It's a Magical Life

by Jonathan Barefoot Life is to be enjoyed, and there are many different ways to do it. Here is how I do it. I try to always remember the following: I know that everything in life, be it pleasant or otherwise, happens for a purpose, and it serves me. If I cannot change the unpleasant, I surrender, see it as the way it is supposed to be, and try to deal with it joyfully. I also believe those around me are trying to do the best they can, with what they have; therefore, I try to be kind, tolerant, and forgive others easily. I am aware that at any given moment there are good/exciting things going on around me, and I can find them by being more perceptive. Life is filled with fun; I just have to look for and experience it. When things are not going so well, I have all the more reason to cheer up and have fun so I will gain the energy to deal with the problem. Being mad or sad for a prolonged time will only make it worse. I am always thankful for what I have, for I know there ...

by Tania WL OK, let's do a little fun exercise. First, examine your thoughts. What kinds of thoughts fill your head? Would you say they're positive or negative? Life is exciting! Now pretend that you are walking down the street having these thoughts. Do you think people that see you (even strangers) can tell you what kind of mood you are in? The answer is yes! Although people can't tell exactly what you're thinking, they can tell how you're feeling. Next question. When you enter a party full of people, do their moods change? How? Do they like perk up as if expecting something wonderful to happen or do they like become quiet all of a sudden? You know what? The answer to all these depends on how you are feeling at the time. Not necessarily physically, but emotionally. Are you feeling happy and wonderful or sad, angry, worried, etc? You see, thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude, which in turn is reflected on your appearance. Unless,...

by Lynn WL Ok, so my sister Tania has shared with you 3 simple steps to living a happy life, and she gave me an assignment (yeah, that's what older siblings do to the younger ones, lol) to kinda pick up where she left off. So here I am :) But instead of continuing with number 4, I'm gonna share with you a few important habits or traits of people who live a happy life. 1. Make other people happy. I'm sure you have helped others in many different ways big or small. Did you notice how you felt afterwards? I bet you were happy! So you should make this a habit. It doesn't have to be anything big like helping someone with a major project. It can be something as simple as carrying someone's bag or opening the door for them. Practice random acts of kindness. Yes, even to strangers! How else can you make another person happy? By sharing your own happiness with them. In fact, all you need to do is show you're joy by laughing or smiling. Did you know that smili...

by Tania WL Are you a happy person? Are you happy everyday, most of the time? That certainly does not mean you never feel sad, angry, worried or any other negative emotions. Those are all part of life. In fact, the ups and downs make life more interesting and exciting, just like riding a roller coaster. :) But the important thing is you should be up more often than down. A lot more! When you're down you should do everything in your power to get back up. Believe it or not, being happy is the natural state of being. Life is meant to be enjoyed. Studies have shown that being stressed or feeling negative in any way contributes to poor health. In fact, stress is the number one cause of most illnesses from minor aches and pains to the most serious ones such as heart disease, stroke, and cancer. So, happiness is essential to living a healthy and fulfilled life. How can you be happy most of the time? There are several ways to achieve this. Here are 3 simple steps. 1. Have an attit...