Authentic Happiness
What is authentic happiness? How do we gain it? Here are some information for you.Â
Authentic happiness comes from identifying and cultivating your most fundamental strengths and using them every day in life - work, love, play and parenting.Authentic happiness is born of adversity and is mature, because it requires not only a certain level of personal maturity and wisdom, but also the capacity to endure suffering. Unlike hedonic pleasures, authentic happiness is able to insulate itself from changing circumstances and fluctuating moods. Authentic happiness is best characterized by serenity, patience, contentment, and tragic optimism. It embraces both positive and negative affects and appreciates the bittersweet nature of most life experiences. This mature happiness is authentic happiness in the sense that it is consistent with a person’s core values and beliefs, and it reflects one’s character and virtues.
In spite of difficult situations and pains, we can cultivate a sense of appreciation of the present moments. Breathing in the cool fresh air of a summer evening, watching the silent starry sky, or listening to the quiet rhythms of solitude are just some examples of pleasant moments in the midst of trials and tribulations.
Many people have given up on happiness, because their lives are full of suffering and problems. But do not despair. Authentic happiness can only be found in such troubling circumstances. It is through suffering that many have found enduring happiness and become fully alive. It is through weaknesses and losses that many have discovered their true identity and authentic happiness. Stars shine most brightly in the darkest night.
