What Makes People Happy?

Different people have different opinions on what makes people happy. Some would say it’s getting a raise. Others would say it’s having a wonderful and meaningful life. There have even been quite a few who have more specific answers pertaining to their personal life.


All of these answers hit home, of course. While everyone has their own opinion, some universal things like the ones below might be considered as what makes people happy.


1. Family and friends


One of the things that make people happy is the company of family and friends. The emotional support these people give you is priceless.


You probably don’t enjoy being smothered by your mother or your father, but attending family reunions or getting together for a barbecue once in a while pumps up your happiness level. Having people around you that you love, trust and care for makes you feel that you’re not alone.


2. Giving back


Helping others, whether in small or big ways, uplifts a person’s spirit like nothing else. Doing something for nothing might be completely opposite of what you have been taught, but acts of generosity always leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling.


Sharing your wealth or time with others puts you in the position to receive the same positive energy back from others. Besides, making a difference in somebody else’s life has a way of coming back to you.


3. Meaningful work


A job with a corresponding high salary isn’t always what makes people happy. In fact, these jobs often make people miserable (unless your heart is in what you do). Unfortunately, not everyone can afford to pursue their dream job. And not everyone finds meaning in their work.


You could try to compensate for this by volunteering at hospitals or environmental causes in your spare time. By finding meaning in what you do, you will feel fulfilled and have a sense of purpose.


4. Freedom


It’s impossible to become truly happy when you don’t have even a small ounce of freedom in your life. Whether it’s being able to express yourself creatively or being able to make a choice for yourself, personal freedom is important. Suppressing yourself only brings forth a lot of negative emotions and discontent.


5. Success


Who doesn’t want to succeed? People who have achieved personal or professional success in their life are more inclined to pursue other goals and try new experiences. They become more content with the direction their life is taking and are generally happier in the long run.


These are just some of what makes people happy. Not everything is about materialism. There’s happiness to be found in even the simplest, intangible things.

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How to Solve Stress

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Step one to solve stress is an easy one. Maybe you are religious, ore you used to be religious. Take your time for prayer. Praying is a way of becoming more relaxed and letting go of your sorrows. But even if you are not religious, taking the posture of someone who is praying is a good way to become more relaxed. Sit straight in a chair, if you want you could also choose to sit on your knees. This keeps your back straight. Put the palms of your hands together before you chest. Just sit like this and pay attention to your breath. That's all. Doing this will help you to become restful and get in a better balance. Because your hands are together in the middle of you body, the left and right side of your body will become more balanced.

Step two to solve your stress. When you sit like this, or just sit easy on a chair, visualize a circle around you. Imagine that you are good and safe within that circle. Nothing from the outside can bother you. Keep a smile on your face and feel safe.
Step three to solve your stress. Sit on the same place and now move your head al little to the front and to the back. Pay attention on how you feel.. When your head is in the right place you will experience a happy feeling. Then you keep your head in that same place, feeling happy..

Doing those three steps everyday can be an enormous help in solving your stress. When step number three doesn't work right away: Just keep on doing it every day. After a short period of time you will feel the happiness. They say that this is because you can feel the energy that is coming from above steaming through your body. Please try it. It is really great.

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Sorry to hear about your lost bro... My car was stolen during lunch hour around 2 weeks ago too. See my post http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/729731

I believe we're going to see an increase in these activities. Our police force is too busy with the Mongolian and investigating all those seditions, accusations, etc... The thieves are having a ball as far as I'm concerned.

As you will be able to see from my post, I was able to get a lead from someone in my 'investigation' as to how my car was stolen. Yesterday afternoon, I was in the midst of meeting when someone I know called me to inform that the thieves are in my area and is likely to make another hit. I just left the meeting room and went straight out to the place with my boss. We caught a glimpse of the thieves and waited for them at a corner where we expect them to exit. I managed to call my other collegues and requested them to cover another exit point just in case. Even managed to contact the police. Unfortunately, we were informed that there was an accident nearby and there would be a little delay.

I was with my boss in his car waiting for the thieves to pass by. We wanted to tail them to see where they would hit and catch them red handed. Fortunately or unfortunately, my boss moved his vehicle to the main road and the suspect exited thru another road. My boss did a u turn and went into the shophouses area to search. About that time, my collegues call to say that they spotted the car heading out towards Kesas and tried to follow it, but it was just too fast.

To cut the long story short, we didn't manage to get them. Well, as in any movies, the cops arrived after 10 - 15min, after all the actions have passed.

The people responsible for stealing cars have been identified as Indians. The often drive a black wira. I have 2 registration plates provided by witnesses although I can't verify if it is fake ones. In any case, do keep a look out.

Below are details of the suspect involve in stealing cars, esp around Selangor...

Nationality of people involved: Definately Indians (Identified by witnesses and confirmed by my own eyes yesterday)
Their vehicle: Usually use a black Wira, sedan, with spoiler at the back. (Not well maintained type)
Car registration: BHM 7187
ADG 2069
I'm not sure if the ADG plate is genuine or fake but I do believe that the BHM plate is their personal vehicle used to carry out their illegal activities. Why? Read my post.

Those in Kota Kemuning please be on the lookout. Their accomplice are strongly believed to be the car wash people around the town centre. They dare to strike back so soon.

I feel for you TS... I have another collegue who also lost his fortuner parked in front of his house somewhere near cheras last week. woke up n found his 2 rottweiler dead. car outside his gate gone...

Screw our police force...

ELMINA

Pre Ride LETUA 100 Bukit Jelutong

Team Kilat Port akan menyertai Letua 100km Bukit Jelutong pada 16 Januari 2011....Penyertaan kali ini adalah bertujuan ingin memberikan pengalaman kepada Team Kilat Port dalam aktiviti seumpama ini...Semoga aktiviti ini akan menambahkan lagi kemeriahan dan keseronokan dalam aktiviti berbasikal dikalangan ahli kelab...Sehubungan dengan itu Ahli kelab akan mengadakan kayuhan di Ambang Botanic bagi persediaan untuk menyertai aktiviti ini......Caiyokkk....

- Date 12 Januari 2011, Meeting 2000hrs, Ride 2015hrs.

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UBAHLAH KEBENCIAN DENGAN KASIH SAYANG….

Pada suatu hari Ali Bin Abi Thalib berjalan bersama dengan para sahabat. Ditengah jalan mereka bertemu dengan orang-orang kafir Quraisy. Orang-orang kafir Quraisy melampari batu, salah satunya mengenai kepala Ali sampai berdarah. Ali Bin Abi Thalib berhenti dan berdoa.

'Ya Allah, ubahlah kebencian musuh-musuhku menjadi kasih sayang..'

Para sahabat bertanya, 'Mereka melempari batu kenapa tidak dibalas dengan melempari batu juga? Kok malah mendoakan yang baik?' Ali Bin Abi Thalib menjawab, 'Itulah bedanya kita dengan mereka. Mereka kirimkan keburukan kepada kita. Kita mengirimkan kebaikan kepada mereka.'

Diantara perbuatan baik yang sangat tinggi nilainya adalah membalas kebencian orang lain kepada kita dengan kasih sayang. Untuk melakukannya tidaklah sulit, tidak membalas kebencian dengan mendoakan sebagaimana yang dilakukan Ali Bin Abi Thalib merupakan upaya tidak jadinya kebencian dibalas kebencian secara terus menerus kemudian berkembang secara meluas.

Seorang mukmin sejati dikenang bukan karena menebarkan kebencian namun dikenang karena menebarkan rasa aman dan nyaman. Bahkan mampu mengubah kebencian dihati musuh-musuhnya dengan kasih sayang sebagaimana yang diajarkan oleh Nabi Muhammad kepada kita.

INDAH BEKERJA…..

INDAH BEKERJA…..

Pagi hari motor sudah berbunyi. Hana putri saya menyapa, 'Ayah mau berangkat kerja ya?' saya menjawab dengan menganggukkan kepala. "Hana bareng ya yah..berangkat sekolah.' Pagi hari berangkat sekolah sambil mengantar Hana sekolah. Lambaian tangan istri saya turut menyertai disaat motor melaju. Menikmati indahnya matahari pagi, bertegur sapa dengan tetangga adalah kebahagiaan tersendiri buat saya.

Bekerja itu pada dasarnya menyenangkan sebab letih karena bekerja terasa lebih nikmat daripada lebih karena tidak mengerjakan apapun. Itulah sebabnya bekerja keras berapapun hasilnya yang penting halal akan membawa keberkahan di dalam hidup kita, di dalam keberkahan itulah yang mendatangkan kebahagiaan dan ketenteraman dihati bagi kita dan keluarga kita.

Apabila kita dalam kesendirian, tidak ada aktifitas pekerjaan akan membuat tubuh kita terasa letih dan mudah lelah. Keletihan itu menyerap segala energi yang ada dipikiran, hati dan tubuh kita. Apalagi sudah tidak ada aktifitas ditambah dengan keinginan bermacam-macam akan membuat hati dan pikiran menjadi tidak jernih sehingga mudah marah dan tersinggung karena hal-hal yang sepele.

Berbeda jika kita bekerja dan ada aktifitas produktif, dengan bekerja kita mempunyai kesempatan untuk berbagi kebahagiaan dengan orang lain sehingga pekerjaan dan profesi yang kita jalani membawa ketenteraman di dalam hati.  Maka nikmatilah pekerjaan kita, karena memang bekerja adalah ibadah, pengabdian kita kepada Allah Subhanahu Wata'ala dan sudah menjadi tanggungjawab kita sebagai seorang mukmin. Sekalipun letih dan lelah dengan cepat membuat tubuh dan pikiran kita menjadi bugar kembali. Apalagi disaat menerima hasilnya atau gajian tiba, Wuih, semriwing...!

Kayuhan Putrajaya

WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A HOUSE BUT NOT A HOME
WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A CLOCK BUT NOT TIME
WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A BED BUT NOT SLEEP
WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A BOOK, BUT NOT KNOWLEDGE
WITH MONEY YOU CAN SEE A DOCTOR, BUT NOT GOOD HEALTH
WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY A POSITION BUT NOT RESPECT
WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY BLOOD BUT NOT LIFE
WITH MONEY YOU CAN BUY SEX BUT NOT LOVE

always believe the best you can be

and have faith in the thing you can do