Usually on most days
Life’s journey moves along
Solving another maze
Each answer never wrong
Hourly reality check
Simple truths always guide
Avoiding any wrecks
Every step filled with pride
Tomorrow will bring change
Certain as each sunrise
Stirring thoughts to exchange
Nothing waits in disguise
Goodness set to deploy
Positive always leads
Going forward brings joy
Lasting happiness freed
The secret of greatness is simple: do better work than any other man in your field–and keep on doing it.
Happiness doesn’t come from doing what we like to do but from liking what we have to do.
Wilferd Peterson (1900-1995) was a prolific American author. While he published nine books, his inspirational essays filled the pages of a national Sunday newspaper supplement, THIS WEEK.
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.
Sometimes our light goes out, but is blown again into instant flame by another encounter with another human being.
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a French-born theologian, writer, humanitarian, and philosopher. He received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his philosophy of “Reverence for Life.”
Living on hidden island
Searching through another day
Overwhelming heartache
Waiting, filled with emptiness
Whispering thoughts, every night
Hearing silence once again
Tears drowning in sorrow
Waiting for new direction
Making one more decision
Holding torch, ready to light
Prepared to burn last bridge
Waiting to strike final match
Listening again, a voice
Growing stronger each minute
Conscience stirs from abyss
Waiting, no longer needed
Turning life’s page, new chapter
Leaving island at long last
Light leads to happiness
Revealing brilliant sunrise
Happiness grows dim
Another person inspires—
Restarting life’s fire
Positive thinking
Finding abundance of peace—
Heart fills with kindness
Both man and nature
Aging shows on life’s outside—
Soul’s depths much alive
You’ve got to get up every morning with a smile on your face.
I’m like a plant, I reach for the sun.
Carole King (born 1942) is an American singer and songwriter. She has received numerous awards, including a Grammy for Song of Year (“You’ve Got a Friend”) and Kennedy Center Honors.
We carry the seeds of happiness with us wherever we go.
The greater part of our happiness or misery depends upon our dispositions, and not upon our circumstances.
Martha Washington (1731-1802) was American’s first lady when her husband, George Washington served as the nation’s first President. She proved to be a worthy partner with her husband, as she frequently remained at the front lines during the American Revolutionary War and also managed his affairs at home while he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army.
Prescription for a happier and healthier life: resolve to slow down your pace; learn to say no gracefully; resist the temptation to chase after more pleasure, more hobbies, and more social entanglements.
From Matthew 18:4: “Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
James Dobson (born 1936) is an American psychologist and Christian author. In 1977 his efforts started Focus on the Family where he remained actively involved until 2010.
Many persons have a wrong idea of what constitutes true happiness. It is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose.
From Job 36:11: “If they listen and serve Him, they complete their days in prosperity and their years in pleasantness.”
Be yourself. The world worships the original.
Happiness is good health and a bad memory.
Ingrid Bergman (1915-1982) was a Swedish-born actress who starred in a variety of European and American productions. Over a five-decade career, her acting earned her countless awards, including three Academy Awards.
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