Daily Excerpt: How to Get Happy and Stay That Way (Romer) - Introduction

  

excerpt from How to Get Happy and Stay That Way (Romer) -

INTRODUCTION

The “pursuit of happiness” is one of the rights promised in the Declaration of Independence, and most of us spend quite a bit of time engaged in this endeavor. Typically, we think it takes some big event---a wedding, job promotion, fantastic vacation—to bring happiness into our lives. But is this true? Could we, in fact, be happy simply by carrying out our daily activities?

I say yes—if those activities are things we really like to do. The key to being happy is to engage on a daily basis in work or play that we love. And the key to turning this happiness into joy is gratitude.

This is not an esoteric philosophy. It has nothing to do with reaching Nirvana or some other-worldly frame of mind. Yes, those states of consciousness can point the way—but for everyday happiness we need a practical set of techniques that will work year after year, despite obstacles. In addition to gratitude, these techniques include self-awareness and an appreciation of oneself involved in meaningful work or play.

This book will offer a recipe for ongoing contentment, taking you through the steps of:

1. Identifying what activities make you truly happy (everyone is different)

2. Learning to express gratitude effectively

3. Practicing self-awareness (essential for happiness)

4. Developing a sense of self-appreciation (key to ongoing contentment)

Oftentimes we claim our happiness, only to find ourselves ambushed by an unexpected health problem or financial crisis. “How can I possibly be happy,” we moan, “faced with this?” But if happiness is so flimsy it can’t withstand challenges—even severe challenges—it’s probably not worth seeking.

The type of happiness I’m describing can accommodate disturbances, even life-sized upsets. Using the God-given principles of love, forgiveness, temperance and charity, we can build a foundation of happiness for ourselves that cannot be shaken. Then, instead of looking at happiness as a goal, we can consider it our birthright—and not just the pursuit of happiness, but the ongoing enjoyment of it.

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