I've read there are ten things that can make you happy immediately, regardless of where you are in life.
1. LIFE - It's easy to forget that the mere fact of conscious existence--that you are alive--is itself a miracle. As the old saying goes "every day above ground is a good day."
2. HEALTH - Rather than thinking of illness as something bad that happens to you, start thinking of health as something good that's happening to you.
3. PURPOSE - There is nothing more conducive to long-term happiness than knowing that your actions are making the world a better place.
4. FRIENDSHIP - Almost everyone has friends, although it's easy to lose track of them in the rush of events. Take a few minutes--today--to reconnect with some of them.
5. FAMILY - If you've got a good relationship with your family, rejoice! You're experiencing one of the deepest sources of happiness on the planet.
6. SELF-RELIANCE - Feeling secure that you can count on yourself to accomplish what you set out to accomplish creates a quiet but potent happiness.
7. COMMUNITY - Having the support of a wider group makes you more aware that you're part of something greater than yourself.
8. GRATITUDE - Rather than focusing on what you don't have or what's out of reach, be thankful for the wonderful things already in your life.
9. LAUGHTER- It is impossible to laugh and be miserable at the same time. Regular doses of laughter are more than medicine... it's the flavor of life.
10. LOVE - 'Nuff said. Create these ten things in your life and I guarantee that you'll either become more wealthy or, if not, you won't really care anyway because you'll already have what's important.
Food for Thought...
