"True Happiness"

 
"Realize that true happiness lies within
you. Waste no time and effort searching
for peace and contentment and joy in the
world outside.

"Remember that there is no happiness in
having or in getting, but only in giving.
Reach out. Share. Smile. Hug. Happiness
is a perfume you cannot pour on others
without getting a few drops on yourself."
 -Og Mandino

So often we think a different job, more
money, a new relationship, moving to a
different town, or something similar,
will bring us happiness.

We believe in the commercials that say
when we buy a certain product that we
will be happy.

The truth is that the things we acquire
from the outside, or the changes we make
from outside of us, only bring a temporary
solution.

As our quote states, "true happiness lies
within you," and, "there is no happiness
in having or getting, but only in giving."

Looking for ways we can make a difference
in other people's lives brings true
happiness to us.

Sharing a smile or a hug seem to be little
things, but they can make the day of
someone who is hurting.

When we give of ourselves then we feel the
true happiness, the joy, that springs
forth from within us. "it is a perfume you
cannot pour on others without getting a
few drops on yourself."

Today we have the opportunity to feel true
happiness. It is up to us.

Let Us Pray:
We go within. We feel the happiness, the
joy that is us.  Our desire is to share it
with others.  We look for the opportunities
as we go forth from this time of Silence.
We are grateful. Amen.

Sending you a smile and warm hug.

Love,
Sandy