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Never Hate<br />

Hate is such strong word. We hate when we are harmed.<br />

Most of <strong>the</strong> time, we hate for <strong>the</strong> wrong reason. Or we<br />

hate because we don’t know how <strong>to</strong> forgive. They say it is<br />

easy <strong>to</strong> forgive but it’s hard <strong>to</strong> forget. True. But <strong>to</strong> forgive<br />

is still better than not having <strong>to</strong> forgive at all. Remember<br />

that –give is in <strong>the</strong> word forgive. When we forgive, we give<br />

people chances <strong>to</strong> make it up <strong>to</strong> us, <strong>to</strong> change or perhaps <strong>to</strong><br />

start anew. So never hate, instead forgive.<br />

Don’t Worry<br />

Aside from wrinkles and rapid ageing, depression is a killer<br />

which is developed through <strong>to</strong>o many worries. But <strong>the</strong> question<br />

is, is it possible for us not <strong>to</strong> worry at all Apparently<br />

yes, in fact people who don’t worry <strong>to</strong>o much on problems<br />

find <strong>the</strong> best and quick solutions <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir problems. You see,<br />

not worrying <strong>to</strong>o much on things makes up a clear mind, a<br />

happy state of being and a smile that adds up <strong>to</strong> more feasible<br />

solutions <strong>to</strong> one’s problem. And if things are still going<br />

bad, don’t worry because it wont last forever as things are<br />

not permanent and as long as we continue <strong>to</strong> be positive.<br />

Live Simply<br />

To be happy is not <strong>to</strong> have all <strong>the</strong> luxuries we want, but ra<strong>the</strong>r<br />

how we find happiness in <strong>the</strong> simple things that we have.<br />

To dream for a more lavish life may not be harmful or hard,<br />

but <strong>to</strong> live contented and happy is like living a dream. It is<br />

when life is not complicated and living is a breeze. Whichever<br />

lifestyle we are most comfortable with is where we find<br />

more reasons <strong>to</strong> live and be happy.<br />

Give a lot<br />

Though <strong>the</strong> proverb “it’s better <strong>to</strong> give than <strong>to</strong> receive”<br />

has been highly overrated, it is definitely true. If<br />

<strong>the</strong> happiness we felt in receiving feels good <strong>to</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> heart, <strong>the</strong>n it does <strong>the</strong> same thing <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

person or entity we’ve given something.<br />

Think of it this way. When we give,<br />

we make someone happy. And<br />

<strong>the</strong> happiness we feel in giving<br />

is even more ultimate that in<br />

receiving something. So, give<br />

and make yourself happy.<br />

Expect Little<br />

Expectations are sometimes<br />

created <strong>to</strong> become<br />

our standards of success,<br />

or as a means of satisfaction meter. When an expectation is reached<br />

it would mean we succeeded or perhaps that we are satisfied. Yet<br />

sometimes, we do not realize that as we expect <strong>to</strong>o much, our standards<br />

elevate <strong>to</strong> a much higher level, and as we fail in our pursuit <strong>to</strong><br />

achieve an expectation, we end up feeling like a failure. Or most of<br />

<strong>the</strong> time, we fail <strong>to</strong> appreciate something because our expectations<br />

were not met. We <strong>the</strong>n become unhappy. Expect little instead, and<br />

learn <strong>to</strong> appreciate.<br />

Always Smile<br />

“Frown and you frown alone, but smile and <strong>the</strong> whole world smiles<br />

with you.” The proverb says pretty much of everything. If smiling<br />

was a contagious disease which will make a person happy for <strong>the</strong><br />

rest of his life, would it be a good thing <strong>to</strong> get infected Happiness<br />

is usually <strong>the</strong> stimula<strong>to</strong>r of smiles. When one is happy, he exhibits it<br />

through a smile. So always smile. Let <strong>the</strong> people around you know<br />

that you’re happy and make <strong>the</strong>m happy as well.<br />

Stay in Love<br />

They say love is a very powerful emotion, <strong>the</strong> most powerful perhaps.<br />

Our literature, our lives, our songs and o<strong>the</strong>rs are ruled over<br />

by love. It is hard <strong>to</strong> define love and it may be defined differently.<br />

But <strong>the</strong> most clear and probably most common definition of <strong>the</strong><br />

word is that it has <strong>the</strong> power <strong>to</strong> bind two people as one. But <strong>the</strong> goal<br />

here is not <strong>to</strong> encourage you <strong>to</strong> marriage ra<strong>the</strong>r <strong>to</strong> remind us that<br />

love doesn’t only bring happiness but also peace, hope and faith. If<br />

we’ll stay in love and exhibit love, we make not only two but many<br />

people as one.<br />

Eat all you can<br />

Although this may seem irrelevant <strong>to</strong> staying happy, I would beg <strong>to</strong><br />

disagree. Eating is <strong>the</strong> process of consuming food and turning<br />

<strong>the</strong>m in<strong>to</strong> nutritional needs that our body requires for<br />

growth. Eating for many of us is a feel-good habit, especially<br />

when we get <strong>to</strong> eat <strong>the</strong><br />

food we love. You see, although<br />

you may go on a diet but you<br />

should never deny yourself<br />

from eating, especially when<br />

it makes you happy. Give<br />

yourself a break, make yourself<br />

happy and eat all you<br />

can.<br />

Make happiness not<br />

just a word in <strong>the</strong><br />

dictionary or an<br />

overrated statement.<br />

Make happiness happen<br />

<strong>to</strong> you <strong>to</strong>day.<br />

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