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Twenty-three hundred years ago, Aristotle concluded that, more than anything, men and women seek happiness. Happiness can be a goal all by itself. But beauty, money, power and good health are sought after because we expect those things will make us happy. Our best experiences are things that can make us happy.
For instance, physical activity - walker's high - can help create happy moments. What really makes people happy is feeling good bout our lives. It is not just matter of loosing a few pounds, it is a matter of having a choice to have a life worth living. It's all about freedom of choice. It is up to you how you approach your daily life. Do you have a positive attitude?
Victoria University of Wellington, in New Zealand, did a recent analysis of studies of four-hundred thousand people, in sixty-three countries. They found that the people that were able to make their own choices about how they lived their lives enjoyed the highest level of happiness. Another similar survey revealed that people that lived in what they considered a "safe" place, were among the happiest people. Both of these large group studies proved that if people believed they had the freedom to follow their dreams, they led happier lives. Fear is that little, dark room where negatives are developed.
Years ago I read that the capacity for happiness may be as important for success of the human species as opposable thumbs. The article pointed out that it was important for motivational reasons that we maintain a positive mood most of the time. Having an optimistic state of mind is a prerequisite for obtaining such goodies as food, shelter and social support. A positive attitude may motivate human sociability, creativity, and activate a strong immune response to infection. Having both a good mental and physical attitude is a big step toward happiness.
Our opposable thumbs are taking many of us on fantastic, enjoyable adventures, for many hours, everyday of our lives. That could be why computer games often utilize "joy sticks." For many, our thumbs are the most physically fit part of our body, because of the many hours spent playing games.
Our thumbs need a break! Three or four times a week, get up from the chair or couch and take those thumbs on a ten or fifteen minute walk or swim. You will find that it does not take long for your fitness level to improve. You will be happier - more invigorated - and you might even be a better game player.
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