The Secrets To Happiness

1. Have a satisfied, contented Mind. Know that certain things.....most things and events are beyond your control. Understand and fully appreciate that life is sunshine an drain, pain and happy feelings, wins and losses. Regularly/Constantly be thankful (show gratitude) for small mercies/blessings/luck whatever you so want to call it.
2. Listen to your favorite music in your spare time.
3 Meditate a little now and then. Spend quiet time with yourself sometimes, enjoying the breeze and the soungs/music of Nature.
4. Admit when you are wrong. Be willing to apologise when wrong. Do not be like my grandma used to say wrong and strong.
5. Do not descriminate other people, or feel you are better than or superior to ohers. Accept that we all are equal-Simple, gullible at times, mortals.
6. Be willing to listen toothers. We cannot do all the talking or lecturing. Admit that there is SOO SOO MUCH we do not know. Be willing to learn. We Learn so much every day.
7. Have manners to others-to all, Be willing to be polite. Remember the importance of Excuse Me, Please, and Thank You. 
8. Spend time appreciating Nature. 
9. I may be wrong with this one-just my opinion. Have a pet or more. Get One or more.
10. Try to avoid stressful people and stressful situations.
11. Sleep well. at least 8 hours has been recommended. But here's the kicker, Oversleeping is also a big big problem.
12. Practice great  health  ghabits generally. Whenever your body signals thirst ensure you get enough water.  The famous Dr Schultz yardsticks good health by a person getting proper fruits and fruit juices and vegetables and going off or defaecating at least once, sometimes twice, or thrice per day. And the Great r Sebi insists that you have an alkali lean in your body. Drink a lot of natural Ginger Beer. Avoid smoking, drugs and alcohol.
13. Be willing to help others and animals including your pets without seeking anything in return. Everytime you do this you automatically fell a surge of Happiness, an yu do get blessings as a result too. Remember also that life is often like a mirror. Show love and you get back love, show hatred an the same is returned.
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