HAPPINESS- What makes you happy? What is Happiness? How do you find Happiness?

Today, sitting drinking a cup of Chai tea just enjoying the tea for what it is and listening to the water in my fish tank. (The fish tank needs additional water it is very loud right now.) I thought...this tea is good...I am in a happy place right now...I am sharing yoga with a whole new community of people, meeting new people and loving it.

What makes you HAPPY? How do you find HAPPINESS? Comment below if you wish to share.
For me, happiness is when I am able to help others learn something, better themselves, or assist someone in overcoming a challenge in front of them.

The following quote sums this up: "One of the best ways to make yourself happy is to make other people happy. One of the best ways to make other people happy is to be happy yourself."

Remember that sometimes it is the very small things that can make you happy. You may have to slow down and notice notice them, be in the moment, appreciate the NOW. For example the sun shining on your skin warming you on a cool Autumn day or the laughter of a child.

 I have enjoyed reading the book, The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. Please check out her Wednesday tips at the link below.

seven tips for HAPPINESS in the next HOUR- follow this link

Have a happy day!
Namaste~ Rebecca

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AHIMSA: nonviolence

Ahimsa is the first of the yamas (restraints) described in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. When we make the choice to act in a non-violent way in our speech, thoughts, and actions, we are less aggressive in nature to all, including ourselves. When others observe you in this way they too will be less aggressive or hostile.

Sutra II.35 is translated by B.K.S Iyengar as follows: When non-violence in speech, thought and action is established, one's aggressive nature is relinquished and others abandon hostility in one's presence.

We can be more peaceful in our words, thoughts and actions by stopping and taking a BREATH, being in the present moment, the NOW. You can look at the situation at hand and then choose how you respond instead of reacting. often we are habitual in our reactions.

So just pause, BREATHE, and move on. When we do this we are demonstrating goodwill and love to all beings. ~AHIMSA~