Do this and really start living
I have come to the conclusion that there are too many people who live a life of drudgery. Every time I talk I meet nice people who have just given up on life. Not that they want to end it. They just find that life is such a heavy burden. They tell me sad stories of their pain and disappointment; stories that are filled with negative self-talk, sadness, and rejection. It reminds me of what George Bernard Shaw once said,
“Some people should have written on his tombstone: Died at 30. Buried at 82.”
I agree with Sam Butler when he says that our main task in life is to enjoy it.
Life is short and we only go through once, so I want to make sure that my life is a joyous and fun experience despite the inevitable pain and suffering. Here are some suggestions that I use to bring joy, laughter, and peace into my life. I hope they do for you what they have done for me. Remember that the key to making them work is commitment to your application.
Ways to thrive, not just survive
* Commit to putting the fun back in your life. Whatever is fun for you, do it, and do it often.
*laughs more Become a riverologist. Watch funny movies and sitcoms, collect and show funny cartoons. Isn’t that what the fridge door is for? Hang out with funny people. Frequent the humor section of your public library. LIVE BETTER, LAUGH MORE
* Develop a strong sense of ESP (The Enjoyment of Simple Pleasures) Life is full of simple pleasures if we would only slow down and seek them out. Just last night I stood at my front window overlooking the golf course and watched a full autumn moon rise in the eastern sky. I stood in silence contemplating the awesome beauty of a moonlit night. It filled me with peace, stillness, and an overwhelming sense of joy. A perfect example of ESP
* Go for a brisk walk in nature. You’ll feel good and get in touch with your lost sense of wonder. There is nothing that lifts my sagging spirits faster than a nature walk.
* Reach out and help someone. I believe that we are never more alive than when we reach out to help another human being. True happiness comes from investing your energy in caring for others and for creation.
DO THIS AND START LIVING FOR REAL.
Life is to be enjoyed, not suffered.