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Secrets of Spiritual Happiness
Defining Happiness
By Sharon Janis
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Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life,
the whole aim and end of human existence.
- Aristotle
Everyone in this world desires happiness, although few know exactly what is meant by the word. How do you define happiness?
Some terms used to officially define the word happiness are: Favored by luck or fortune, enjoying a state of well-being and contentment, marked by an atmosphere of good fellowship, and a pleasurable or satisfying experience.
What do you feel when you are able to truthfully say that youare happy? What brings greater happiness into your life?
There isn’t really a single answer to what brings happiness, although each of us can hopefully recall times when our hearts have sung with transcendent joy. We want to recreate those precious moments, and perhaps expand them into a state of steady happiness, and yet, as quickly as a sunset, we may find happiness slipping from our grasp, again and again.
According to an impressive number of spiritual philosophers, happiness is, in fact, our birthright. It is ours for the experiencing. Nevertheless, if we don’t really know what true happiness is, or how to cultivate its sweet fragrance inside ourselves, then our efforts to find true happiness in outer circumstances alone are likely to be in vain.
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Table of Contents
by Sharon Janis
Introduction
Preliminary notes to the reader
Section One: Exploring Happiness
Defining Happiness
The Science of Happiness
Why is Happiness So Elusive?
Happiness Comes From Within
Are You Already Happy?
Different Folks, Different Strokes (Quotes about Happiness)
Section Two: Introducing Spiritual Happiness
Coining the Term, Spiritual Happiness
The Difference Between Relative and Spiritual Happiness
Spiritual Happiness and the Happiness Hierarchy
What Spiritual Happiness Isn't
The Theories Behind Spiritual Happiness
Upgrading Your Spiritual Happiness Software
Spiritual Happiness in Action
Section Three: 39 Secrets of Spiritual Happiness
1. Relax!
2. Inspire Your Atmosphere
3. Know Thyself
4. Enjoy Being You
5. Remember Who You Really Are
6. Know Your Weakest and Strongest Links
7. Cultivate Dual Awareness
8. Happiness is a State of Mind
9. Learning to Smile
10. Play the Game of Life with Empowerment
11. Great Faith Brings Great Freedom
12. Count Your Blessings
13. There's Always Good News
14. Choose Happiness
15. If You're Going to Do Something, Do it Cheerfully
16. Be Aware of the Words You Use
17. Positive Communications Bring Greater Happiness
18. There's Always a Way to Create Happiness
19. Arrange Your Priorities
20. A Personal Sharing About Shifting Priorities
21. Don't let Others Tell You What Will Make you Happy
22. Be Careful About the Company You Keep
23. Don't Let Others Bring You Down
24. Don't Bring Others Down!
25. Think Well of Everyone
26. Too Many Expectations Lead to Disappointment
27. Be a Joyful Giver
28. Be a Blessing
29. Finding Grace in Challenges and Blessings From Tragedy
30. Always Deal With God
31. Let Go of "Punishment Mentality"
32. Things Don't Have to be So Hard
33. Open Yourself to Inner Guidance
34. Do what Your Heart Knows is Right
35. Uplift Your Motives
36. Trust the Perfection in Imperfection
37. See the Bigger Picture of Your Soul's Journey
38. Enjoy the Trip!
39. Be Optimistic
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