Happiness Is a Choice 幸福是一种选择

Happiness Is a Choice快乐是一种选择Are you happy? Do you remember a time when you were happy? Are you seeking happiness today?

你快乐吗? 你还记得曾经快乐的时光吗?如今你是不是仍在寻找快乐呢?

Many have sought a variety of sources for their feeling of happiness. Some have put their heart and efforts into their work. Too many turned to drugs and alcohol. Most of their efforts have a root in one common fact: people are looking for a lasting source of happiness.

不同的人通过不同的途径来寻找自己的快乐。有些人一心一意投入到工作之中。还有很多人则借助于毒品和酒精。他们的努力都有一个共同的最终目的：寻求持久的幸福源泉。

Unfortunately, I believe that happiness escapes many because they misunderstand the process and journey of finding it. I have heard many people say that, “I'll be happy when I get my new promotion." Or “I'll be happy when I lose that extra 20 pounds." The list goes on and on. You probably have a few of your own you could add if you wanted.

不幸的是，很多人并没找到快乐，因为他们误解了寻找快乐的过程和旅程。我听见很多人说：“如果我晋升的话，我就开心了。”或者是：“如果我体重能减掉20磅，我就开心了。”可以列举很多。如果你想往上增添一些的话，也会找到一些的。

This thinking is dangerous because it presupposes that happiness is a “response" to having, being or doing something. In life, we all experience stimulus and response. Stimulus is when a dog barks at you and bares his teeth. Response is when your heart beats faster, your palms get sweaty and you prepare to run.

这种想法是危险的。因为这种观点认为快乐是以拥有某种事物，成为某类人或者是做好了某件事为前提的。快乐只是一个对其它事情的“反应”。在生活中，我们都会经历刺激和反应。比方说，当一只狗张开大嘴，露出锋利的牙齿，对你狂吼，这就是刺激。你的反应是心跳加速，手心冒汗，准备跑开。

Today, some people think that an expensive car is a stimulus. Happiness is a response. A great paying job is a stimulus. Happiness is a response. A loving relationship is a stimulus. Happiness is a response. Th is belief leaves us thinking and feeling: “ I’ll be happy when..."

如今，有些人认为拥有一辆价格不菲的小汽车车刺激，快乐是反应；有一份高薪水的工作是刺激，快乐是反应；拥有一份甜蜜的爱情是刺激，快乐是反应。这种观念让我们感觉到：“当我······，我就会幸福。”

It has been my finding that actually the opposite is true. I believe that happiness is a stimulus and response is what life brings to those who are truly happy. When we are happy, we tend to have more success in our work. When we are happy, people want to be around us and enjoy loving relationships. When we are happy, we more naturally take better care of our bodies and enjoy good health. Happiness is NOT a response--rather, it is a stimulus.

而根据我的发现，我认为反过来说才是正确的。我觉得快乐是刺激，反应是生活能给那些真正快乐的人带来他们想要的结果。当我们快乐的时候，我们的工作会更容易成功；当我们快乐的时候，人们就乐于留在我们的身边，我们可以享受到甜蜜的爱情；当我们快乐的时候，我们会很自然地照顾好自己的身体，身体越来越好。因此快乐不是反应，而是刺激。

Happiness is a conscious choice we make every day of our lives. For unknown reason to me, many choose to be painful, unsuccessful and angry most of the time. Happiness is not something that