Guest guest Posted July 2, 2000 Report Share Posted July 2, 2000 " Happiness is not pleasure. Happiness is victory. " --Zig Ziglar Many people believe happiness is measured in material terms: a house, money, lots of clothes. Others believe it's found in enjoyable moments: a sunset, dinner with friends, a walk in the woods. Although happiness can be all these things, it's also the feeling we get when we have achieved something we've longed for and worked hard for. Happiness can be a personal victory. To be victorious doesn't mean we have to win. It can mean we've gone beyond an expected outcome and gained more than we hoped for. There have been times when we've experienced victory: passing a test, buying our first car, graduating from college, landing a job, living on our own. But all victories don't have to be big. They can be as small and insignificant as losing a few pounds, going a few hours without a drink or other drug, not arguing with a family member, or taking an hour for ourselves. Big or small, our victories are our happiness. Each one shows us we can do what we set out to do. Each helps build confidence in our abilities and is a boon to our self-esteem. With each victory, we can be assured there will be another. -Paraphrased from Hazelden's " Night Light " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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