A Moment of Happiness

As 2012 approaches, we all look at it as a FRESH START to life and resolutions.  It seems like we are ready to take charge and live life differently all because the year changed.  However, we often forget, we are able to at anytime of any day, make a fresh start, and approach life with a new outlook.  Nothing, but or own mind stands in the way!

Many of you may not know how much inspirational reading I enjoy doing!  Like all of us, with the little free time i have on my hands, i enjoy spending it not only with my loved ones, but also reading a book called, "The Happiness Project."  I stumbled upoon this book 3 years ago and it has had one of the most profound impacts on my life.  So with each new blog post this year, I will include a few "inspiring pieces" or "moments of happiness" that make a difference in your day.

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I think we can all relate to the following quote...

"I'm happy, but not as happy as I should be. 

I want to appreciate life more and be thankful for what i have.

I want to find happiness under my own roof.

I don't want a crisis to happen to remind me to be happy and thankful."

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Michelle's 12 Ways to Happiness

1. Choose my attitude
2.  Be a positive role model
3. Be the better person
4. Contentment and Happiness are independent of circumstances
5. The grass is as green as it needs to be
6. Get comfortable not knowing
7. Our "In Basket" will never be empty
8. When worry or stress call, hang up
9. Compliment others, make someones day and let them have the glory
10. Life is 10% what happens to us, BUT 90% the way we react
11. Small changes can affect our life significantly and offer the greatest rewards
12. Be gracious for a job and family

Email me your comments, favorite quotes or moments of happiness, I would love to include them in my next posting!

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In Conclusion

I'd like to end with one of my favorite videos about having young children, it makes me cry and appreciate the lives of little ones through their eyes.. 

Directions to View Video:

1. Scroll down to Four Splendid Truths (left side of page)
2.  Click on the Third one, (name of video is "The days are long, but the years are short."

 Click below to view video

The life through a child

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