What do you believe is the key to happiness?

We had a story in the news today about people who tend to see the glass as half-full.  According to a new study, the people who are truly happy tend to be financially secure, healthy and well educated.  Well, I don’t think there are any real surprises here.  Let’s face it.  If you can face the pain at the gas pump without causing too much pain to your wallet, you’re pretty happy about that fact.  If you and the people you love are healthy, you should definitely be happy… and thankful. 

Good Morning America took a story about happiness one step further this morning.  Their story said that the key to peace and happiness is being with family and friends.  I would agree.  If you have all the money in the world and no one to share it with, what’s the point?  If you’re healthy but you have no one to run around with or share a great meal with, what’s the point?

There’s that old saying about money not being able to buy happiness.  I would even go a step further and say people who are at peace with themselves and a Higher Power are truly happy people.  We realize that in the midst of chaos, God is in charge and as long as we trust Him, our needs will be met.

Tom even made the comment recently that Julie Pursley is always in good spirits.  He said that she told him she always tries to take an afternoon nap.  On this schedule, a nap definitely helps get you through the day.  However, Julie is also a devout Christian and I would say that has truly put the joy in Julie.

The things in life that can make us truly happy are absolutely free.  And that should make all of us smile.