If you are one of the many people who find happiness in having a warm supportive partner to share life with, then the concept of spreading happiness can be very empowering. Unfortunately, too many of us confuse happiness with selfishness. We want to be happy but we sometimes get caught up in worrying about how other people are going to see us and what they will think.
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It is true that you should think of others while you are enjoying your own successes and achievements. The best way to do this is to spread your "good fortune" and love into the world. It is also true that being a great person does not make you a better person in and of itself. You will still need to interact with others in order to receive the fulfillment that your actions have brought you. However, there is a difference between giving and receiving. True happiness is the result of your actions and not the result of your interactions with others.
Think about it - if you were doing your best to be happy, would you have a great relationship with your spouse or would you hesitate to open up to them because you were worried that they would take it the wrong way? Or would you be more comfortable if your interactions were always smooth and happy? The answer to the last question may be closer to the truth than you think. That is because you would not be as fulfilling as you could be if your happy and smooth interactions were not shared with others. Sharing your happiness and passion is a great way to spread happiness - both for yourself and for those around you.
Another important lesson is that it is OK to be a little happy and take a moment to compliment those around you. This is especially important if you are surrounded by people who criticize and scoff at your good nature.
Sometimes, all it takes is a sincere smile to remind us that we are human and that our happiness does not have to be matched by others. It is OK to feel a little sad or blue but being critical of others will only tear your relationships apart.
Spreading happiness - and spreading it in a way that others will appreciate - is also about having fun. We all know that laughter is the best medicine and that it can do us so much good. So, if you find yourself surrounded by people who are laughing at your misfortune or funny event, go ahead and join them in on the fun. You might find that you find yourself changing - and taking joy from life in a whole new way.
And finally, it is OK to get sad and stressed too. While some people are born to be happy and healthy, others are not. For those of us who find ourselves on the wrong end of the stick, sharing sadness and stress can be a great way to help others as well as ourselves. It is OK to be vulnerable in a time of mourning and loss, and this can help us get through it in a better way.
Spreading happiness - and spreading it in a way that others will appreciate - isn't difficult at all. It just takes some thought and consideration. Be kind to yourself and to those around you. And above all, make sure you have fun! The rest will follow.
Spread happiness - and the joy that comes with it - far and wide. The more balanced your life is, the happier you will be. The more fulfilled you are, the more contented you will be.
Lets start sharing with family and neighbour.