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"Happiness is the meaning and purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence."

Aristotle

One of the main questions ever is ‘what is happiness’.

What makes it so difficult to answer what happiness is, is its subjectivity. It means different things to different people and different fields as well.

The answers, as obvious as they may seem, are not simple and extremely diverse: some people seek love and the joys of intimate relationships; others pursue sensual pleasure, power or material wealth. Some work toward the fulfilment of their inherent potentials, while others search for the peace of mindfulness and spirituality.

Viktor Frankl said ‘One must have a reason to be happy’. In fact, happiness is not the result of bouncing from one joy to the next in the search of pleasure trying to keep this state always high which may generate an illusion of happiness, but not a lasting one. The happiness one wants is a stable and persistent one that remains, despite life’s ups and downs and fluctuations of mood. 

One of the first steps toward creating it involves recognising that our yearning to increase happiness and live a happy life is not just wishful thinking. It is a vitally important goal that we all have the ability to achieve if we work toward it. A question as simple as: ‘How will this bring me lasting happiness’ can be very powerful in helping us successfully conduct all areas of our lives. It can change our life choices because it shifts the focus from what we are denying ourselves to what we are actively seeking – lasting happiness. This is an attitude of moving toward instead of moving away, an attitude of embracing life instead of escaping from it. This underlying sense of moving toward happiness can have a very profound effect; it makes us more receptive, more open, to the joy of living.

Coaching has the power to help people move toward lasting happiness. It helps people change their lives and discover their true potential. Happiness is not a static thing; it is an ongoing process that never ends and hides endeavours and beauty. Pursuing it and nurturing it every day will bring new joy and meaning to their lives. Our minds hold the power to make this happen.

In the universe of possibility, you set the context and let the life unfold.

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