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.
