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I found this knowledge on my daughter's bulletin board this morning (she moved away to college and beyond some years ago). It has no author indicated, and perhaps it came with a bunch of flowers or a get well card she might have received in the past. Nonetheless, given the "meltdown" on Wall Street and the confused Congress and witless White House, and the maelstrom of maddening politicians seeking (re)election, these words are worth reading.

Twelve Simple Rules for Happiness

1) Live a simple life. Do not plan too many things for each day. Be temperate and moderate in your lifestyle.

2) Spend less than you earn. This may be difficult to do, but it pays big dividends in contentment and peace of mind.

3) Think constructively. Store useful thoughts in your mind.

4) Cultivate a flexible disposition. Resist the tendency to want your own way. Try to see another person's point of view. Listen.

5) Be grateful. Begin each day with a prayer of thanksgiving for all your blessings.

6) Rule your moods. Your mental attitude is all-important in living at peace with others.

7) Give generously. Intelligent giving of your time, talents, personality, and money will bring great joy.

8) Work with right motives. Seek to grow in favor with God and man, seeking His will first in your life.

9) Be interested in others. As we serve others, we reap happiness as a by-product of a life of self-giving.

10) Make the most of today. Use it wisely so you may look back on it without regret.

11) Take time for a hobby. Time spent on leisure interests should bring you diversion and relaxation.

12) Stay close to God. Enduring happiness depends on continuing spiritual nourishment. As God's children, we have His promise of constant love and care.

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Thanks for reading. Enjoy your day and may happiness accompany you on the Career Path Express™.

Daniel A. Cabrera is an international business executive who blogs on topics of interest relating to international or regional business (notably Latin America), as well as career development or transition challenges, observations on life here in the USA or abroad, and the occasional whimsical thought or comment. He welcomes your comments and invites you to share his postings with others with whom you come into contact in your daily travels.

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