The Disturbers of Happiness

Thomas Jefferson mentions happiness several times in the Declaration of Independence.

He equated happiness to freedom. He was right. What is happiness without freedom? What is freedom without happiness?

He called the English the disturbers of our harmony. They suppressed freedoms, therefore making life unbalanced, stressful, and unhappy.

Sometimes others are preventing us from happiness, but in reality it takes two. Situations are never only "their" fault. If you muzzle Ego you can see and admit that you are at least 50% at fault for everything in your life. If your boss is making your life hell for instance- hey, you can get a different job. Jefferson removed himself from an entire country's control to take responsibility for his own happiness.

Self talk is one of my biggest Disturber of Happiness. The inner dialog in my head that analyzes everything. Thinks of each and every scenario to an issue in depth. Then focuses on that scenario which seems most plausible.

I lack patience. I know that is something I must fix, and I can definitely say I have a hell of a lot more patience that I did a few years ago! But I know that if I developed more patience, that inner dialog would not analyze everything so much because I would be patient enough to wait for the correct answers.

Happiness is our birthright.

Your happiness is your responsibility.

What is your biggest Disturber of Happiness? What is preventing you from your Harmonious and Happy Life?