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Bizzysback 63F
1032 posts
6/27/2017 5:43 am
In search of happiness


I am back from my short visit to Manila. I love travelling, meeting people , having an adventure and seeing new places. The only thing I don't like much is travelling on the plane. It is just so uncomfortable sitting for several hours. Perhaps travelling first class will be much different.

One good thing about plane travel though is that I am able to watch movies , stay focused and be able to finish it. There's one movie I watched that really touched me. It's titled "Hector and the search for happiness ," It's about the journey of Hector , a psychiatrist who went to travel to find out what make people happy. I took down notes literally because I wanted to share them to my and I like to share them with you.

These are what I noted down:

1. Making comparisons can spoil your happiness.
2. A lot of people think happiness is being richer or more important.
3. Many people only see happiness in the future.
4.Happiness can be the freedom to love...
5. Sometimes happiness is not knowing the whole story.
6. Avoiding unhappiness is not the road to happiness.
7. Does this person brings you predominantly up or down?
8.Happiness is answering your calling.
9. Happiness is feeling completely alive.
10. Happiness is knowing how to celebrate.
11. Fear impedes happiness.
12. Listening is loving.
13. Nostalgia is not what it used to be.
14. We all have the capacity to be happy.
15. We all have the right to be happy.
16. We all have the obligation to be happy.

I love the movie, it made me happy. I am a happy person. I find happiness in simple things. There are times that I am unhappy but that doesn't stop me from being happy. Being content is happiness. Happiness is not forever but there is infinite source of it.
I always say and believe happiness is a choice. It may be difficult for others but keep in mind we have the capacity, the right and the obligation to be happy. Cheers to that.

Now tell me, what makes you happy?
Do you consider yourself a happy person? If you are, show it and rub it to others it might make them happy too.


(Pharrell Williams - Happy, playing in the background. )

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
6/27/2017 5:44 am

It did not appear the first time, Let's try again.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
6/27/2017 5:47 am

Smile it might just make you or someone happy.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


eb1209

6/27/2017 8:19 am

Thanks for sharing Che!

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

6/27/2017 8:21 am

Actually, with no pretense, it makes me happy helping the less fortunate by giving them my old clothes, shoes, make up and food. I try. Ot to give them money because most of the time, they mis use it.

Just call me ELZ


eb1209

6/27/2017 8:21 am

*Try NOT

Just call me ELZ


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
6/27/2017 10:35 pm

    Quoting eb1209:
    Actually, with no pretense, it makes me happy helping the less fortunate by giving them my old clothes, shoes, make up and food. I try. Ot to give them money because most of the time, they mis use it.
I agree that there is happiness in giving without expecting any returns.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
6/27/2017 10:38 pm

    Quoting  :

Well done Tinks and keep the good work going.

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ccdomonic 73M
225 posts
6/30/2017 7:12 am

Happiness is a smile
A smile given and returned for its own sake
helping someone
tears of joy
laughing till your cheeks hurt


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
6/30/2017 10:43 pm

    Quoting  :

thanks the feeling is the same. Always happy to be back home and meet friends new and old alike.

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Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
6/30/2017 10:44 pm

    Quoting  :

Most of us are happy with that but not everyone can have that. Thanks for visiting.

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Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
6/30/2017 10:45 pm

    Quoting ccdomonic:
    Happiness is a smile
    A smile given and returned for its own sake
    helping someone
    tears of joy
    laughing till your cheeks hurt
Smile an everlasting smile, a smile can bring you near to me.
Laughter is an expression of happiness, it's contagious so keep laughing till your cheeks hurt.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”


theta2011 53F
1917 posts
7/5/2017 7:35 am

Hello 'te Che ..looking at you, I know Happiness is your middle name thats why you stay young in looks and in heart.

Its a cliche but the center of my happiness is my family...and the places and travels I will make . Just thinking of them makes me smile.


Bizzysback 63F
990 posts
7/5/2017 8:29 pm

    Quoting theta2011:
    Hello 'te Che ..looking at you, I know Happiness is your middle name thats why you stay young in looks and in heart.

    Its a cliche but the center of my happiness is my family...and the places and travels I will make . Just thinking of them makes me smile.
hello back at you theta, sad though was not able to spend more time with you last time,
That's true happiness for many family that's why many people I know who ditch their families are unhappy. Sometimes too our source of happiness can also be the source of our greatest sorrow specially if you high expectations. Lucky we are not one of them.

“Use the quotation for the occasion; do not make an occasion for the quotation.”