How to be miserable … ( 09 / 12 / 2011 )
How to be miserable … ( 09 / 12 / 2011 )
“ HOW TO BE MISERABLE : Think primarily about yourself … Listen greedily to what people say about you … Desire to be appreciated … Be envious of others ’ success … Gossip about strangers , politicians & other “ bad people ”… Take criticism personally … Desire for others to agree with you … Strive for your “ fair share ”… Sulk if people are not grateful for you … Harbor hatred for your enemies … Open up to no one … Yearn to be loved … Do little for others & much for yourself .” ~ unknown
HOW TO BE HAPPY : Think on others … See the Good & the Amazing all around you … Desire to lessen the suffering of strangers … Revel in the victories of even your enemies … Compliment those you pass by , encourage politicians to remember the service their job entails , and openly forgive all those ( including your “ leaders ”) who are wronging you & yours … Receive criticism humbly – use what applies ; gently discard what does not … Detach from others ’ actions & opinions … Strive to Give all that you have to give … Have compassion for your enemies … Open UP to everyone … Yearn to serve them … Do everything for others fully and nothing solely for yourself .
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