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Learning to Live Well

Learning to Live Well

Date: Apr 11 2008

Topic: Conversational English

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 104th 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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amany7

amany7

Saudi Arabia

nice lesson thanx…..

06:53 AM Sep 10 2008 |

soroushbaran

Iran, Islamic Republic Of

I think ,the length of life time is not important but the width of it is more important

03:47 AM Sep 10 2008 |

andrson8w

andrson8w

Yemen

hi how are you  is

yeah that's right

great topic

it's make me feel life

thanxSmileSmile

07:47 PM Sep 09 2008 |

andrson8w

andrson8w

Yemen

hi iam andrson8w

07:45 PM Sep 09 2008 |

iuhil

iuhil

China

make every minute count and we will live our lives, not the time.   i 'm very fond of this article.

01:45 PM Sep 09 2008 |

Orane

China

usefully, i like it

12:26 PM Sep 09 2008 |

萌

China

I like it .It's very helpful.

06:08 AM Sep 03 2008 |

vivi bulat

Romania

Hello guys,

First of all in order to have the peace of mind, the peace of soul you have to TRUST IN GOD! From here, just from here, come all the best things. Live each day, live each moment thinking of God, so you ask by your self: It is good or not do that, to do this? Love each other, respect, take care of each other…after these you will find your peace.

God bless you all!

03:09 AM Sep 03 2008 |

pink angel

pink angel

Saudi Arabia

thank god for everyting happen is good

07:52 AM Sep 02 2008 |

Eva Peng

China

A great topic…Thanks.

06:24 AM Sep 02 2008 |

sylloveyou

sylloveyou

China

Very good !  I like it !

04:06 AM Sep 01 2008 |

BEAUTIFUL MOOD

China

i like it very much!

 

02:56 AM Sep 01 2008 |

aibar08

Philippines

Life is sweet indeed. Life is what you make it. nice topic!

01:50 AM Sep 01 2008 |

Tc

Tc

China

Thank you for your lessens!

10:26 AM Aug 31 2008 |

Amigo77

Amigo77

Ukraine

thank you very much

10:09 AM Aug 31 2008 |

sugarszd168@126.com

China

Just to make each day count
we cannot make sure how long we can live,but at least we can enjoy each day

02:45 AM Aug 30 2008 |

chen pei yu

China

although the society is so complicated,we should be easy to simle at it!

i enjoy your opinion!

07:05 AM Aug 29 2008 |

ai栖

ai栖

China

Do our best in everyday!

02:59 PM Aug 27 2008 |

ai栖

ai栖

China

Do  our best in everyday !

02:58 PM Aug 27 2008 |

qeregetron

qeregetron

Turkey

hi,i wanna thank you.particularly that centence was unbeliaveble.

god is the man's hope and not the coward's excuse.

you know i like this word becouse i live same way and thank you for you mentioned me clearly.

and i think i will not never forget this.it will be my life goal.

                        with my sincerely

09:14 AM Aug 27 2008 |

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