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Learning to Live Well

Date: Apr 11 2008

Author: ruth_123

Lesson

Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.

I read this message on a daily devotional book I have been subscribing for years. I was touched by the story of a lady named Tamer Lee Owens who credited “laughter, the Lord, and the little things” for making it to her 104^th birthday celebration.

Of course, not all of us will be able to live 104 years. Some will barely make it to 60, 70 or 80 years. But no matter how much time we are given to stay here on earth, we can learn from Tamer Lee how to enjoy each day in our lives.

“The cheerful live longest in years, and afterwards in our regards. Cheerfulness is the offshoot of goodness.”

- Christian Nestell Bovee

People who laugh often live longer as they overcome the darkness of trouble with

a cheerful disposition. Remember the Filipino comedian Rene Requiestas? A huge picture of his toothless grin (one which paved the way to his stardom) was displayed during his funeral so that people will always remember him for the laughter and fun he brought as an actor.

“God is the brave man’s hope and not the coward’s excuse.”

- Plutarch

There always comes a time when we are faced with indecision in making plans for our lives. Uncertainty of the future battles against our will but oftentimes it is our unwavering faith in God that makes us determined to take the risk and succeed. The conviction of knowing that God will never forsake those who call unto Him enables us to move on.

“That man is richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.”

- Henry David Thoreau

It does not take a lot of money, power and fame to enjoy life. Waking up with the

thought that your family and friends love you for who you are, taking a good sip of Coke to refresh yourself on an extra hot day, laughing at some silly jokes shared by a colleague – all these are simple things which can give real happiness that we oftentimes overlook.

All of us are given chances to make our lives well-lived and memorable enough even if we depart from this world. No matter what life brings, it only takes a right attitude to keep us going. Laughter, the Lord and the little things – well, we may not make it to 104 years, but we can enjoy each day of our lives with these in mind.

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trangplaza

Viet Nam

happiness isn't not a destination ,it 's a method of life

thax 4 ur lesson !

garyguoyi

China

you are right . we need to enjoy our lives , every day ,every minute is special , we don't which is our last minute , so enjoy each minute we have …...

axmedeeq15

Somalia

If you want to live well and long time be hapy always and kind to the others do your worship very well and trust allah is the one who created you and take back your live, give the poor people what they need from you and respect them becouse as allah gave you the property can give them tommorow and you can miss that.

msheralibek

Uzbekistan

Philosophical, i like it. Thanks for you.

mgorki_tuyen

Viet Nam

i can may be have something good from this . thankand good luck.

dkattleya

Indonesia

I agree with the article. I think by being thankful to what you have and be patient can help to achieve happiness. Don't forget to do your utmost effort to obtain what you want, though

rewen

China

well

blinder

Nigeria

Thanks for the lesson, it made me consider some things i usually overlook….happiness and laughter is really the key to a stress free life.

s@ifurs

Bangladesh

Nice idea! Carry on ruth_123. Good Luck

lovelybutterfly001

China

nice lesson! i have resent this article to my colleagues, it seems simple to keep good mood and always smile to life, but it is not so simple when we really met difficulty, we will try to keep good mood.

icehill

China

this topic is very passional,it makes my heart brighter,i am not used to smiling,i think i will later,laughing to every day.

Manuel_08

Colombia

ok english is fun

Manuel_08

Colombia

remember the life is the most beautiful in the man

Freesky88

China

I like this article so much. I think that attitude is everything, when you get up everyday, you could choose in bad mood or in good mood, it is totally up to yourself.