Chuck Sears Happiness is a habit, a byproduct of right thinking and living. Here are the “Twelve Rules for Happiness” by Grenville Kleiser, a writer known for his inspirational works.
Live a Simple Life
Be temperate in your habits. Avoid self-seeking and selfishness. Make simplicity the keynote of your daily plans. Simple things are best.
Spend less than you earn
It may be difficult, but it pays large dividends in contentment. Keep out of debt. Cultivate frugality, prudence and self -denial. Avoid extravagance.
Think constructively
Train yourself to think clearly and accurately. Store your mind with useful thoughts. Stand porter at the door of your mind.
Cultivate a yielding disposition
Resist the common tendency to want your own way. See the other’s viewpoint.
Be grateful
Begin the day with gratitude for your opportunities. Be glad for the privilege of life and work.
Rule your moods
Cultivate a mental attitude of peace and goodwill.
Give generously
There is no greater joy in life than to render happiness to others by means of intelligent giving.
Work with right motives
The highest purpose of your life should be to grow in spiritual grace and power.
Be interested in others
Divert your mind from self-centeredness. In the degree that you give, serve and help, you will experience the by product of happiness.
Live in a day tight compartment
That is live one day at a time. Concentrate on your immediate task. Make the most of today.
Have a hobby
Nature study, walking, gardening, music, golfing, carpentry, stamp collecting, sketching, voice culture, public speaking, foreign language, chess, books, photography, social service, travel, authorship. Cultivate an avocation to which you can turn for diversion and relaxation.
Keep close to God
True and enduring happiness depends primarily upon close alliance with him. It is your privilege to share his thoughts for your spiritual nourishment and to have constant assurance of divine protection and guidance.
-Grenville Kleiser
