Create a happiness strategy for your life

My Dearest Friend,

You ask, “What is the best strategy or approach that will lead to my greater happiness?” Let me share an idea with you.

See, Change, Move

Apply this approach and you will find greater happiness and purpose in your life.

See

See yourself as you truly are. View the world as it truly is. Honestly identify where you are at in the world, and be grateful for it. In knowledge of these truths, ask yourself: “Who do I want to be for others? What love do I long for, and how can I attract that love by first being that same love to others?”

Change

Change yourself to become that love you want to receive. It may be painful, involving the release of old hurts, engaging in humbling self-discipline, and changing your perspective. It will require practicing gratitude and generosity. And it will be worth the work!

Move

Move forward, by identifying the people capable of reciprocating the love of which your changed self is capable. This may involve restarting or revitalizing current relationships. It may involving letting some relationships go to make space for new ones. Move yourself forward in love, keeping yourself open and allowing yourself to be vulnerable.

See + Change + Move = Happiness

This is the strategic approach that will lead to true happiness. See, Change, Move. It is a cycle. There is always more to see, always opportunities to change for the better, always room to move by giving and receiving love. When you apply this strategy, happiness is achieved even while suffering—because you will be sustained and lifted up by the love that you give and receive.

With love,

John