iN My SeArCh FoR HaPPiNeSS...

"We do not realize that LOVE is just a further impetus,
not something that will prevent us going forward.
We do not realize that those who genuinely wish us well
want us to be HAPPY and are prepared
to accompany us on that JOURNEY."
- from "The Alchemist"
by Paulo Coelho

Thursday, October 13, 2005

HoW To LiVe a HaPpY aNd ReWaRdiNg LiFe

  • Take time to smell the roses.
  • Take a nap on sunday afternoon.
  • Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
  • Never deprive someone of hope. It might be all they have.
  • Be thankful for every meal.
  • Don't be afraid to say, "I'm sorry."
  • Don't take health for granted.
  • Don't interrupt. Don't tailgate.
  • Improve your performance by improving your attitude.
  • Wave at children on schoolbuses.
  • Listen to your children.
  • Leave everything a little better than you found it.
  • Keep it simple. Keep good company. Keep your promise.
  • Be kinder than necessary.
  • Take good care of your reputation. It's your most valuable asset.
  • Make it a habit to do nice things for people.
  • Vote.
  • Judge your success by how you are enjoying your peace, health, and love.
  • Be a good winner. Be a good looser.
  • Be romantic.
  • Live, so when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.
  • Never refuse homemade brownies.
  • Remember other people's birthdays.
  • Sing in the shower.
  • Don't nag.
  • Don't gossip.
  • Don't expect money to bring you happiness.
  • Be forgiving of yourself and others.
  • Never give up on anyone. Miracles happen everyday.
  • Say thank you a lot. Say please a lot.
  • Take your dog to obedience school. You both will learn a lot.
  • Don't rain on other people's parades.
  • Don't pospone joy.
  • Stop blaming others.
  • Take responsibility for every area of your life.
  • Count your blessings.
  • Marry only for love. Marry the love of your life.
  • Call your mother.
  • Do more than what is expected.
  • Be there when people need you. Be someone's hero.

--- from Life's Little Instruction Book

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