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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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eemerald

eemerald

Turkey

ı like it very much thanx…:)

04:30 PM Aug 13 2008 |

acutelilrose

India

great topic,

thanks for sharing it

 

01:43 PM Aug 13 2008 |

acutelilrose

India

great topic,

thanks for sharing it

 

01:43 PM Aug 13 2008 |

Pierson

Pierson

China

just enjoy the life no matter what it brings,and i hope all the people all over the world can get the real happiness!

08:54 AM Aug 12 2008 |

DO myself

DO myself

China

I LIKE it is very good

01:26 PM Aug 11 2008 |

cherieying

cherieying

China

that's good~

08:40 AM Aug 11 2008 |

karlita_pretty

Peru

is very nice this topic Tongue out congratulations

10:53 PM Aug 10 2008 |

wenjing5020

China

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12:49 PM Aug 10 2008 |

sence

sence

China

I like i do!

09:26 AM Aug 10 2008 |

Shantu007

Shantu007

Bangladesh

Very nice comments. thanks , I appreciate to all.

 

10:08 AM Aug 09 2008 |

ALIYA

Azerbaijan

i ll try to live well!!thxs!!

05:48 PM Aug 08 2008 |

belief_cool88

China

thanks ,i learn a lot from you.

10:50 AM Aug 08 2008 |

abdou 123

abdou 123

Algeria

so if i will live to 104 i have to laught …. ok i can do that Laughing

11:38 AM Aug 07 2008 |

line312

line312

China

 I think is right, so we shoud read everyday

08:41 AM Aug 07 2008 |

Mr.Lee

Mr.Lee

Egypt

wow, this is totally great topic. its one of the most interisting and meanfull topics i ever read.

but how could i take " a good slip of coke " ? i don't like coke at morning  hahahahah.

i realy admire this statment,

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

THANK YOU Laughing

07:17 AM Aug 07 2008 |

hoda61

hoda61

Morocco

nice topic

03:06 PM Aug 06 2008 |

Hope-Guo

Hope-Guo

China

great!!!i like it very much

09:41 AM Aug 06 2008 |

f00lish_pr1de

Philippines

nice… i really can relate with it. thanks.

03:23 AM Aug 06 2008 |

缌づΜτη

China

   

           this  passese   is very  reasonable .it  make me  know  a  lot. 

03:44 AM Aug 05 2008 |

leely

leely

China

let's begin our journey with smilling

01:50 AM Aug 04 2008 |

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