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Saturday, August 6, 2011
I found another great blog today with a great post about contentment. It does really help to change perspectives about life and the way to be happy. http://zenhabits.net/the-incredible-power-of-contentment/ Meaningful quotes from the blog: "We choose whether we are happy or unhappy... " "— that it’s not the conditions that make me unhappy, but my choice of thoughts, of attitude, of behavior..." "Let’s look at the times of happiness, in contrast: I focused instead on the good things in my life. Because while I had problems at my job and with my relationships and with my finances and health and all that … there were still good things. At least I had a job! At least I had someone who loved me! At least I wasn’t sick! At least I wasn’t bankrupt and homeless! I counted, instead, my blessings. I do this when things aren’t looking so good, and it turns me around..." "Count your blessings.." "Take time to appreciate your life! I like to reflect on my life, and all the good things in it, on a regular basis. I do this when I run, or when I watch the sunset or sunrise, or when I’m out in nature. Another great method is a morning gratitude session — think of all the things and people you’re thankful for, and thank them silently.." "Show people you appreciate them. It’s good to appreciate people, but it’s even better to show them. Give them a hug, smile, spend time with them, thank them out loud, thank them publicly..." "Breathe, and smile. Once again, advice from one of my favorite monks, but it works in this context. Sometimes when we take the time to breathe, and smile, it can change our outlook on life..." |
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❝ A bee is attracted to a prettiest flower;
A girl is attracted to a sweetest boy;
I am attracted to the heartless you. ❞
