Don’t worry, be gratified.

“Don’t worry, be happy” … Bobby McFerrin made it a popular hit song several years ago. And even today, you can’t turn on the television or listen to the radio without hearing about seeking happiness … how it’s the ultimate goal of life and just how elusive it can be.

But, is that really true? Is happiness the ultimate goal? Should it be? Webster defines happiness as “delighted, pleased or glad, often over a particular thing”. Do we really want to limit ourselves that way? Life should be big, bold and audacious. Shouldn’t our emotions be of a similar intensity?

On the other hand, Webster defines the word “gratified” as “satisfied, indulged, humored as in one’s desires or appetites”. Doesn’t that sound like a lot more fun? What could be greater than being satisfied in one’s desires? Think about it … you imagine it, you achieve it and you are gratified by it … whatever “it” is … money, relationships, travel, work … your heart’s desire.

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