How Happiness is slipping away from us…….. by Gerry Hopman
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“Happiness comes from the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think
freely, to risk life, to be needed.” - Storm Jameson
Remember the nursery rhyme - ‘The more we get together - the happier we are?’
It would appear that society is going in the opposite direction. A recent study
found that people spend 34% of their spare time by themselves. Time spent with
family and friends dropped 58%.
We are socializing less - no time, no inclination.
We are more stressed - with work and personal responsibilities
We are less active physically - everything is available at the press of a button, in
our kitchens, entertainment areas etc.
Perhaps this is also the reason for the degree of stress in society, which is
showing up with some very negative results, and which is being aggravated by
having two spouses working, and less time available to spend with the children.
All this flies in the face of the perception that money and conveniences can buy
happiness. More than wealth, income and conveniences is the need for social
interaction, because we are a social species.
With the lesser social interaction, we also face concerns of less personal safety,
security and trust. All pointing to the need for more social interaction, sharing
and consulting with others, and making a break from then rut and routine we are
in.
We need to socialize more! - That is face to face instead of, or in addition to the
Internet social networking.
We need to generate more humor and laughter! - Instead of relying to be
entertained by the electronic media.
We have to enjoy life instead of enduring it!
Gerry Hopman is an Author, Humorist and Humor Motivational Speaker, who
believes that humor and laughter are essential to finding and maintaining balance
in life and career.
To stay informed about the countless benefits of humor and laughter visit Gerry’
s website "http://www.humor-laughter.com/" , sign up for his monthly
newsletter ‘The Humormeister’s Forum’ and receive a FREE e-book ‘Manage
your stress with humor and laughter.’