All tagged happiness

Come On, Get Happy

Come On, Get Happy

Mollie Bentley
Musings

I’m convinced that happiness is not a proper goal. In fact, only pursuing happiness is the surest way to unhappiness. Preoccupation with the pursuit frequently leads to missing the organic moments of relief, comfort and joy that happen every day. As I’m working to live my life with more intention, I’ve become more and more aware of those bursts of happiness throughout my day.

Happiness is Not the Goal

Happiness is Not the Goal

Mollie Bentley
Parenting, Musings

This is something I frequently hear parents say—'“my only hope is that my children are happy.” I never know how to respond to this statement because I wouldn’t dare wish this on my boys. I don’t know much, but I do know that spending your life looking for happiness is the surest way to be unhappy.