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A sign in a pet store read, “If anybody has seen the Bluebird of
Happiness, would you please notify this pet store?”
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Happiness seems to be in short supply for many people. If the
results of recent surveys can be trusted, there is a general decline
of happiness in today’s world. And people were not all that
cheerful a few years back! It was Oliver Wendell Holmes who stated,
“I might have been a minister for aught I know, if a certain
clergyman had not looked and talked like an undertaker.” (I have to
say, though, that some clergy and undertakers I’ve known could teach
the rest of us something about joy.)
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Joy and happiness are not always the same things. Happiness can be
thought of as more of a temporary, emotional condition, often based
on outside circumstances. Joy, on the other hand, is deeper. It is
often contentment in spite of the unsettling present. We can be
basically joyful, regardless of a particular unhappy situation that
we may be enduring. It is sometimes just a matter of keeping
perspective on our troubles, and especially when those troubles
seem to be in long supply.
You may know the story of the man who had a marvelous way of keeping
joy in his life. He was a carpenter. He followed the same ritual
every day when he came home from the job. He stopped by a small tree
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* A–Accept *
Accept others for who they are and for the choices they’ve made even if you have difficulty understanding their beliefs, motives, or actions.
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*B–Break Away *
Break away from everything that stands in the way of what you hope to accomplish with your life.
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*C–Create *
Create a family of friends whom you can share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and happiness with.
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*D–Decide *
Decide that you’ll be successful and happy come what may, and good things will find you. The roadblocks are only minor obstacles along the way.
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*E–Explore *
Explore and experiment. The world has much to offer, and you have much to give. And every time you try something new, you’ll learn more about yourself.
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*F–Forgive *
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh you down and inspire unhappiness and grief. Soar above it, and remember that everyone makes mistakes.
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*G–Grow *
Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer hurt you or stand in your way.
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*H–Hope *
Hope for the best and never forget that anything is possible as long as you remain dedicated to the task.
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*I–Ignore *
Ignore the negative voice inside your head. Focus instead on your goals and remember your
accomplishments. Your past success is only a small inkling of what the future holds.
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*J–Journey*
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities, by remaining open-minded. Try to learn something
new every day, and you’ll grow.
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*K–Know *
Know that no matter how bad things seem, they’ll always get better. The warmth of spring always follows the harshest winter.
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*L–Love *
Let love fill your heart instead of hate. When hate is in your heart, there’s room for nothing else, but when love is in your heart, there’s room for endless happiness.
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*M–Manage *
Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you’ll suffer less stress and worry. Then you’ll be able to focus on the important things in life.
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*N–Notice *
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A man has been in business for many, many years and the business
is going down the drain. He is seriously contemplating suicide
and he doesn’t know what to do. He goes to the Pastor to seek
his advice.
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He tells the Pastor about all of his problems in the business
and asks the Pastor what he should do. The Pastor says,
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“Take a beach chair and a Bible and put them in your car and
drive down to the edge of the ocean. Go to the water’s edge.
Take the beach chair out of the car, sit on it and take the
Bible out and open it up. The wind will rifle the pages for a
while and eventually the Bible will stay open at a particular
page. Read the Bible and it will tell you what to do.”
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The man does as he is told.
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Life can be complicated, but happiness is… simple. Of course, we try our best to make it complicated, but if we look closely, it’s really very simple.
.And that’s what this beautiful 3 minute movie is all about… simple secrets to a happy life.
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So, if you love inspirational quotes, breathtaking photography, and beautiful music, you’ll love the next 3 minutes. I guarantee it’ll put a smile in your heart!
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Love Rose
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To life and the joy it brings,
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Oct 02 2009
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TO HEAR GOD’S VOICE TURN DOWN THE WORLD’S VOLUME.
A young man approached the foreman of a logging crew and asked for a job.
“That depends,” replied the foreman. “Let’s see you fell this tree.” The young man stepped forward and skillfully felled a great tree. Impressed, the foreman exclaimed, “You can start Monday.”
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday rolled by. Thursday afternoon the foreman approached the young man and said, “You can pick up your paycheck on the way out today.”
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Jul 09 2009
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Outdoor Pleasures
Having A Picnic
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Dining outdoors is a tradition that spans many cultures and has withstood the test of time. A meal eaten under open sky in the company of loved ones is an occasion in its own right. The very character of picnics, by virtue of their bringing together so much that is pleasing to humanity, makes them a wonderful way to unwind from stress, reconnect with people and nature, and create new memories. There is something magical about picnicking. A blanket, a basket, and a landscape pleasing to the eye intensify the deliciousness of food and help us see the beauty of lazy afternoons spent in nature.
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Thoughts of picnics past bring to mind images as varied as we are because the experience of dining outdoors with pleasant companions can unfold in
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Jul 01 2009
