Charlie Brown once said, “Incidentally…, what is Happiness…?”
Seeking an answer to Charlie’s question, I searched the Amazon Web Site, and then ordered a copy of Matt Tracy’s newly released book, “Happy Here And Now: Lasting Happiness You Can Count On.” I am VERY glad that I did.
While awaiting the arrival of Mr. Tracy’s book as a part of my quest to seek the answer to Charlie Brown’s question, I reminded myself that none other than Thomas Jefferson schooled us that we all are entitled to “Pursue this Happiness thing” that Tracy seemed to be alluding to. Recalling that Jefferson wrote in the Declaration of Independence that “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that All Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with inalienable rights, and that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”
As an aspiring student of History…, I was wondering why, some 250 years before Matt Tracy’ entry into this field, Jefferson in the Declaration seemed to focus on this “Pursuit of Happiness” thing as an inalienable right…? In delving into the answer to this question, I discovered that Jefferson was, apparently, also an ardent student of History and was a strong devotee of the Greek Philosopher, Epicurus. As a part of my search, I happened upon a noteworthy Doctor of Philosophy, Mark K. Sutton, CEO & Founder of <Pursuit-of-Happiness.org> Group, who notes that “there is strong evidence that Jefferson was an Epicurean, stating ‘I AM’ and Epicurean’”
Sutton writes: “It may come as a surprise to some, but there is strong evidence that Jefferson was an Epicuran.” Jefferson, according to Sutton in his Web Site, “Pursuit-of-Happiness.org” underlines “the gentle Moral Philosophy of Epicurus, that rejects over indulgence and leads to peace of mind.…” And, Sutton mentions that it is Jefferson in “a note to a colleague, where he outlines a syllabus that includes this topic: ‘Happiness IS the aim of Life!’”
So…, what does all this have to do with Tracy’s book? Well…, Shakespeare reminds us that “What is past is prologue…!” Prologue…, in this case that is…, to Tracy’s book, “Happy Here And Now: Lasting Happiness You Can Count On.” While I believe Tracy would agree with Jefferson’s emphasize that “the pursuit of Happiness is an Inalienable right”, Jefferson does not provide the individual with a Road Map, a User’s Guide, on how to “Pursue Happiness.”
Matt Tracy does provide just that…, a ‘Road Map’, that ‘How To - User’s Guide’ on how to successfully “Pursue Happiness!” I STRONGLY recommend Mr. Tracy’s invaluable daily guide book, offered in the spirit of a ‘new age’ Epicurean – Shakespearean - Jeffersonian guide to ‘BE or NOT TO BE…’ “Happy Here And Now…”, ‘that is the question…!’
Chuck
Happy Here and Now: Lasting Happiness You Can Count On
by Matt Tracy
What brings real happiness is the knowledge that it’s lasting and not a fleeting experience that shows up when something wonderful happens.
Happy Here and Now offers the tools that will make happiness dependable in your life.
Using what you learn in Happy Here and Now You’ll:
- Enjoy the good things in your life more.
- Stop worrying so much and reduce anxiety.
- Tame the mean voices in your head.
In Happy Here and Now You’ll learn:
- 7 simple tricks to improve your relationships.
- How to find the meaning of YOUR life.
- The best method to bring more of what you want into your life.
It’ll bring you peace of mind.
Happy Here and Now tells you in an accessible manner the things that will make you happier, then gives you straightforward steps and practices so happiness becomes second nature.
Want to be happier? Click on the BUY button above and take the first step.
Here's a review by New York Times Bestselling Author Carol Kline:
If you want to be happier, you’ve got to read Happy Here and Now!
Although I wrote my own book on happiness, I was still blown away by Matt’s profound insights, fascinating stories, and the powerful exercises he provides that made an immediate difference in my life.
Each time I pick it up, I love it even more. Highly recommended!
—Carol Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of Happy for No Reason, Love for No Reason, five books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series and Conscious Luck: Eight Secrets to Intentionally Change Your Fortune
Reviews
Authentic and engaging
Highly recommend
Enjoyable with some valuable lessons to apply to apply to your life and achieve greater happiness!
Thought provoking short read that gives great advice. You won't regret spending a few hours learning tips to enjoy your life more and be happier
Happiness is the end goal for all of us, right? We all want to live happy, fulfilling lives. This book offers some practical and useful advice for cultivating happiness. It starts with our attitude and builds out from there. The Living It sections at the end of each chapter are especially helpful. They offer ways to implement the advice from the chapter. Check this book out. It's worth your time.
Easy to follow and well set forth, this was a good read.
I enjoyed the great combination of easy reading, actionable material, and quality insights. These combine for a great package and thought-provoking support for lives journey to be happy.
I was impressed with how easy of a read this book was. If you're looking to adjust your outlook on life without being preached at, this is a great place to start. The step-by-step instructions are great, and I love the stories throughout.
Matt puts fort a Biography from a Deeply Personal Point of View. Read it again and again.
I love this thoughtful book! It is a handbook for your relationship with life, yourself and others. I feel like I use some aspect of this book almost every day and it brings a calm to many stressful situations.
