Comments on: Naturally happy? http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929 Happy. Mother. You really can use both words in the same sentence. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:24:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Allison http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2620 Allison Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:22:08 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2620 I too, will post your words in a read-able place...thank you so much for writing this. I had no idea that being a parent of two kids under two would be so isolating and emotionally draining. Sometimes having someone outside your world acknowledge how hard it is, makes all the difference. Thanks for the acknowledgement and the encouragement to keep working on cultivating happieness. I too, will post your words in a read-able place…thank you so much for writing this. I had no idea that being a parent of two kids under two would be so isolating and emotionally draining. Sometimes having someone outside your world acknowledge how hard it is, makes all the difference. Thanks for the acknowledgement and the encouragement to keep working on cultivating happieness.

]]> By: Sonya http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2608 Sonya Tue, 15 Dec 2009 04:39:08 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2608 Meagan, I also grew up immersed in someone else's unhappiness and anxiety. I feel like I'm trying to give myself happiness lessons all the time because I somehow didn't ever learn how to be happy. I'm excited to have found your blog. You're doing important work. Thank you. Meagan, I also grew up immersed in someone else’s unhappiness and anxiety. I feel like I’m trying to give myself happiness lessons all the time because I somehow didn’t ever learn how to be happy. I’m excited to have found your blog. You’re doing important work. Thank you.

]]> By: gabriela http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2607 gabriela Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:20:05 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2607 Wow, Meagan, thanks for that post. I can relate to all you wrote & your experiences almost verbatim. I give thanks that I am so in love, energized and inspired by life, open to what each day can bring and what I can bring to it. And that sure does translate into a happy well adjusted kiddo...in fact, she inspires happiness too... http://onelovealliance.blogspot.com/2009/12/wake-up-to-life-love-generation.html Wow, Meagan, thanks for that post.
I can relate to all you wrote & your experiences almost verbatim. I give thanks that I am so in love, energized and inspired by life, open to what each day can bring and what I can bring to it. And that sure does translate into a happy well adjusted kiddo…in fact, she inspires happiness too…
http://onelovealliance.blogspot.com/2009/12/wake-up-to-life-love-generation.html

]]> By: Christine LaRocque http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2606 Christine LaRocque Tue, 15 Dec 2009 01:17:48 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2606 Being still in the early years of my children's life, this has hit hard and hit home. Generally I have zest for life, enjoy so many things in my day-to-day. I of course love my children, but at times have trouble seeing it through the fog of exhaustion. Sometimes I lose myself even though I work hard to keep myself. I get a sizeable amount of me time, but nonetheless still sometimes feel plagued by feelings of being overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by self-doubt and fear that I'm not doing it right. And then I'll get some sleep, my kids will have a run of pleasant happy days and I'll be reminded of the essence of pure joy. The trick I think is finding a way to hold onto that feeling to help you through the hard ones. As always Meagan, thanks for such a wonderful post. Being still in the early years of my children’s life, this has hit hard and hit home. Generally I have zest for life, enjoy so many things in my day-to-day. I of course love my children, but at times have trouble seeing it through the fog of exhaustion. Sometimes I lose myself even though I work hard to keep myself. I get a sizeable amount of me time, but nonetheless still sometimes feel plagued by feelings of being overwhelmed. Overwhelmed by self-doubt and fear that I’m not doing it right. And then I’ll get some sleep, my kids will have a run of pleasant happy days and I’ll be reminded of the essence of pure joy. The trick I think is finding a way to hold onto that feeling to help you through the hard ones. As always Meagan, thanks for such a wonderful post.

]]> By: Jen http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2604 Jen Mon, 14 Dec 2009 19:15:33 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2604 Wow, thank you for this. As a new mom of a 7 month old, I NEED perspectives like this! I love your bottom line, it really gets to the heart of it: our happiness or lack thereof is what ultimately shines through. Keep on writing!! Wow, thank you for this. As a new mom of a 7 month old, I NEED perspectives like this! I love your bottom line, it really gets to the heart of it: our happiness or lack thereof is what ultimately shines through. Keep on writing!!

]]> By: Maureen http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2603 Maureen Mon, 14 Dec 2009 17:49:22 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2603 Maegan, I came here from the Happiness Project and bookmarked immediately. This post reminds me of the horrible time I had in early motherhood (2 kids in 17months??). I was sleep deprived++ and could have SO done with empathy instead of sensible fortitude from others. It was an awful time- but I only see that from 3 years distance. THIS post should be required reading for parents of small babies. I enjoy your writing. Maureen Maegan, I came here from the Happiness Project and bookmarked immediately. This post reminds me of the horrible time I had in early motherhood (2 kids in 17months??). I was sleep deprived++ and could have SO done with empathy instead of sensible fortitude from others. It was an awful time- but I only see that from 3 years distance. THIS post should be required reading for parents of small babies. I enjoy your writing. Maureen

]]> By: hlf http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2601 hlf Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:33:54 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2601 thank you for pointing out that happiness is something that must be cultivated, that we are not simply the product of forces outside of our control. more than the perfectly timed, appropriately accessorized and well-crafted physical environment our children deserve to be loved and cared for by parents who are not mired in their own unhappiness. thank you for pointing out that happiness is something that must be cultivated, that we are not simply the product of forces outside of our control. more than the perfectly timed, appropriately accessorized and well-crafted physical environment our children deserve to be loved and cared for by parents who are not mired in their own unhappiness.

]]> By: Shannon http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2598 Shannon Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:27:42 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2598 Thanks for this blog, Meagan. I need to print your posts and tape them to my frig! Thanks for this blog, Meagan. I need to print your posts and tape them to my frig!

]]> By: Adventures In Babywearing http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2596 Adventures In Babywearing Mon, 14 Dec 2009 00:57:28 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2596 I think for some people, it takes a significant (and sometimes traumatic) event to "awaken" them to this. I do think if you hear about it more, see it encouraged, are aware of the happy movement, then a new Mom is more likely to realize this- and not be guilty about seeking out happiness for herself. It IS important. I feel, although I have my ups and downs, I am a happy person and want others to be happy. I do think that the way I see life is SO different after what we went thru with Noah. And also, when you can achieve and practice the happiness for yourself, you find that there are so many more levels and doors of a richer life open to you that you never knew were there. (if that doesn't sound too new agey! I hope this makes sense.) Steph I think for some people, it takes a significant (and sometimes traumatic) event to “awaken” them to this. I do think if you hear about it more, see it encouraged, are aware of the happy movement, then a new Mom is more likely to realize this- and not be guilty about seeking out happiness for herself. It IS important.

I feel, although I have my ups and downs, I am a happy person and want others to be happy.

I do think that the way I see life is SO different after what we went thru with Noah. And also, when you can achieve and practice the happiness for yourself, you find that there are so many more levels and doors of a richer life open to you that you never knew were there.

(if that doesn’t sound too new agey! I hope this makes sense.)

Steph

]]> By: Amber http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929&cpage=1#comment-2595 Amber Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:19:49 +0000 http://thehappiestmom.com/?p=929#comment-2595 You consistently rock my world, Meagan. I love this post, and I think I share your definition of happiness. There is good and bad in my life, but on the whole it's the only life I would choose to live. I'm generally content and I enjoy living. No, one can't necessarily just choose happiness. But one can absolutely cultivate an appreciation for what thy have, and realize that maybe they already are happy. I am so glad that you are doing that for yourself and others through this blog. You consistently rock my world, Meagan. I love this post, and I think I share your definition of happiness. There is good and bad in my life, but on the whole it’s the only life I would choose to live. I’m generally content and I enjoy living.

No, one can’t necessarily just choose happiness. But one can absolutely cultivate an appreciation for what thy have, and realize that maybe they already are happy. I am so glad that you are doing that for yourself and others through this blog.

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