Why be happy?

Because it sucks when your not!  As I get ready to turn 57 I am becoming quite confident that my number one goal is to be happy and to make others happy as well!

You can’t help to smile when you see someone else that is happy.  Guess what?   It's even better when you are the one that is!

I watched a TED Talk (ideas worth sharing) recently by a teenager that decided along with his parents he would pursue an education that made him happy.  He focused on those subjects that made him feel good inside.  Those that instinctively felt right to learn about.  What a novel thought!

If I am in the position to hire someone, I think one very important criteria is…are ya happy?  It is more productive and simply a better work environment when you surround yourself with those folks that decide that they are gonna lead a happy life!

Years ago a very popular song became a phenomena when Bobby Ferrin introduced  Don’t Worry Be Happy.  Today latest sensation is Pharrell’s hit single Happy.  If you have not done so, play those songs and listen intently to the words!  

Could life be that simple?  When I set my goals many years ago I don't think being happy was one of them.  It simply wasn't my focus. 

Why?  I pay attention to the folks around me and trust me I hang around a lot of folks.  There is no motivation what so ever to camp out with those that make decisions to hurt others and inflict pain. 

What makes you happy could be vastly different than what makes me happy however that’s what makes the world go round. 

Give yourself the gift of being happy and your greatest gift to your family and friends is you achieving that goal! 

It is difficult to be happy when those close to you are not! 

NobleOne