tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440611076746008551.post1698765421894795437..comments2018-09-19T04:03:48.910-07:00Comments on The Path to Wonderful by Melissa Maris: Happiness: Get There TodayMelissa Marishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15216312159880277204noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440611076746008551.post-78301939838639157422012-06-21T09:26:03.198-07:002012-06-21T09:26:03.198-07:00Totally. "Things" can give that immediat...Totally. "Things" can give that immediate rush, but it never seems to last. Which is why you always have to go buy the next thing...Melissa Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216312159880277204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440611076746008551.post-39267540242981277932012-06-21T09:23:02.984-07:002012-06-21T09:23:02.984-07:00I think a lot of people also use "When I am a...I think a lot of people also use "When I am able to buy x, then I'll be happy." Insert car, house, clothes or whatever. It's a vicious circle that just keeps going. Buying stuff for sure won't make you happy.Mr. W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440611076746008551.post-5262363647127727032012-06-21T08:44:23.265-07:002012-06-21T08:44:23.265-07:00Nilsa, you're absolutely right. A gratitude jo...Nilsa, you're absolutely right. A gratitude journal can't change a mindset that is mired in an unhealthy or unhappy situation day in and day out. I was more meaning to touch on the point that happiness isn't a checklist. <br /><br />However, even sometimes when bigger, ickier things are going on in our lives, focusing on the tiny joys can make us feel better. At least they seem to help me.Melissa Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15216312159880277204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3440611076746008551.post-35400562305911526352012-06-21T08:04:49.269-07:002012-06-21T08:04:49.269-07:00I mostly agree with you. I agree that we should re...I mostly agree with you. I agree that we should recognize the things and people and gestures that make us grateful. But, just because you have small things in your life that you're grateful for doesn't always translate to being happy. Sometimes, there are bigger things going on in someone's life that lead to unhappiness.Nilsa @ SoMi Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474642034399063234noreply@blogger.com