Don't know that anyone is born to it, maybe those who have had easy lives can. For those who have been through a fair fit, it can be a struggle. There are days when I feel down and remind myself that the joy of the Lord is our strength - think its part of fighting the good fight. Rejoice in all things, at all times - regardless. Pretty soon the blackness dissipates and I feel better, part of spiritual warfare for those with certain calling. I renounce the dreaded Ds: depression, despondency etc. Takes a bit of effort but it works and gets easier as your faith grows. Plenty of reference in the Psalms about praising in spite of difficult circumstances :)
There is some scientific basis for genetic predisposition to certain temperaments I.e optimism vs pessimism. But of course nurture/environment plays a huge role. How our role models handle challenges will affect us one way or another.
Like most answers to life’s important questions..a little bit of everything. Free will plays a huge role. I’m sure we all know someone who has the “easy life” but somehow manages to not ever be happy. And we all know someone whose dealt shit hands after shit hands but somehow finds the bright side in everything. We do have a choice everyday to choose what to focus our energies on and how to frame/put things in perspective. People that believe in a higher power typically will have a more positive outlook and vice versa.
I am happy every day: I know God loves me, protects and blesses me. Who could ask for more?
Do you think you choose the happy attitude? I think I choose it but some people are just born more joyful? Idk?
Don't know that anyone is born to it, maybe those who have had easy lives can. For those who have been through a fair fit, it can be a struggle. There are days when I feel down and remind myself that the joy of the Lord is our strength - think its part of fighting the good fight. Rejoice in all things, at all times - regardless. Pretty soon the blackness dissipates and I feel better, part of spiritual warfare for those with certain calling. I renounce the dreaded Ds: depression, despondency etc. Takes a bit of effort but it works and gets easier as your faith grows. Plenty of reference in the Psalms about praising in spite of difficult circumstances :)
There is some scientific basis for genetic predisposition to certain temperaments I.e optimism vs pessimism. But of course nurture/environment plays a huge role. How our role models handle challenges will affect us one way or another.
Like most answers to life’s important questions..a little bit of everything. Free will plays a huge role. I’m sure we all know someone who has the “easy life” but somehow manages to not ever be happy. And we all know someone whose dealt shit hands after shit hands but somehow finds the bright side in everything. We do have a choice everyday to choose what to focus our energies on and how to frame/put things in perspective. People that believe in a higher power typically will have a more positive outlook and vice versa.