tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post3765074913847736337..comments2024-02-13T00:36:29.122-08:00Comments on Progression Obsession: Wholeness Rather Than Happiness? Progression Obsessionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-64234575195867277212013-08-06T12:40:52.877-07:002013-08-06T12:40:52.877-07:00I have been in work situations that have driven me...I have been in work situations that have driven me into the ground as well. It's no fun at all, but it does get to point where it is extremely difficult to do what is right for your health. These past experiences actually drove me to my breaking point. Learn my from mistakes (haha) and do what is right for your health. Long term goals/happiness always trump short term people pleasing. You got this girl! <3 Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-48099476342619800862013-08-06T12:38:36.252-07:002013-08-06T12:38:36.252-07:00Thanks Alison. I really like your use of the word ...Thanks Alison. I really like your use of the word joy - I had never really thought about the difference between joy and happiness until now, but it makes perfect sense. Hope and joy are two of the greatest gifts in life, so we might as well hold onto the as tightly as possible! Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-19057637298522278032013-08-06T12:36:27.192-07:002013-08-06T12:36:27.192-07:00You're so smart, Kyoko. Gratitude really is th...You're so smart, Kyoko. Gratitude really is the key here. I like your "I am as happy as I can be today" thinking. It makes me think that whatever I do today IS good enough and I should be proud of that. Period. Even if it is a bad day. You always make me think about things in a better way... :) Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-37098125197605333452013-08-06T11:42:32.173-07:002013-08-06T11:42:32.173-07:00I have to say -- I needed this today. Work has bee...I have to say -- I needed this today. Work has been running me into the ground, and because of that, a job that I love has me close to tears most days. I'm no longer putting up a front -- I'm pissed and I'm at the point where I'm going to really need to start looking out for my own best interests, no matter what. And while that upsets me, it will be far better than being so tired and so upset all of the time.<br />Because being rested while help me be whole, and being whole will help me to be happier overall. If I pretend to be happy, I won't achieve those other two steps, which in the end mean infinitely more than fake-it-til-you-make-it smiles.<br />Thank you for the lightbulb moment. I know what I need to do now. xoChelsie -- Self-Made Mindhttp://selfmademind.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-46969242378624318012013-08-06T10:51:11.768-07:002013-08-06T10:51:11.768-07:00Amen!! I've been learning more and more about...Amen!! I've been learning more and more about the important distinction between "happiness" and "joy", and as you said, happiness versus wholeness. <br /><br />I've learned the most about myself, others, life, and God, during trials. We can't expect to be happy all the time. It's not genuine, it's not possible. We do have to find ways to process and get through trials in healthy ways. Sorrow, grief, anger, confusion are inevitable. Joy is possible throughout anything, because it trumps happiness. Joy comes from hope. It all depends where we place our hope!<br /><br />You were so right to post your really happy 5K report. We should celebrate happiness. But, you were also right in posting what you did today! Happiness is real, but it comes and goes. We need something deeper! Great post, Kelsi! --AlisonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-65146959679263407672013-08-06T10:45:15.588-07:002013-08-06T10:45:15.588-07:00When I heard for the first time, "happiness i...When I heard for the first time, "happiness is a state of mind, and we decide to be happy...", I was confused... because isn't it a feeling? Then, I googled about what happiness was, and I found it out that it is based on gratitude. We can name anything that we like for our feelings, and happiness can be a feeling of excitement, success, fun, and etc... but I have heard that it can exist consistently... and now I am understanding that deep true happiness comes from being grateful for what I have. True happiness is within peace. I used to say, "yes I am happy as much as I can be today." Then, I was not lying, but it sounded positive =) artytechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18023746097803453938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-45399409017050338862013-08-06T08:33:16.340-07:002013-08-06T08:33:16.340-07:00So true, Carly. Thanks so much for you kind words....So true, Carly. Thanks so much for you kind words. You know that you are one of the people I look up to and hope to be as strong as someday, so that means a lot coming from you! :) Progression Obsessionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731921488035095856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7994608397400149752.post-16034953663529857142013-08-06T07:05:05.471-07:002013-08-06T07:05:05.471-07:00as always Kels... I love this. Happiness is great,...as always Kels... I love this. Happiness is great, but being happy all the time is completely unrealistic. and if it wasn't for the experiences we go through where we were unhappy, sad, unfulfilled, disappointed, etc., I don't think we would truly be able to appreciate the happy moments. It also comes down to appreciating every emotion and experience in our lives, happy or sad, because they made us who we are today... and your experiences made you who you are today, and I think you're an amazing, strong, compassionate (and passionate) woman. and you would not be where you are today if it wasn't for those not happy times, and your ability to overcome those and appreciate your wholeness :)Carlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11387560388143735470noreply@blogger.com