Alphabet of Happiness...
A--Accept
Accept others for who they are and for
the choices they've made even if you have
difficulty understanding their beliefs,
motives, or actions.
B--Break Away
Break away from everything that stands
in the way of what you hope to accomplish
with your life.
C--Create
Create a family of friends whom you can
share your hopes, dreams, sorrows, and
happiness with.
D--Decide
Decide that you'll be successful and happy
come what may, and good things will find
you. The roadblocks are only minor
obstacles along the way.
E--Explore
Explore and experiment. The world has
much to offer, and you have much to give.
And every time you try something new,
you'll learn more about yourself.
F--Forgive
Forgive and forget. Grudges only weigh
you down and inspire unhappiness and
grief. Soar above it, and remember that
everyone makes mistakes.
G--Grow
Leave the childhood monsters behind.
They can no longer hurt you or stand in
your way.
H--Hope
Hope for the best and never forget that
anything is possible as long as you remain
dedicated to the task.
I--Ignore
Ignore the negative voice inside your
head. Focus instead on your goals and
remember your accomplishments. Your
past success is only a small inkling of
what the future holds.
J--Journey
Journey to new worlds, new possibilities,
by remaining open-minded. Try to learn
something new every day, and you'll grow.
K--Know
Know that no matter how bad things
seem, they'll always get better. The
warmth of spring always follows the
harshest winter.
L--Love
Let love fill your heart instead of hate.
When hate is in your heart, there's room
for nothing else, but when love is in your
heart, there's room for endless
happiness.
M--Manage
Manage your time and your expenses
wisely, and you'll suffer less stress and
worry. Then you'll be able to focus on the
important things in life.
N--Notice
Never ignore the poor, infirm, helpless,
weak, or suffering. Offer your assistance
when possible, and always your kindness
and understanding.
O--Open
Open your eyes and take in all the beauty
around you. Even during the worst of
times, there's still much to be thankful
for.
P--Play
Never forget to have fun along the way.
Success means nothing without happiness.
Q--Question
Ask many questions, because you're here
to learn.
R--Relax
Refuse to let worry and stress rule your
life, and remember that things always
have a way of working out in the end.
S--Share
Share your talent, skills, knowledge, and
time with others. Everything that you
invest in others will return to you many
times over.
T--Try
Even when your dreams seem impossible to
reach, try anyway. You'll be amazed by
what you can accomplish.
U--Use
Use your gifts to your best ability. Talent
that's wasted has no value. Talent that's
used will bring unexpected rewards.
V--Value
Value the friends and family members
who've supported and encouraged you, and
be there for them as well.
W--Work
Work hard every day to be the best
person you can be, but never feel guilty if
you fall short of your goals. Every sunrise
offers a second chance.
X--X-Ray
Look deep inside the hearts of those
around you and you'll see the goodness
and beauty within.
Y--Yield
Yield to commitment. If you stay on track
and remain dedicated, you'll find success
at the end of the road.
Z--Zoom
Zoom to a happy place when bad memories
or sorrow rears its ugly head. Let nothing
interfere with your goals. Instead, focus
on your abilities, your dreams, and a
brighter tomorrow.
"Alphabet of Happiness," written and designed by Bobette
Bryan, 2000
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