Wanting Happiness
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98026)
Daytona Beach, Florida
November 24, 2019 8:55pm CST
“If you want happiness for an hour — take a nap.’ If you want happiness for a day — go fishing. If you want happiness for a year — inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime — help someone else.” – Chinese Proverb
I think this is a wonderful proverb. For me, I just have to change a few things. If I want happiness for at least an hour napping is not the answer because then I cannot finish all I have started but I can listen to my favorite music and happiness is guaranteed.
I do not fish and never have. No one ever taught me. So if I wanted happiness for a day I would have to go somewhere where I could be around animals and nature.
That part about happiness for a lifetime is a bit difficult for me because mostly day in and day out I am all alone so I have no one to help me. Hopefully feeding the outside animals also helps.
What about you?
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Nov 19
Don't even mention it I have thought about you and you know what so virtual hugs @DianneN
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
25 Nov 19
I plan to go fishing, I got my pole in the truck and some gigs.
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@RasmaSandra (98026)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Nov 19
Hope you enjoy and have some good catches @andriaperry
@Tampa_girl7 (54716)
• United States
25 Nov 19
That is a wonderful saying. I feel very happy when I can help others.
@JudyEv (382259)
• Rockingham, Australia
25 Nov 19
I don't think you have to follow these to the letter. I'm sure you could substitute other activities for fishing and I'm also sure it counts if you are kind and helpful to the animals that cross your path.
@LindaOHio (222527)
• United States
25 Nov 19
Spending time with my husband makes me happy.
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