Things happy people do differently

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Happiness is a form of courage. ~Holbrook Jackson

Originally posted May, 2012

Via a good friend of mine, I found a piece on the 15 things happy people do differently. Basically the article focus on the characteristics happy people have and the choices they make like accepting new things instead of resisting change, forgiving instead of holding a grudge. A great piece, enjoy and have a happy day my friends. ~ Rev Kane

1. LOVE vs. FEAR.
2. ACCEPTANCE vs. RESISTANCE.
3. FORGIVENESS vs. UNFORGIVENESS.
4. TRUST vs. DOUBT.
5. MEANING vs. AMBITION.
6. PRAISING vs. CRITICIZING.
7. CHALLENGES vs. PROBLEMS.
8. SELFLESSNESS vs. SELFISHNESS.
9. ABUNDANCE vs. LACK/POVERTY.
10. DREAMING BIG vs. BEING REALISTIC.
11. KINDNESS vs. CRUELTY.
12. GRATITUDE vs. INGRATITUDE.
13. PRESENCE/ ENGAGEMENT vs. DISENGAGEMENT.
14. POSITIVITY vs. NEGATIVITY.
15. TAKING RESPONSIBILITY vs. BLAMING.

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4 Responses to Things happy people do differently

Morton Design Works says:

May 15, 2012 at 10:09 pm

For me, I put taking responsibility first, then the rest of the list in random order. I need to take responsibility for myself to be happy and to make that choice before I can consciously make all of the other things happen. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with one simple step.” This quote by Lao Tzu may be one of the most profound logical statements ever, as it encompasses everything into the act of action. Like you said, happiness is a choice people make.

Thanks for sharing this list!

- zdeaconblue says:
  
  May 16, 2012 at 8:18 am
  
  Thanks for the great comment ~ Rev Kane
  
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- zdeaconblue says:
  
  May 28, 2012 at 5:28 pm
  
  Thanks for the trackback ~ Rev Kane