If You had the Secret to Happiness would you share it?
By 34momma
@34momma (13882)
United States
April 16, 2008 8:40pm CST
If you know what it took to be not only happy, but to have total Peace of Mind, would you want it? Would you share if with everyone you knew? What is it is something so different from everything you think you know, would you be willing to learn what it takes to find that Peace of Mind that every single Human Being is searching for?
I know for me, I would be willing to share it with anyone who was willing to listen to me. I think I am on that path now, and am in the process of doing just that, Share it with everyone I know. so, would you share?
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28 responses
@simplyshawn (650)
• United States
17 Apr 08
When something is working well for you, you can't help but share it with about everyone you talk to. No matter what it is, the mileage your new car gets, the book I'm reading that's helping me handle my children properly, the funniest movie I saw the other day.
Now, back to your question, right now for me I would have to say it's Joyce Meyer's book Battlefield of the Mind. I think it is part of my foundation I'm building for a better spiritual, joyful, peaceful me.
Granted, it's a long hard road, but I'll be a better person for it in the end.

@terilee79720 (3621)
• United States
17 Apr 08
Hi simply......I soo enjoy her. We start our day with her telvision broadcast - every morning.
I love the Battlefield of the Mind.......and so many more of her books.
She says it like it is.
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@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
18 Apr 08
I love to share things that work for me and have worked for me, but I have to be careful of my audience. Some people simply aren't ready to hear about some things. I just say this as a caution, because for example I could go on and on about health and fitness topics, but I have some friends who don't want to hear about it, so I only discuss it with people who ask me first or want to know. I don't want to hurt feelings or make anybody think I'm being insensitive. When you share, you do want to wait for the right opening, so you know that what you say will be received well and not taken as an attack.
@barehugs (8973)
• Canada
18 Apr 08
I know what it takes to be Happy, Healthy and have Peace of mind. And I can Prove it. I walked away from Religion at an early age and began a study of Yoga, Meditation and Spirituality. My Life is my Proof! I'm 74 still working every day. (because I love my work) Been married to the same woman for 52 years, raised 4 boys and have 4 grandchildren. Haven't had a medical checkup for 30 years, and can't remember the last time I took an aspirin, I'm in Love with Life and People! What else can I say?
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@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 Apr 08
Talking about Yoga, I just started a class with Yoga I will go 2x a week, I really felt good after doing all those movements with the Yoga Instuctor. I really liked it.
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@raijin (10345)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
I think we just have to be satisfied with what we have, contented and maybe do our best to fulfill whatever it is that we aim for.
A good relationship with family, friends and significant others are part of being in a state of happiness as well. We just have to learn to appreciate things, no matter how small or big it is. And most of all, we should be thankful with all the blessings we receive..

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@CoffeeAnyone (3210)
• Canada
17 Apr 08
The answers to all that you said are out there. People want the answer until they know what the answer is and then they reject it.
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@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
18 Apr 08
The problem is that humans are flawed. We do not know the answers to everything and there is probably a very good reason we don't. If we were meant to know everything, don't you think we would be born already knowing it all? I find it intriguing that through the ages, the attempts to understand and find a reason for everything has been such a driving force. Sometimes there is no reason... or the lesson is in the journey, not the answer.
@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
17 Apr 08
I would love to find the secret to happiness and total peace of mind. I think if I found that answer I would share it with my closest friends and family. I would try and share it with other people but they are less likely to believe me as they are not close to me. I personally think these things help lead to happiness:
Love - If you have love in your life, no doubt you are a very happy person. It is amazing how love can make you feel complete and content. Even the little things in life seem so much rosier with love in your life. Nothing seems to hard to tackle.
Loving who you are - If you don't love yourself, then it does not matter what you do in life or how much money you have you aren't going to find happiness/
Therefore I think love and being happy with who you are are some of the secrets to happiness and peace of mind. If you know any others please share it with me. BTW your website sounds like a good idea, read the title in one of your other discussions.
Love - If you have love in your life, no doubt you are a very happy person. It is amazing how love can make you feel complete and content. Even the little things in life seem so much rosier with love in your life. Nothing seems to hard to tackle.
@marciascott (25529)
• United States
18 Apr 08
Yes, I would share the secret to happieness, I would want everyone to be happy just like me. especially my friends. Peace of Mind is really important, right now I have peace of mind.
@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
17 Apr 08
Of course I would share it with others! Keeping something like that to yourself would be serious bad karma as far as I'm concerned...Besides there is too much anger and bitterness in society today so if anyone had the secret I think it'd be a great thing to share with anyone who would listen...We need more happiness and peace of mind in society..Lots more
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@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
first of all there is no absolution in this world but we can attain a level where we can have peace of mind. it is no secret to achieving it, we all know how to but we just don't want to unconcsiously do it for ourselves because we are afraid to let go of our usual self and take in the ones that we are not acquainted to. do you the song by the betles "let it be"? it is a very powerful song, it has a lot of wisdom, just like star wars. we just need to permit ourselves to let things be and not get affected by what is happenning around us. the world is thriving on fear, people or capitalist uses fear to drive us into panic so we could hold on to them. always remember taht there is always a solutiont every problem that arises and it is up to us to make choices on what to do. have faith in everything you do and know that everything wil be alright. do not carry excess baggages and only carry the things that you need to live your life. start smiling to the world and the world will smile back at you. no need for us to fight and keep on complaining why do these things happen, you make it happen , you start from within yourself and not be dependent on the outside.these are the basic things and we need to reflect on it to have that peace of mind. reality is what you make out of it, it is what you believe in, it is what's in your mind , what you think and feel. it is a state of mind. do not submit to fear or to tears, submit into cheers, my friend.have a very bright day!
@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
oops sorry , lots of typos. i just wish mylot would have and edit button.
@ahgong (10064)
• Singapore
17 Jun 08
Go ahead and share your secret! As long as it can bring the same kind of peace of mind to him, why not?
Just bear in mind that your meaning of peace of mind may not fit into the definition of peace of mind. But go ahead and share it. If it is good for him, he still has the option to follow it or ignore it. Freedom of choice is what life is all about.
@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
18 Apr 08
I find this to be key. If you are doing what you know is right for you - regardless of other people's wishes for your life, then essentially you are fulfilled. Lots of people fight this though and feel caught between a rock and a hard place, trying to please so many others and forgetting that in the process, they are not being true to themselves. I'm not suggesting that we devalue other people, what I'm suggesting is that we all remember that we are at least equal to everybody else. There is no selfishness in the pursuit of happiness when you have to make a choice. Everybody else has the same opportunity to make a choice as well. It is about balance, equal give and take. Don't take too much from yourself or you'll not have any of yourself to give.
@sutanhartanto (4122)
• Indonesia
17 Apr 08
i will share it, of course. that is not something like money that will reduce if you share it
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btw what path you are on? why don't you share to us 
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btw what path you are on? why don't you share to us 
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@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
18 Apr 08
Yes!! I would enjoy more sharing it with friends or people I wanted to benefit, but I'd willingly share it with others too - until the point where they shot me down. Then I think I'd move on because I'm not into beating my head against a wall. I think I'm on the path too, I'm only occasionally unhappy, it's like a bump or a pothole in the road, know what I mean? It's never insurmountable and never something I don't believe I'll get past.
I actually feel that more things you are able to experience and/or learn about, even just through hearing about others' experiences can help you learn how to be happy right now no matter what.
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@beybes08 (125)
• Philippines
14 Jun 08
Of course I'd share it! If there was one standardized secret to happiness I would! But I don't think everyone's secret to happiness is the same. Each and everyone of us is different. Different opinions, different lives, different lifestyles, different problems, different wants and needs.
So I would share. But I'd still leave it to them to choose. After all they're not me.
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@stephcjh (38473)
• United States
17 Apr 08
I wish i knew what it is and I would definitely want to share it with others. I have not been happy in my life for a very long time now. I struggle to find it daily though. I am definitely willing to leanr what it takes to get it. I would love for someone to help me and in return I would help others too if I can do so.
@tigerdragon (4297)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
i suggest you permit yourself to be happy. do not think that you are not happy, think the other way. you only have two choices. do you wanna be happy or miserable? obviously, the answer is happy , so do something about it. think of the things that you do that makes you unhappy then do not do it, do something else. you always have a choice, free yourself of those petty worries because everything will be alright. be kinder to yourself , permit yourself to perform all the things that makes you happy. leave out all your excess baggage.leave it behind , you do not need those, it is a heavy load.isn't it easier for you to trek that adventure in life if you only carry light? think about it. just simply don't think about it, think about the happy things. do not worry , everything wil be alright.
@Linda4ualways (2282)
• United States
17 Apr 08
Oh yes I would most definitely share. You have so many miserable, unhappy people in the world. For some of them, I would literally jam it down their throats and say, "Here, be happy now and be quiet!" Please share it with me as soon as you find it.

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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
17 Apr 08
How could I not share? One of the "secrets" to happiness is to bring it to others. Sharing is one of the most important aspects of happiness! If I didn't share it, I couldn't possibly be happy.
And I do have peace of mind and happiness. I have anxiety sometimes and at times I get a bit blue but for the most part my life is wonderful. I'm happy!!
I think that being happy all the time and having perfect peace of mind would mean being rid of your body and this earth and being in heaven. Because to achieve all that would mean you would stop living, mentally and emotionally. It's just not possible to have perfect happiness here on earth. But you can come pretty close! 

@jesbellaine (4139)
• Philippines
18 Apr 08
Yes, I am willing to share my secret to be happy if I know... Everyone deserves to be happy and I believe each one of us has its way to be happy. Cheers!
@Zergonipal (807)
• Poland
13 Jun 08
It all depends...
If this way of achieving peace of mind would be only possible for my mind it have no sense to share it with anybody. For everyone route to the happiness is diffrent.
Sometimes you can ruin your own peace if you try to show the way other peoples. I know it from my own experience. Peoples are selfish and won't listen to you, couse most of them think that they know better than you.
Although there is this universal route of peace that everyone can achieve in theory, but noone did, or we don't know of anyone like this. I think that the only universal way to achieve the peace of mind is to just naturally die after a good life.


















