What I need is a “Sorts Replacement Store” but I haven’t run across one yet.
Sorts Replacement Store Special Sale!
I’ve been out of sorts as of late, which might be affecting my view of things in general. Imagine that. All I know is my Irritation Meter levels have been a tad high. Best to leave me alone when I’m grumpy.
Happiness, however, keeps smacking me in the face (if happiness makes its appearance with a smack) trying to get my attention. For example,
- I was asked (out of the blue) to join a group to study The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin.
- I went to a “Restoring Balance” luncheon at the Seton Cove (www.setoncove.net) and the topic speaker Joe Barry had selected was, of course, “Happiness.”
Even my sometimes-surly cat has more of a Cheshire-grin look about him these days.
I am curious why the subject of happiness won’t leave me alone and what it’s trying to tell me. I can hear myself whining, “If only ______ would happen, then I’d be happy.” If only my (friend, spouse, co-worker, child, boss, government, finances, fill in the blank) would change in the way that I want them to, then I’d be happy.
Hmm. Have I put my happiness on hold for things beyond my control?
Have you been out of sorts? Have you put your happiness on hold?
So what to do when we’re out of sorts and there’s no Sorts Replacement Store? How do we stop acting like victims waiting for things to change?
Please feel free to share your comments or thoughts.
Mike Dooley (www.tut.com) has an answer I like:
It’s as if everyone has a built-in, happiness-now
button, which can instantly change how they feel,
no matter what’s going on in their lives.
But for many, most of the time,
they prefer not to push it.
Go on, push it real good -
The Universe
Here’s an Invitation:
If you’re in the Austin area and want to join us for a look at happiness at the May Re-Story Circles, you’ll find more information at http://www.jeanneguy.com/re-story-circles/
Hope to see you either Wednesday, May 9 (North Austin) or Monday, May 14 (South Austin) One evening just for you, to take time to be in meaningful dialogue with yourself and with others. I hope you’ll decide to join us. Who knows, you might just find a few sorts… http://www.jeanneguy.com/re-story-circles/