第1章 序言: 幸福从内心滋生

Cultivating Happiness

We always seem to want those things we don’t have. Moreover， we are often convinced that if we had those things we want so badly， we would finally be happy. The truth is that happiness is an attitude. It’s not something created by outside circumstances， but instead is completely within your control. Nothing will give you a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness， unless you cultivate happiness consciously. Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness.

Create a sense of gratitude for what you have， for what is working， for what is wonderful and sweet in your life. A morning or evening gratitude list， written each day， can do wonders for helping you feel grateful.

Identify the small things in life that make you feel good， and do one daily. A short walk， a few minutes of writing in your journal， a short meditation， watching the sunset…whatever， will improve your outlook on life.

Reading inspirational materiality can help to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes. Get a small book of positive， inspirational thoughts and keep it by your desk. Read one or two thoughts each day.

Is the glass half empty or full？ Life works better when the glass is half full regardless of your life status.

我们经常会去渴望一些我们并不真正需要的东西。此外，我们经常会让自己相信，如果我们拥有了这些我们梦寐以求的东西，我们就可以终于快乐起来。而事实是幸福实际上是一种态度。它并不是由外在物质创造的，相反，它完完全全滋生于你的内心。没有任何事物会给你带来深层次的满足和快乐，除非你有意识地去滋养幸福。以下是一些简单而具体的方法，你可以试试去滋养你的幸福。

培养一颗感恩的心，感恩于你所拥有的，生活中平凡的，美妙的及甜蜜的点点滴滴。每天早上或晚上列一份感恩单会帮助你学会去感激。

发现生活中能让你感觉美好的一些小事，并每天去做一件这样的小事。一小段林间散步，写几分种日记，一小段沉思，看看日落……或者其他，都会增强你对美好生活的信心。

朗读励志文章会帮助你建立积极的思想和人生观。桌上摆放着一本激励志文小册子，每天都去朗读一两段。

你的杯子有一半是空的呢，还是满的？不管你的生活状况如何，生活可以更美好，即使你的杯子只装满了一半。