The starting point for making the whole world a better place to live in is to make my world a better place to live in.
If I were to record the things I do to make my world a little bit better for me, perhaps a reader of that record, who is in a similar situation to what I am in, may adopt the same methods I used, and thus, make his world a little better for him.
If I reach just that far, I will be happy enough in the new year.
A Joke: A gentleman kept putting his budgie in a goldfish bowl, without much success.
One day a visitor to his house asked him why he did not put the budgie in a cage, like every one does.
The gentleman replies, "I tried that, but the water keeps flowing out of the cage."
I WANT TO BE HAPPY & CONTENTED IN THE NEW YEAR
My first thought is, "If I want to be happy and contented in the new year, I need to amass a lot more wealth than what I have as of now."
But on reflection, I think I can be happy and contented with just what I have.
So to be happy in the new year I will change my criteria for happiness.
I will begin by thanking God for all that I already have. (As per the amazing concept
I mentioned of earlier, under title, "It Is Ready For You -Get It" on 3rd Dec 09, I will also thank God for what I will be receiving as well)
I will then be true to myself. No lies to me. If I say to myself, I will do such and such a thing, I will do it. No procrastination for me in the new year. I will not lie to other as well, giving them false promises I cannot keep.
I will keep control over my thoughts, and, thus, on my actions. So no over indulgence with my favourite food. Three, no four, or five pieces of chocolate, and no more, Means no more.
Need to wake up as soon as the alarm gets off? Total control over my thoughts! I just have to get up, then. No snooze button for me. At least, that will make me happy .
I will have an understanding of the other person's views and feelings. I will not hurt their feelings. Not get into arguments with other people.
I will be kind to others, and yet not boast about my kindness, to myself, or to others.
I will have no grudge against those who wrong me. I will truly forgive, that is, adopt truly
the wisdom of "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing."
I had better stop before I make my life impossible to live in the new year.
I will be happy enough even if I can keep to only a few of these virtues.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year.
Even if Christmas means no special significance to you, please join in the rejoice of those for whom Christmas is a time to celebrate and have fun together with the family.
That may bring you some happiness.
Wishing you all the best, Shree-1
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