"We should, indeed, learn from the past - particularly
from the mistakes we have made in the past. We certainly don't want
to make the same mistakes again."
"Don't keep longing for the past. Today is much
more important. It's the present - what's happening now - and you
should make the most of it."
"Enthusiasm is, in fact, critical for a full life, and
if you've got enthusiasm you will also have an optimistic outlook.
Both can make a big difference in your life, and both are needed to really
enjoy it."
"One of the things needed to enjoy life, particularly
as you get older, is keeping busy. Keeping busy and not being bored
is one of the keys to a happy life."
"It's the little things that really count; they're the
things that keep your enthusiasm up and give you a feeling of joy every
day, and they are easy to come by. The old saying, 'Stop and Smell
the Roses' may be worn out, but it's still worth thinking about."
"Learning, happiness and satisfaction with life all go
hand in hand. People are never bored when they're learning something
new. You could take a course at night school, or just read a 'how
to' book."
"A new hobby is a great way to spend your spare time,
and it will likely bring you a lot of enjoyment. The list of hobbies
is endless."
"I love certain programs on TV as much as anyone, but
sitting in front of the TV night after night and on weekends, watching
everything that comes on is merely letting life pass."
"What you want is to 'live' life, not just watch it pass.
You want to enjoy life."
"Laughter always makes you feel good. When you're
laughing, you're enjoying life. Furthermore, it relieves stress,
and makes you happy."
"Maybe your job gives you little enjoyment. If possible,
make changes so that you enjoy it more. Enjoy the people at work."
"Hope gives you strength and is essential for happiness.
Holding on to it is critical. Without it all is lost. Hope
is good for the soul; it makes you feel good, and it makes life worth living."
"Your attitude is a reflection of what is going on in
your brain. Your attitude is what you show other people and if it
is positive it radiates from you."
"Happiness is important to everybody and everybody strives
for it, and it is good for you in so many ways; we think better, feel better,
perform better, and are healthier when we are happy."
"Being needed give life more meaning, and it gives you
a feeling of satisfaction and confidence."
"People are happiest when they have goals, and while they
are trying to achieve them there is little time to get bored. People
who are frequently bored, and have little to do, soon become dissatisfied,
and this usually leads to unhappiness."
"Life has meaning. You are grateful for, and appreciative of all the things you have. You are continually thinking about how lucky you are - not bemoaning the fact that you're not rich, or have a few aches and pains. You're grateful for your health, your financial security, your family, your friends and all the material things you have."
Contributed by Barry Parker
Learn
from Yesterday, Live for Today, Hope for Tomorrow
