Mike Stouffer
Mike Stouffer
Happiness...whew, that's a tough one. Sometimes, for myself, I can be riding a positive wave, and 'bang' the restless and uncomfortable dark clouds roll in. I think we all can relate with that. We're comfortable in our struggles and stuff just seems to happen. I use to tell people what really was on my mind (wrong). And had to learn to bite my tongue. Especially if it was something I was passionate about concerning Human Rights. My outburst was the picture others took in, and not my information. Had to fine-tune this a bit.
When my body took on a serious cardiac challenge I remember months in rehab trying to make sense of everything. I wasn't out of the woods with a bad outcome, so really wanted to see what this so called 'happiness' was all about. Knew it to be my last shot in finding it.
My wife, Bobbi, and I use to time a short walk each night at sundown, taking pictures of it. It made me aware of how big and beautiful the earth really is. This slowed me down into some deeper reflecting. If my conscious was telling me I had handled a situation poorly I would replace with a kind act for another. In giving to others I found a new happiness never felt before.
I really liked your post. I think many others will. Thanks for sharing.
I remember some jobs that felt like torture! It's hard to deal with. Getting along with others was huge. Things were fine as long as it wasn't too loud or rude people around.
When my body took on a serious cardiac challenge I remember months in rehab trying to make sense of everything. I wasn't out of the woods with a bad outcome, so really wanted to see what this so called 'happiness' was all about. Knew it to be my last shot in finding it.
My wife, Bobbi, and I use to time a short walk each night at sundown, taking pictures of it. It made me aware of how big and beautiful the earth really is. This slowed me down into some deeper reflecting. If my conscious was telling me I had handled a situation poorly I would replace with a kind act for another. In giving to others I found a new happiness never felt before.
I really liked your post. I think many others will. Thanks for sharing.
I remember some jobs that felt like torture! It's hard to deal with. Getting along with others was huge. Things were fine as long as it wasn't too loud or rude people around.