Acting on life

I rarely do two posts in one day, but want to give tribute to my fourth born child on his birthday. He has demonstrated, especially in the last couple of years, a willingness to learn and stretch and grow; a willingness to act on life. Inspiring. So, the following quote is posted in Dan's honor:

"'Happiness' "is more like satisfied or content than "happy" in its strict bursting-with-glee sense. It has depth and deliberation to it. It encompasses living a meaningful life, utilizing your gifts and your time, living with thought and purpose. It's maximized when you also feel part of a community. And when you confront annoyances and crises with grace. It involves a willingness to learn and stretch and grow, which sometimes involves discomfort. It requires acting on life, not merely taking it in." -from The Pursuit of Happiness. by: Flora, Carlin, Psychology Today, Jan/Feb2009, Vol. 42, Issue 1