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wish

i hope you know ....

That you strive to be all that you can be, yet never become a copy of another.

That you realize your own unique qualities and all that makes you special.

That you open up your eyes to the beauty in each day.

That you reach out to other less fortunate that you. That by giving you learn the joy of receiving.

That you let go of the sadness of the past, yet always remember the good moments.

That you learn to accept life as it is, even with its disappointments.

For life is meant to be enjoyed and at all times endured, but never take it for granted.

That you will be aware at all times that you are one special person, among all special persons. And do the best you can.

unusually happy people

the choices that unusually happy people tend to make:

1. Intention: Having an active desire to be happy and committing to living that way.
2. Accountability: Choosing to create the life you want to live, taking full responsibility, refusing to blame others.
3. Identification: Continually looking into yourself to see what makes you uniquely happy.
4. Centrality: Making sure that what makes you happy is central in your life.
5. Recasting: Converting problems into opportunities, transforming trauma into something meaningful.
6. Options: Approaching life with multiple scenarios, being open to new possibilities, a flexible life script.
7. Appreciation: The choice to stay in the present, making each experience precious, appreciating deeply.
8. Giving: Sharing yourself with friends and community.
9. Truthfulness: The choice to be honest with yourself and others in an accountable manner by not allowing societal, corporate or family demands to violate your internal contract.

by Rick Foster and Greg Hicks.