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Some look at things that are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were and ask why not.

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

Suggestions on How to Live a Happy Life

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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 may 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 the school bus.
Listen to your children.
Leave everything a little better than you found it.
Leave the toilet seat in the down position.
Keep it simple.
Keep good company.
Keep your promise.
Be kinder than necessary.
Take good care of those you love.
Make a habit of doing nice things… for people who will never find out.
Wear outrageous underwear under the most formal business attire.
Vote.
Be a good loser.
Be a good winner.
Be romantic.
Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring and integrity…
they think of you.
Enjoy real maple syrup.
Never refuse homemade brownies.
Never give anyone a fruit cake.
Remember 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’ll both learn a lot.
Slow dance.
Don’t rain on other people’s parade.
Don’t postpone joy.
Stop blaming others.
Take responsibility for every aspect of your life.
Take care of your reputation… it’s your most valuable asset.
Count your blessings.
Whistle.
Marry only for love.
Call your mother.
Do more than is expected.
Be there when people need you.
Be someone’s hero.
Support your community.
Support it generously with your time and money.
Give to United Way.



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Current mood: grateful
Current music: Alanis Morissette -- Thank You

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