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Building Blocks of Happiness

All actions have results. Things like kind words and compassion lead to happiness. Happiness is a peaceful, patient and kind-hearted emotion that is easier to find if you have the building blocks in place.

Compassion – is an awareness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it. Some people see life as a scramble for a share of limited resources, or as the survival of the fittest. But really, it’s always been about cooperation and compassion.

Kindness – Being friendly, helpful, well meaning.

Introspection – is examining your own thoughts, emotions, beliefs, etc. Understanding more about what’s going on in your mind and learning how to quiet mental/emotional noise gives you more self-control and flexibility – more choice about how you respond to events. If you have an awareness of what you want to be doing and the ability to be mindful of what you are actually are doing life tends to go more smoothly.

Peace – freedom from mental agitation. A harmony between different social groups characterized by lack of violence, and freedom from the fear of violence. Peace also suggests sincere attempts at reconciliation, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the establishment of equality, and a working political order that serves the true interests of all.

Resilience – generally refers to a person’s ability to cope well with adversity and persevere or adapt when things go awry. Decades of research shows that resilient people are healthier, live longer, are more successful in school and at work, are happier in relationships, and are less prone to depression. Skills that make it easier to be resilient can be learned and this site has more info about that.

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The John Howard Society
of the North Island
140 10th Avenue
Campbell River, BC
V9W 4E3

Phone (250) 286-0611
Fax (250) 286-3650
mail@jhsni.bc.ca

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