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Learning to Live Well

Date: Apr 11 2008

Author: ruth_123

Lesson

Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey.

I read this message on a daily devotional book I have been subscribing for years. I was touched by the story of a lady named Tamer Lee Owens who credited “laughter, the Lord, and the little things” for making it to her 104^th birthday celebration.

Of course, not all of us will be able to live 104 years. Some will barely make it to 60, 70 or 80 years. But no matter how much time we are given to stay here on earth, we can learn from Tamer Lee how to enjoy each day in our lives.

“The cheerful live longest in years, and afterwards in our regards. Cheerfulness is the offshoot of goodness.”

- Christian Nestell Bovee

People who laugh often live longer as they overcome the darkness of trouble with

a cheerful disposition. Remember the Filipino comedian Rene Requiestas? A huge picture of his toothless grin (one which paved the way to his stardom) was displayed during his funeral so that people will always remember him for the laughter and fun he brought as an actor.

“God is the brave man’s hope and not the coward’s excuse.”

- Plutarch

There always comes a time when we are faced with indecision in making plans for our lives. Uncertainty of the future battles against our will but oftentimes it is our unwavering faith in God that makes us determined to take the risk and succeed. The conviction of knowing that God will never forsake those who call unto Him enables us to move on.

“That man is richest whose pleasures are the cheapest.”

- Henry David Thoreau

It does not take a lot of money, power and fame to enjoy life. Waking up with the

thought that your family and friends love you for who you are, taking a good sip of Coke to refresh yourself on an extra hot day, laughing at some silly jokes shared by a colleague – all these are simple things which can give real happiness that we oftentimes overlook.

All of us are given chances to make our lives well-lived and memorable enough even if we depart from this world. No matter what life brings, it only takes a right attitude to keep us going. Laughter, the Lord and the little things – well, we may not make it to 104 years, but we can enjoy each day of our lives with these in mind.

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sunshine_guo

China

i like it "Happiness is not a destination but a day-by-day journey" .

Jeen

China

yeah, just looking aound, you can find many happiness in your life. Parents' consideration, friends' smile, the beautiful scenics and birds' singings, all of these are what God bestows us. Learn to appreciate what you have owned, try to enjoy them, and smile to them, you can find that your life is so fantastic and happy. Truobles are nothing, they'll finally go away. Just keep smiling when you face anything.

Grace-zcx

China

very good!

carpenter33

China

Happy life and cherish what you have!

sali11

Algeria

you look very exating sweet ruth

that you mean you love helping peaple and draw smile them faces

and you are a good pearson go ahead

and good chance.

yi_01213

Hong Kong

great! i like it!

thanks for your sharing

MisaGrace

China

Yes~the text is great! I like laughing in my daily life, laugh can makes you healthier!

fullmoon _231

Saudi Arabia

vry goooooooooooooooooog point think alot

sand up

Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

well, well

atifatef

Palestinian Territory, Occupied

It is nice

nana630

China

thanks

i love it

merllan

Bulgaria

great!

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