Wisconsin Rapids City Times

Top Menu

  • Contact Us
  • E-Editions
  • Subscribe

Main Menu

  • News
    • Around the County
    • Government
  • Covid 19
  • Community
    • Community Calendar
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
    • Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
    • Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obits
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
  • Business Directory
  • Contact Us
  • E-Editions
  • Subscribe

logo

Wisconsin Rapids City Times

  • News
    • Around the County
    • Government
  • Covid 19
  • Community
    • Community Calendar
  • Sports
    • Sports News
    • High School Sports Scores
    • Wisconsin Rapids Rafters
    • Wisconsin Rapids Riverkings
  • Arts & Entertainment
  • Obits
  • Opinion
  • Classifieds
  • Business Directory
Opinion
Home›Opinion›Letter from the Publisher: Happiness

Letter from the Publisher: Happiness

By kleonhardt
February 21, 2019
567
0
Share:
Patrick J. Wood

Dear reader,

There are a lot of ups and downs in life. Given these changes, how can we be happy?

I am plowing through Edith Hall’s book, Aristotle’s Way. She indicates that Aristotle thought happiness to be a state of mind no matter what is happening to you. He said happiness is the central purpose of life, and that it can be achieved by living moderately, without excesses that can be so alluring. It’s achieved by dealing with the day to day fabric and texture of life and habitually doing the right thing on a continuous basis.

Happiness is not the same as having wealth, power, or fame, since many who have those become tainted and conflicted. It’s a contentment we achieve when we know ourselves, live according to our values, and avoid getting sucked into what others seem to want us to be. Happiness comes when we cultivate virtues in our own character and in the way we deal with family and friends.

Seems like a tall order. But it also makes sense: When we are true to ourselves, we have the serenity of living in accord with our highest values. Living the best version of ourselves each day is certainly worth striving for since it makes for a happier community that all of us can engage in for both the short and the long run.

Patrick J. Wood

Publisher

TagsHappinessletter from our publisherPatrick J. Wood
Previous Article

Port Edwards girls find a way in ...

Next Article

Lincoln hockey brings home traveling trophy

0
Shares
  • 0
  • +
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Related articles More from author

  • Patrick J. Wood
    Community

    Letter from the Publisher: Happy Easter

    April 18, 2019
    By kleonhardt
  • Patrick J. Wood
    Opinion

    Going to the quiet places

    January 20, 2019
    By kleonhardt
  • Patrick J. Wood
    Opinion

    Letter from the Publisher: Remembering the invisible

    January 23, 2019
    By kleonhardt
  • Patrick J. Wood
    Opinion

    Letter from the Publisher: Communion

    April 10, 2019
    By kleonhardt
  • Patrick J. Wood
    Opinion

    Letter from the Publisher: On Friendship

    March 30, 2019
    By kleonhardt
  • Pat Wood Nov 2020
    FeaturedOpinion

    From the Publisher: Thanksgiving

    November 26, 2020
    By kleonhardt

About Us


Wisconsin Rapids City Times is published by Multi Media Channels LLC, N2919 County Road QQ Waupaca, WI 54981.

Timeline

  • January 19, 2021

    Marshfield Clinic scheduling COVID vaccinations to those 65 and older

  • January 19, 2021

    Wood County deputy and K-9 partner recognized

  • January 19, 2021

    Redistricting in Wisconsin

  • January 18, 2021

    Portage County releases name in Rudolph area crash

  • January 17, 2021

    Nominations open for local business campaign

Find us on Facebook

Copyright © 2020 Multi Media Channels LLC.
All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted without the prior written consent of Multi Media Channels LLC.
×