Bask In a Bit of Happiness

Subject: Bask In a Bit of Happiness January 26th 2008, 12:07 am

Sure it sounds easy... "Just be happy." But let's face it, there is a little art and lots of personal measures you can take to reveal true and lasting happiness. Happiness is not just a bunch of warm fuzzies, it's a combination of simple know-how and energetic effort that starts from within. Sneak a peek at 5 bold building blocks to set yourself up with a solid and happy foundation.

Believe In Yourself. Know who you are. Strive to love yourself for all of your unique, excpetional and distinctive qualities. Embrace your right to be happy. Get in touch with all the small, silly and substantial things that make you smile. They are uniquely yours. You have your own blissful happiness support system deep inside you.
Be Open. Try new stuff. Discover more people, places, ideas and activities that delight and amuse you. There is no end to the supply of wonderful, beautiful, pleasurable, enlightening, tranquil and exhilarating experiences just waiting in the wings to dance with you! Play with the possibilities and be open to finding lots more happy hints that you can make your own.
Be Active. Seek out happiness and take small actions that sustain you. If you were hungry, you'd go in search of food. Until and unless you get up, decide what you want to fulfill your happiness and take action to manifest it into your life, your happy hunger won't be satiated.
Be With Others. People can be powerful magnets pulling you toward your vision for happiness. Find people who share your passions and pleasures. Share small happiness miracles and blessings that show up and pop up around you daily. Be thrilled when friends and family members around feel happy. Celebrate with them!! The more happiness you give the more you will receive. See the infinite possibilities of seeking, sharing and spreading happiness.
Be Attentive. Wrap all the above "Be's" with a bow of attention! Know each and every feeling, action, and reaction that feels good and supports you. Be mindful to add more into your life. The more happiness you are willing to sprinkle into a day, the more it soaks deep into your soul!

Think of your happiness as an interest bearing bank account...the more you mindfully collect and deposit, the greater the compounded value. Invest in simple pleasures and redeem priceless returns.
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Tis sweet as a glass of redrose'