Guest guest Posted March 15, 2008 Report Share Posted March 15, 2008 From an email I received a few days ago. Use what are applicable to you. "Our greatest happiness in life does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits." — Thomas Jefferson 1. Be with loved ones. Research shows that happy people spend very little time alone. Instead, they surround themselves with friends and family, and find joy in sharing their lives with others. 2. Marry someone you love and respect. Advice from Socrates: "By all means marry: if you get a good wife, you'll become happy; if you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher". 3. Smile a lot. Acting the part often leads to feeling the part. Besides, it'll make you look a lot better, and might even make someone else happy. 4. Laugh a lot. Not only is it good for your heart, but also for you and the people near you. 5. Be honest Honesty is the best policy, and saves a lot of heartache down the road. Of course, the road to honesty is to become a person of exceptional integrity, which while difficult, is possible. But remember to tell your next-door neighbor that she looks like she lost some weight… "I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain what I consider the most enviable of all titles, the character of an honest man." — George Washington 6. Spend less than you earn, and plan for your retirement. No matter how little you're earning, and how badly you want to buy those expensive shoes (apply whatever seems to pull you the most) don't splurge on them if your bank manager isn't too pleased with you. Read the whole list at: http://www.symphonyoflove.net/blog/?p=124 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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