That's what I was told years ago. But I think I've figured it out. These are the basis of happiness, pure happiness within our self. We need all three to be one for this pure happiness.
Live: you may think that this meaning is clear, but it's not. The meaning is not clear; well, I guess it is, but don't take it in it's literal sense. It's more of a theoretical meaning. Like, try new foods, attempt a death-defying stunt, love someone more than you thought possible. And, please, stop and smell the roses along the way. Yes, it's another theoretical meaning, but I'm not going to tell you it's meaning. I know you're all smart enough to do that yourself. Live. Live happily ever after.
Laugh: Sure, laugh at the child who's splashing in the water. But don't just laugh at him. Learn to laugh at yourself. Truly laugh at the silly things you do. Not because you feel like you have to because you want to be included, but because you'll be yourself. You'll be able to live happily. See, I told you these three need to be one.
Love: It goes in many senses; love yourself, others, animals or possessions. But the greatest of these is love yourself. Love yourself above all others and then you will be truly happy. You cannot be truly and completely happy until you love yourself. Love is the greatest of these three "L-words".
Without love, you cannot laugh. Without love you cannot live. Without truly living, you cannot laugh. You need to accomplish all three of these things to be truly happy, they intertwine within each other. Stop and smell the roses once in a while. Be happy. Live. Laugh. Love.
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I really like your thoughts on this common advice. It seems so vague, but you have made it more specific. Good job. (:
ReplyDeleteMy main reason for commenting is to suggest two things to you:
1. a poem by Wendell Berry, my favorite poem of all time, called Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front. Try looking it up online, or if you're interested I can find a link for you or e-mail you a copy. From what you've written, I think you will appreciate it too.
2. A book by spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, called The Power of Now. This is the most life-changing book I have ever read. And beautiful too. If you ever want some real advice on life in general, this is the only book you need to read.
Thanks for your thoughts!
Love,
Monica
Hey, sorry...I don't check this often haha, and I didn't get anything in the email about it.
ReplyDeleteI would love to read those! You can email me at girbilwitch101@yahoo.com
Thank you so much,
Emily