H. Jackson Brown Jr. Quote
Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
H. Jackson Brown Jr.
(March 14, 1940 – November 30, 2021)
He is an American author best known for his works of inspirational books. His works include " A Father's Book of Wisdom", "Life's Little Instruction Book", "Live and Learn" and "Pass It On followed". He tells many quotes and tips on living a happy life that have gained popularity and attention. Some of them were listed in the New York Times bestseller list.
One of them, Life's Little Instruction Book, was originally given as a going-away gift to his college-bound son, Adam, and contains 511 reminders on "how to live a happy and meaningful life" and became a worldwide bestseller.
His works are translated into more than 35 languages, while his quotes are always in different printings or products, encouraging people to live positively and happily.
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About the quote
As the Bible says, "It is more blessed to give than to receive," and "giving" usually brings us more joy than "receiving. It may seem strange why we feel happy when we lose something. This is because giving is not only an action, but also a blessing and a love.
Giving also helps us connect with others, and knowing the happiness of others from your giving will also help us become kind and generous, and this formation of character will bring us happiness.
Having more stuff = Having more happiness?
What we have is not the same as what we need. We are only happy when we get the things we need, if we don't really need them we may just have a little bit of joy for "having a thing". In this case, if we had things we didn't need, and you found someone who really needed them, would you choose to give them what you had? Would you be willing to lose the happiness of having it and give someone else the happiness of having what they need?
When you "give", empathy will help you get the same joy as the receiver. In addition, if you try to "give" to others with your things or skills, you will find that "someone needs you" and "someone is happy because of you", which helps to improve your self-confidence and self-esteem, which will also bring you happiness. Therefore, although we lose the happiness of having, we can gain new happiness from giving.
After learning about the benefits of giving and the reasons why we should do it, do you want to try it now? It's not a difficult or complicated thing to do. Everyone's needs are different and you don't necessarily have to give something expensive or unique, more than you can afford, try to start small and you'll find the fun in it!
Giving clothes and food to those in need
Teach someone a job skill or interest that they want
Try it now and enjoy the happiness of giving!
