Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
~Marcus Aurelius
Did you know that you do have a choice to be truly happy? Seriously! It's not through having more money, your genes, your clothes or the type of house or apartment you have. If you think this isn't true, then you need an attitude adjustment...
We all have challenges and obstacles that come into our lives, and I'm no different. I went through some rough times a number of years ago and sought out self-help books (most of which I sold at our estate sale two years ago). But I did keep a few which I highly recommend to anyone who might need this adjustment:
- Tuesday's With Morrie, by Mitch Album
- One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp
- Don't Sweat The Small Stuff by Richard Carlson
- Simplify Your Life by Elaine St. James
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
These are just a few, but I know there's many more out there.
But two things that really keep me happy is to know 1) there are always people worse off than me and 2) a gratitude list. I use to write down a minimum of five things I was grateful for every night, even on the worst of worst days. It's truly amazing what you'll come up with...
I have a Pinterest board entitled To Ponder. Take a stroll through it; there's much to take in...
Oh, and one more thing...SMILE! It's hard not to be happy when you're smiling.
I have a DIY project to share with you tomorrow that you won't want to miss.
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