How to Be Happy in Life - The 9 Paths to Happiness
Sometimes it appears that life throws more obstacles in our path than we can handle. However, even in the face of the most challenging circumstances, you can make the choice to be happy by following these nine paths to happiness.
1. Honor yourself: Remember what the flight attendant says, “Put your own oxygen mask on first.” You are of no use to anyone else if you have not taken care of your own needs first - this includes your own emotional, as well as physical, well-being.
2. Forgive everyone for everything: Forgiveness is a gift to yourself. You created the stress in your life by getting angry, and You can instantly remove that stress by granting forgiveness.. Don’t forget to also forgive yourself for everything you regret ever having done or not done.
3. Have gratitude for all of life: As with forgiveness, gratitude is a gift to yourself. Saying “thank you” is a powerful way to create great relationships, but the real power of gratitude is internalizing an immense thankfulness for your very existence
4. Respect your mind: Faith is powerful, but it is no substitute for observing, paying attention, weighing alternatives, and choosing with intention. 5. Design your future: Don’t be a passive tumbleweed blown by the winds of life. Envision the future you want, and then take action to create that future. Often, you will fail. Plan again and take action again.
6. Begin today, and never give up: There is no better time to begin than today - each and every “today.” When obstacles stop you, think of new ways to reach your goals.
7. Be of service to others by radiating happiness: Being of service is one of the greatest paths to happiness but remember that your greatest service to others is the person that you are, rather than the tasks you accomplish. Your greatest gift to others is to give them happiness, and by far the most powerful way to do that is to be an example of happiness and to radiate that happiness to others.
8. Dance lightly with life: Life does not have to be a serious undertaking. You will make mistakes, you will feel regrets, and eventually you will die - so what?
9. Know unity with spirit: There are as many ways to connect with spirit as there are people - each of us has our own way to receive strength and serenity from the infinite. Your life will be happier if you acknowledge that you are not alone, become open to that presence, and create ritual to celebrate your connection.
Deepest sympathy is extended to the family of Judy Ann Stamper Foreman, 55, of Decatur.
Prayer Requests: Judy Foreman family, Jenny Bond, Brandy Chatham, Flora Overstreet, Peggy Parks, Blake Tidwell, Kent Bishop, Zack Rowzee, Cathy McDonald, Scott Reed, Tommie Everett, Via Everett, Connie Smith, Carl Jones, Eileen McMullan, Bro. Gary Felton, Mike and Judy Linton, Jay Hancock (father of Missionary Danielle Hancock) Baby Roper, Joshua Black, Trey Wilbourn, Bill Breindger, Dylan Walker, Hope Parks, Alley Gressett, Norman Snowden, T. Q. McGee, Caleb Carr, Donis Gomillion, Barbara Blass, Annie Therrin, Mike Walton, Vickie Davidson, Marty Turner, Jason May, Doyle Gibbs, Alana McMullan, Doyle McMullan, Cili Norman and Janie McMullan.
Shut-Ins: Royce and Sara Richardson, Jimmie Craig, Earline Everett, Bro. Ron Gilstrap and Stephanie Roland.
Birthdays for the Week: Aug. 21 to Janice Yates, Susan Walker, Debbie Helfin and Chalmers McGee Jr. in memory; Aug. 22 to Betty Jo Kennedy in memory; Aug. 25 to Betty Brown Whitman; Aug. 26 to Barbara Blass and Jerry Glaze; Aug. 27 to David Todd and Erin Michelle Plunkett,
Happy Birthday to each one!
Anniversaries for the Week: Aug. 25 to Ronnie and Becky Norman. Happy anniversary to both of you!
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