I wish you Happiness, Pose123.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
2 Sep 08
Hi poohgal, Thanks for a great response. Blessings
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
7 Sep 08
i am happy right now. happy to be alive in my own home that's paid for , thank heavens even tho i woke up at 5 o'clock on sun. morn. i could have not woke up all. even tho i have aches & pains from various things i could have not been able to get up at all. i think if everyone would count their blessings instead of being so negative all the time & playing the poor pitaful me game things would be better for them& evrybody around them.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
7 Sep 08
HI ANTIQUELADY, Thank you for responding. Very wise comments. Blessings.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
30 Aug 08
Hello dear pose. Yeah, I can be happy right now because I am still having my last days two days off before my starting to work on September 1st. These two days belong to me. I love my days off as I can enjoy my free time as the best relaxation to me. I can be happy and I feel happy right now. Wish you happy as always, dear pose.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
31 Aug 08
Hi williamjisir, Thank you for responding. I hope you will always be happy. Blessings.
@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
30 Aug 08
Hi Pose123! I do agree with you that we have the power to be happy right now! I can say that I am happy at the moment and has been happy and contented with what I have. I know what I have is not that much and sometimes we lack in so many things; however, that does not stop me from smiling and laughing with my husband, my family and friends most of the time. I have learned to be accepting but that does not mean that I don't strive for something much better. I know I am happy now but I know that deep in my heart, I can be much happier soon. I guess the acceptance and peace in my heart made me capable of being happy in all the simple things in life and the hope that tomorrow will bring another day of opportunity for a much happier life makes me content somehow. Take care always..God Bless!
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
31 Aug 08
Hi faith, I really like your response. An honest and straightforward answer. Blessings
@kun2349 (23381)
• Singapore
2 Sep 08
I'm not happy right now, because i'm yearning for the comfort of my bed instead of being in mylot.. lol =D But in 10 mins time, i will be much more happier as i will go to bed soon.. haha =D Happiness can forever as it comes from within yourself, your heart ^_^ when one is really happy, u cant hide it ^_^
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
2 Sep 08
Hi kun2349, Thanks for commenting, happiness does come from within. Now go to bed LOL.
@sarazeng (220)
• China
3 Sep 08
Hi Pose123! For me, it doesn't take a lot to satisfy me, so it's easy to be happy too! I feel happy anytime if I want.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
3 Sep 08
Hi sarazeng, You are truly a fortunate person, very few people know how to be happy. Thank you for your comment. Blessings.
@Mirita (2668)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Yes, I'm already a happy individual ,and this is why is important for me to be financially successful ,so I can help others find happiness. Money is just an instrument to help the less fortunate and to share our blessings with others. There are so many things that I want to do ,but without money is hard to assist others specially charity organizations.
@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
31 Aug 08
Hi Mirita, Thank you for responding and it's good to be finaccial successful, when we understand the true meaning and purpose of wealth. Blessings.
@chatcat (51)
• United States
29 Aug 08
Being not satified for what we have now is a weak point in humam's characteristics.people are not happy just because they are not satisfied ,not satisfied for job,for lover ,and for life.i also face this problem,i know i should be happy for a good lover ,a prosperous future ,a peaceful life ,but ,sometimes ,i can not be happy ,i am not happy for those beatiful things i have not .i know i am not right ,but is there anyone right?is there anyone totally satisfied for what he has now.how many people are in real happyness now.
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@Pose123 (21635)
• Canada
29 Aug 08
Hi chatcat, Thank you for your comments. I would think that few people have learned that lesson well. you are not alone, but it is a good subject to meditate on. Blessings.