Happiness

1.) "None of us makes it through this life without problems and challenges—and sometimes tragedies and misfortunes. After all, in large part we are here to learn and grow from such events in our lives. We know that there are times when we will suffer, when we will grieve, and when we will be saddened. However, we are told, ‘Adam fell that men might be; and men are, that they might have joy.’ How might we have joy in our lives, despite all that we may face? Again from the scriptures: ‘Wherefore, be of good cheer, and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you.’ ”   -Thomas S. Monson, Be of Good Cheer

2.) "True, enduring happiness, with the accompanying strength, courage, and capacity to overcome the greatest difficulties, will come as you center your life in Jesus Christ. Obedience to His teachings provides a secure ascent in the journey of life. That takes effort. While there is no guarantee of overnight results, there is the assurance that, in the Lord's time, solutions will come, peace will prevail, and happiness will be yours."  -Richard G. Scott, The Atonement Can Secure Your Peace and Happiness

3.) "In order to have joy, you need to understand that, as a child of your Heavenly Father, you inherited divine traits and spiritual needs--and just like a fish needs water, you need the gospel and the companionship of the Holy Ghost to be truly, deeply happy. Because you are the offspring of God (see Acts 17:28), it is incompatible with your eternal nature to do wrong and feel right. It cannot be done. It is part of your spiritual DNA, as it were, that peace, joy, and happiness will be yours only to the degree you live the gospel."   -Marcus B. Nash, The Great Plan of Happiness

4.) "Don’t you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don’t come until heaven. But for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. It will be all right in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come."  -Jeffrey R. Holland, A High Priest of Good Things to Come

5.) "And moreover, I would desire that ye should consider on the blessed and happy state of those that keep the commandments of God. For behold, they are blessed in all things, both temporal and spiritual; and if they hold out faithful to the end they are received into heaven, that thereby they may dwell with God in a state of never-ending happiness."   -Mosiah 2:41, The Book of Mormon

6.) "From what might appear to you to be small choices, the Lord will lead you to the happiness you want. Through your choices He will be able to bless countless others."  -Henry B. Eyring, A Living Testimony

7.) "But to what end were we created? We were created with the express purpose and potential of experiencing a fullness of joy. Our birthright-and the purpose of our great voyage on this earth-is to seek and experience eternal happiness." Dieter R. Uchtdorf, Happiness, Your Heritage

8.) "Gratitude is a Spirit‑filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God. Through it, we become spiritually aware of the wonder of the smallest things, which gladden our hearts with their messages of God's love. This grateful awareness heightens our sensitivity to divine direction. When we communicate gratitude, we can be filled with the Spirit and connected to those around us and the Lord. Gratitude inspires happiness and carries divine influence."  -Bonnie D. Parkin, Gratitude: A Path to Happiness

9.) "The Spirit is the guiding light that brings joy and happiness. May we never be denied the Spirit to be with us because of our conduct. Oh, how I pray that we will never be alone and sad in this “dark and dreary” world"   -Robert D. Hales, Be Wise and Be a Friend

10.) "To find real happiness, we must focus outside ourselves. Many have come into the Church—or at least have come to know and respect the Church—because someone made the effort to reach outward."  -Thomas S. Monson, Reach Out to Others

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When there are so many trials and hardships in this life, it can be difficult to find happiness. However, if we do find this happiness, then it will mean so much! There are many things in this life that detract from our happiness and can bring us down, such as sin, trials, and simply just things that take away our focus from things that matter most. What matters most in this life are our families and loved ones. We need to cherish the blessings of our families, and realize that they are our greatest gifts. Also, we can find so much happiness in service and in doing good to others; when we serve we feel Christ's love! The best way to beat sadness or loneliness is to serve others and help to lift their spirits! I'm so grateful for this gospel which provides a constant flow of happiness and joy in my life; I don't know how I would face life's challenges without it! :)

It would really benefit us to slow down and remember the moments that matter most in our lives. Here's a Mormon Message that I love and I wanted to share! :)