tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post8932696793087595444..comments2024-03-28T04:09:03.481-07:00Comments on My New Happy: Mindful Monday: Happy Or Sad?My New Happyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-24287256363038313772017-01-27T19:12:32.121-08:002017-01-27T19:12:32.121-08:00What an honest, thoughtful post. I am happy that ...What an honest, thoughtful post. I am happy that read that we control 40% of our happiness. I think I come from a long line of rather depressed individuals. And 2016 was a tough year for so many. I was sure 2017 had to be better. So far, so good except I feel myself wound up tight and running through every day. I am going to contemplate on your post and my feelings and see what I can do about that 40%.Leslie Clinganhttp://www.onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-83191403239183459782017-01-23T21:18:16.850-08:002017-01-23T21:18:16.850-08:00He is pretty great!He is pretty great!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-220412156978044192017-01-19T17:03:39.828-08:002017-01-19T17:03:39.828-08:00It's strange about genes predicting happiness....It's strange about genes predicting happiness. Makes sense, though. And of course - it's a choice. You've had a lot of sadnesses and that would take me a really long time to process through. I totally get it. You have such a loving husband.Tamara Camerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06004696358354444561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-60551593533647101232017-01-18T21:36:21.779-08:002017-01-18T21:36:21.779-08:00I'm definitely finding that happiness is a cho...I'm definitely finding that happiness is a choice.My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-76075941192795882017-01-17T09:22:05.591-08:002017-01-17T09:22:05.591-08:00They say happiness is a choice - sounds so cliche ...They say happiness is a choice - sounds so cliche - but that 40% we choose to be happy. You had 3 major life changes - they say that is the tipping point. It is understandable.<br /><br />Lisa<br /><a href="http://www.dailystylefinds.com" rel="nofollow"><b>Daily Style Finds</b></a>Daily Style Findshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15964509587474812657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-32501922198147921862017-01-16T22:31:24.679-08:002017-01-16T22:31:24.679-08:00Yep, I totally get it. I love that - I choose to ...Yep, I totally get it. I love that - I choose to be happy. Me too, from now on.My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-38432201938936449362017-01-16T22:25:16.805-08:002017-01-16T22:25:16.805-08:00Seeing my blogging besties in May makes me SO happ...Seeing my blogging besties in May makes me SO happy! Such a good point - if we don't take care of ourselves, we can't be happy for ourselves or others. I need to work on that more.My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-80903430911574531812017-01-16T22:24:17.211-08:002017-01-16T22:24:17.211-08:00Thanks Rena. You're such a good friend. I do...Thanks Rena. You're such a good friend. I do feel like I'm finally getting myself back. And you inspire me all the time - I often say "what would Rena do?" And I know it's something positive!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-21607930178436899892017-01-16T22:23:27.780-08:002017-01-16T22:23:27.780-08:00I agree we all have sadness - that's life, rig...I agree we all have sadness - that's life, right? The key is to not let it overtake your life.My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-58724297952626183392017-01-16T22:21:35.879-08:002017-01-16T22:21:35.879-08:00I remember how much I missed my little guys when t...I remember how much I missed my little guys when they were gone from home. It's like you can't wait for a little peace and quiet - and then you miss them when you get it! You always seem so happy and positive to me - I'm inspired by you!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-51875163129736210432017-01-16T22:16:22.022-08:002017-01-16T22:16:22.022-08:00I'm so sorry about your dad. Watching our par...I'm so sorry about your dad. Watching our parents get older and more frail is so difficult. I'm determined to find happiness this year!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-38336278225954711522017-01-16T22:15:10.687-08:002017-01-16T22:15:10.687-08:00That's a good point Suzanne. I think our natu...That's a good point Suzanne. I think our natural human tendency is to think more about unhappiness.My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-60692004442947333112017-01-16T22:13:53.037-08:002017-01-16T22:13:53.037-08:00Oh my goodness! I know what you mean though, as I...Oh my goodness! I know what you mean though, as I've known some people who really seem to resent happiness. Normally being happy isn't so much work for me, but I think I'm back on the right path.My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-46699348108222328492017-01-16T22:09:41.032-08:002017-01-16T22:09:41.032-08:00Andrea, you inspire me to project happiness. You ...Andrea, you inspire me to project happiness. You always have such a radiance about you!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-30532106374651252482017-01-16T22:07:35.805-08:002017-01-16T22:07:35.805-08:00It's a strange feeling to be happy and blah at...It's a strange feeling to be happy and blah at the same time, but I totally get it.My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-79156367056994845192017-01-16T22:06:42.170-08:002017-01-16T22:06:42.170-08:00I'm guilty of letting outside things influence...I'm guilty of letting outside things influence my happiness. I need to remember that ultimately, it's up to me!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-80079153176013381512017-01-16T21:59:46.986-08:002017-01-16T21:59:46.986-08:00I agree Carrie - working through the sadness is de...I agree Carrie - working through the sadness is definitely a process. Remind me to ask you for a reference if I ever need one :)!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-85705350306975135252017-01-16T20:21:49.301-08:002017-01-16T20:21:49.301-08:00Happiness is definitely in the mind. I choose to b...Happiness is definitely in the mind. I choose to be happy no matter what we are going through. Even though I seem like a ray of sunshine and laughter, we do have bad times. I just REFUSE to let any witches ruin my party! I'm like screw you wicked witch of the west, I will throw water on you and find my Emerald City!! That made no sense, but you get it. HahaSamantha https://www.blogger.com/profile/08996652283171370224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-75860673344691387572017-01-16T18:04:03.585-08:002017-01-16T18:04:03.585-08:00and also, how can you not be happy to be spending ...and also, how can you not be happy to be spending time with some of your faves in May! Woot.<br />On a serious note though, I get this. I totally get it. I have felt similar at multiple points, despite having so much to be grateful for. The problem for me? I wasn't fueling the parts of myself that needed care and kindness. <br />Let's make this the year of happy!Shaunacey Bonnevillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077747255394912420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-38931334318137454122017-01-16T17:48:35.568-08:002017-01-16T17:48:35.568-08:00It's funny I just had this conversation with m...It's funny I just had this conversation with my mother the other day. She has never been happy in her whole life and it just hit me the other day. I cannot remember a time in my life when she was happy. That is so sad. I don't want to be like that or known for being unhappy. Ultimately life is good, sometimes bad things happen that knock the wind out of us, but how we deal with it is what matters. Not getting back up is never an option. You've had a tough year, but I can tell in the last two months or so you seem to be getting back to your old self more and more everyday. I was really worried about your there for awhile. Now, I can feel you smiling.Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-69444139605005165872017-01-16T13:15:12.676-08:002017-01-16T13:15:12.676-08:00Happiness takes some work by being mindful... I to...Happiness takes some work by being mindful... I totally believe you can be both happy and sad at the same time. Sometimes sadness is just a part of us that's not always easy to let go of. When I lost my best friend out of my life and not through death... I became very depressed and sad. Today I'm very happy with where my life is and where it's going yet that small part of me is still sad... I just try not to bring it out all the time. I hope you find a way to have more happiness in your life♡♡♡Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-86972036574025054342017-01-16T12:34:04.338-08:002017-01-16T12:34:04.338-08:00So very very true. Sometimes it's hard, and to...So very very true. Sometimes it's hard, and to an extent you know when they say fake it till you make it, sometimes I feel like that about happiness. I try to look around me and find the happy things around me, instead of forever focusing on the sad things. Baby Fox spent the night at my parents and I was sad he wasn't home and his room was empty when I passed by...I don't even know how you deal when they leave for college, this mama heart is breaking already.Foxy's Domestic Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17349449371975937570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-18611586943360093602017-01-16T11:00:24.833-08:002017-01-16T11:00:24.833-08:00Life can be hard and some years and life events ca...Life can be hard and some years and life events can be hard, too! The one with your son going off to college is a happy and sad one. You're proud of him, you raised him well, yet it is time to let go... And, I feel every time I realize how BIG my kids are getting, it makes me feel a little bit older, too! :( Losing a parent, which I haven't been through can be something that may be numbed over time, but I think there are going to be events (birthdays, holidays, special memories that may be brought up when seeing something) that will rekindle sad feelings when you miss them. My dad had a lot of health problems last year and sadly, I don't think he will ever be 100% again. That is hard for me to accept and I can't help but worry about the future. I didn't realize that happiness or how happy we are is part of our genes, that is very interesting! I am glad to know we control 40% of it. I really try my best to let myself have a good cry if I need to and to take EXTRA care of myself during hard times. I hope 2017 is a year where you can find lots of happiness, even in-between some sadness!! Sorry this got so long! <br /><br />Carrie<br />curlycraftymom.comCarriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07646332034591536363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-15757749458899915902017-01-16T10:29:35.586-08:002017-01-16T10:29:35.586-08:00It is true that we are the only ones that can chan...It is true that we are the only ones that can change our outlook. It isn't always easy. <br /><br />The worst thing about happiness is when never seem to know we're happy until we're unhappy. Then we wonder how we let the unhappiness get away. <br /><br />Kudos for making the effort to face towards the sunshine despite the shadows. <br /><br />bisous<br />SuzanneSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3476608325432503181.post-78450467826356541032017-01-16T09:07:29.859-08:002017-01-16T09:07:29.859-08:00Happiness for some is work. It isn't natural b...Happiness for some is work. It isn't natural but attainable. I was born happy, it is a blessing. It is a curse to others who resent you for it. Once on a summer job I was hated by a boss. She was sincerely depressed and tried to kill her self. When she cam back to work right before I was to leave she apologized to me for being mean towards me, the reason was I was happy!Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03263065017109894464noreply@blogger.com