Rabbi Evan Moffic for Thursday, 23 June 2017 - Congregation Solel in Highland Park, Illinois, United States "Can You Choose to Be Happy?"

Rabbi Evan Moffic for Thursday, 23 June 2017 - Congregation Solel in Highland Park, Illinois, United States "Can You Choose to Be Happy?"

Some things in life we can't change. We grow to a certain height. Our feet are a certain size. But one thing we can control. And it may be the most important thing of all—our happiness.   Happiness is not a far-off place. It is not a shiny new car.  It is following a path. A path carved out thousands of years ago. We call the path different names. We make our own twists and turns on that path. We may add a few new trails. But the path stands right in front of us.  First, however, we need to make a decision. We need to decide that we can choose happiness. We need to decide it is within our control.  Now we may think we don't control it. We may the think the size of our bank account or the genes we inherited from mom and dad matter most.  But science and experience tell us otherwise. Happiness is a choice. What we do enhances or squashes it.  Remember that old quote: "If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right." We can take actions—starting today—to become happier.  What are those actions? That's what you will soon discover. They come from modern science and ancient wisdom.  When you know them, you will go to bed feeling complete. You will feel greater energy and see the best in people.   Tomorrow we will take the first step. If you want to skip to the end and see the whole layout, get this book.Happily, Rabbi Evan Moffic Rabbi Evan Mofficevan@rabbi.me Rabbi Evan Moffic Congregation Solel 1301 Clavey Road Highland Park, Illinois 60035, United States