Write Lightning is a blog from writer Deb Thompson.
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(Some links or topics may not be completely kid-appropriate.)
Fri, Dec 05 2008
Be happy in order to spread happiness
I'm not sure I agree with the "life of the party" comments in one article on happiness, because sometimes that sort of behavior is just a narcissist in disguise who is seeking attention and who could just as easily turn on you and become a human Cujo. But I do agree that those with true happiness choose to be happy and will mirror that happiness to others around them. If happiness is more contagious than unhappiness, it could be because happy people tend to be content either by themselves or with others, while unhappy people often isolate themselves, or are avoided by people who don't wish to be negatively influenced by those unhappy folks. We've all met people who seem to think it's their job tick off one lament after another. They also seem to be oblivious to the fact that the rest of us often duck into a doorway when we see them coming.
posted at: 07:02 | category: /Religious and Spiritual | link to this entry
I'm not sure I agree with the "life of the party" comments in one article on happiness, because sometimes that sort of behavior is just a narcissist in disguise who is seeking attention and who could just as easily turn on you and become a human Cujo. But I do agree that those with true happiness choose to be happy and will mirror that happiness to others around them. If happiness is more contagious than unhappiness, it could be because happy people tend to be content either by themselves or with others, while unhappy people often isolate themselves, or are avoided by people who don't wish to be negatively influenced by those unhappy folks. We've all met people who seem to think it's their job tick off one lament after another. They also seem to be oblivious to the fact that the rest of us often duck into a doorway when we see them coming.
posted at: 07:02 | category: /Religious and Spiritual | link to this entry
