Some people have the tendency to believe that they could be happy only if they were able to overcome their circumstances, how often have you heard phrases like “when I move out, I will be happy”, “when I earn more money I can relax”, “when I meet the right partner I will be happy” etc…you get the point. This can be very dangerous for a few reasons. First, we miss the opportunity to experience and enjoy the present moment. That is the only time you will get to experience that exact moment so if we postpone it we miss out on it today. Also, being conditionally happy will make our problems remain with us, and as there will always be problems of some kind we will be caught up in the same negative pattern. So be aware of your own conditions on happiness, and remember to be grateful for what you have at the present moment.
And just think about how this could apply to you in your current situation...“God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change, the courage to change the things we can, and the wisdom to know the difference”.
Adapted from Edelman (2002), Change Your Thinking, Sydney: ABC Books.
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