The seven C's of LIFE

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The 7 C's of Happiness

 

What are the critical ingredients for experiencing genuine

happiness? Here are seven elements of life that I believe are

essential to the attainment of human happiness. I call them the " 7

C's in the pursuit of happiness. " One is not more important than any

of the others.

 

 

Compassion

In order to evolve into a state of happiness, you must develop your

in-born ability to care about life, to value life in all its forms,

to engage in loving, kind actions, to cultivate an attitude of what

Nobel laureate, Dr. Albert Schweitzer called " reverence for life, "

(including your own).

 

 

Contentment

Inner calm. Peace of mind and heart does not mean acceptance of

everything that happens. It does mean letting go of fear. When you

live life fearlessly, you experience a kind of peace that permeates

every cell of your body, every thought of your mind, every emotion of

your heart, every element of your spirit.

 

 

Connection

Without effectively connecting to other humans, you become less than

human yourself. Connection means involving yourself in relationship

to everyone around you, connecting to your own inner life, and

becoming aware of the environment in which you live. Learn to create

high-quality relationships, and your happiness is almost guaranteed.

 

 

Communication

Communication is our primary method for

connection. It increases your knowledge, your understanding, and your

awareness. Language is precious. Words are the building blocks of all

happiness.

 

 

Commitment

Oprah Winfrey says that what motivates her to get up in the morning

is " my commitment to my life and fulfilling my life purpose. " If one

of your life's purposes is to enhance your happiness, committing your

life to the service of others brings more happiness than you can

imagine. Happiness requires you commit yourself to something larger

than yourself.

 

 

Consciousness

Most spiritual teachers believe we are living in a sleep-like or

dream state. In order to be happy, one must increase one's awareness

of life. And the single awareness that is most conducive to happiness

is: the impermanence of everything. Life is in a constant state of

flux, of change, of rhythm and of evolution.

 

 

Creativity

Creating your life experience by consciously

choosing your thoughts, your actions, your decisions and your

attitudes will allow you to attain personal happiness regardless of

external circumstances.

 

 

The pursuit of happiness is not something you search for or attain

from outside your skin. Happiness develops from within. You were born

to be happy. You were given life to experience happiness. Pursuing

it is your right. Sail the 7 C's of happiness and the pursuit of it

becomes obvious and being alive becomes the happiest of moments.

 

By Lloyd J. Thomas, Ph.D.