The Character of a Happy Life
How happy is he born or taught, That serveth not another's will; Whose armour is his honest thought, And simple truth his highest skill; Whose passions not his masters are; Whose soul is still prepar'd for death Untied unto the world with care Of princes’ grace or vulgar breath; Who envies none whom chance doth raise, Or vice; who never understood The deepest wounds are given by praise, By rule of state, but not of good; Who hath his life from rumours freed; Whose conscience
Begin Where You Are
If you want to be happy Begin where you are Don’t wait for some rapture That’s future and far Begin to be joyous Begin to be glad And you’ll soon forget That you ever were sad
Pleasures
First look from morning's window The rediscovered book Fascinated faces Snow, the change of the seasons The newspaper The dog Dialectics Showering, swimming Old music Comfortable shoes Comprehension New music Writing, planting Traveling Singing Being friendly Bertolt Brecht
Happiness Verses
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty. Job 5:17 Happy is the man that...
Smiling Quotes
The secret to style is a beautiful smile. Richelle E Goodrich Wrinkles should merely indicate where smiles have been. Mark Twain A woman...
Cheerfulness Quotes
Laughter is sunshine in a house. William Thackeray He who laughs, lasts. I love those who can smile in trouble. Leonardo da Vinci It...
Cheerfulness Can Be
Animation Brightness Liveliness Pleasantness Fullness of life A continual feast Having good spirits Moderate joyfulness Sunshine in a...
Happiness Can Be
Joy A duty Growth Enduring Gladness Eudaimonia An attitude Blessedness Contentment Fearing God Flourishing Hope in God Not a goal A warm...
Happiness Quotes
Happiness is a byproduct of pursuits that give our life purpose. Happiness is different form pleasure. It has something to do with...
Good Things About Smiling
Relaxes us Boosts mood Invigorates Is courteous Reduces pain Is contagious Reduces stress Relieves anxiety Suggests success Lifts our...
How Cooking Can Make Us Happy or Help Us Calm Down
Cooking Can Help Us: Activate our senses Avoid food allergies or risk Be lifelong learners Be challenged Be comforted Be distracted from...
Laughing Quotes
He who laughs, lasts. Mary Pettibone Poole Laughter heals all wounds. Kevin Hart When the green woods laugh with the voice of joy, And...
Good Things About Laughing
Adds joy and zest to life Attracts people Boosts serotonin production Brings more oxygen into our body Brings people together Burns...