Thoughts on Happiness

Intentional Living

Mar 14

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This week’s featured printable is a new quote about happiness - this time from Albert Einstein. “A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success accompanied by restlessness.” Einstein wrote this sentiment in 1922, but I think it rings more true today, than ever.

Capitalism tries to convince us that happiness can be bought, sold, and otherwise commoditized. Social media puts happiness on steroids, leading many people to feel like their lives are missing out. Thanks to the Internet we can connect with people from all over the globe - but still experience overwhelming loneliness. We can be successful in our jobs, but still feel like we should be more productive and hustle just a little harder.

I think the message that Einstein is really saying is that the source of joy in our life does not come from outer trappings. It comes from within us and our ability to appreciate the small things. As someone who grew up in general chaos, it’s taken many years to embrace the fact that happiness for me feels like peace, stability and quiet. I find abundant joy/contentment/happiness sipping my first cup of tea in the morning. I find it sitting on my back porch steps, watching the sunset. I find it when I am visiting with my kids.

These little moments of appreciation (I’ve sometimes heard people refer to them as glimmers) can be as simple as looking up at a starry sky or saying a whisper of gratitude to be back home, safe and sound.

I hope you find lots of little moments & glimmers to enjoy!