The International Day of Happiness

The International Day of Happiness

Happiness - a state of pleasure, contentment, satisfaction, cheerfulness

I just discovered this, today is the International Day of Happiness - March 20th.  How cool is this?  At least one day the focus is more on Good news vs Bad news.  What if the world were bombarded with more videos, TV shows, games, activities, etc that build a sense of hope and well being?  This is what my blog hopes to accomplish, more focus on Things That Inspire!

Back to my discovery!  I was once told that the difference between happiness and joy is this:  Happiness is based on circumstances. Joy is a sense of peace irregardless of our circumstances. Today is a day to reflect and consider our past, present and future.  What is your definition of happiness?  Are you in constant pursuit of it?  Will you know it when you find it?  Just some questions I am considering today.  I challenge you to do the same.

While you are considering these questions, take some time to check out this website that I came across that will surely make you smile!  It is about two guys who are formulating a feature-length documentary on the happiest people in America.  In a culture that focuses on and sensationalizes so much negativity, it's easy to lose sight of all the good that surrounds us.  This is their attempt to shift the focus. 

Pursuing Happiness - Adam Shell and Nicholas Kraft

www.pursuinghappiness.com

Once you're done, allow yourself to close your day with this upbeat short music video by Bobby McFerrin. Kick off your shoes, dance till you stir yourself up, laugh out loud, remembering: Happiness Is Your Choice!