Money isn't Happiness

"He who has achieved success has worked well, laughed often and loved much." -- Elbert Hubbard 

"There are many aspects to success; material wealth is only one component. ...But success also includes good health, energy and enthusiasm for life, fulfilling relationships, creative freedom, emotional and psychological stability, a sense of well-being, and peace of mind." -- Deepak Chopra 

Some people say Money is happiness but like Deepak Chopra, I believe that wealth is just one component of life and happiness. Money isn't everything. I do believe that there is more in life to make one person truly happy. 

I work hard to earn money to raise my family well. I have problems and life has given me a lot of challenges and trials. But what made my life more satisfying, happy and contented because of my two angels and the love of my life.

Thirdy came to our life, I had to struggle more in order to give him everything that he needs. I need to keep him safe at all times. I need to make sure that he doesn't get sick. It came to a point that I almost gave up because I don't have much money anymore.

When I looked at my two kids - THEY moved me to tears and asked myself, why do I cry for money? Money is just a material wealth and money isn't the answer of all these pains. I have to stay strong for my kids - If I give up, what will happen to my family?

I realized, my greatest treasures in life are my babies, they are my happiness - they are my life. I work and struggle because of them, so why should I lose hope?

I even failed to see that my husband is at my side, he is my partner and he's there for me to make it through..

So I stood up, and made prayed - "Lord, help US to overcome these problems we are facing now".

Now, I know what life and happiness truly means!

Heart, Love and Soul

“Everything is made of light; everything is alive. The Great Mystery of life has little to do with intelligence. The universe is not an intellectual process. The intellect is helpful; but our hearts are the wiser part of ourselves.” -- Mellen-Thomas Benedict 

Heart is where everything starts, the different levels of our well being, the love aspect of our souls, and other emotions.

Love significantly starts with appreciation. Although appreciation is not an "emotion" but according to many resources, it is actually a soul quality. If we personally choose to be appreciative, it becomes easier to make decisions or make good choices. In addition to, this also opens our hearts to love and openly receive love (from family and friends). 

“If you open your heart, love opens your mind.” -- Charles John Quarto

People and Feelings

My quote for the day: 

"It's surprising how many persons go through life without ever recognizing that their feelings toward other people are largely determined by their feelings toward themselves, and if you're not comfortable within yourself, you can't be comfortable with others." -- Sydney J. Harris

It is indeed a wrong notion what other people believe: "They need to be loved by other people before they feel contentment or satisfaction"

I personally agree with John Steinback. 

If we could learn to like ourselves, even a little, maybe our cruelties and angers might melt away."

-- John Steinbeck

Let's try to keep ourselves Cool and at Peace... If we let go of Hatred and Pain - it would be more easier to breathe. Let go of the things that could easily irritate us, if you are calm - no things can make you angry or stressed!