Joan wrote:
> I have found that happiness comes when anger, intimidation and
> hopelessness are replaced by compassion, charity and humility based
> on the Golden Rule and the Serenity Prayer. ... having a very
> positive and enthusiastic attitude every minute of every day which
> sets the finest example for all.... It's your choice and no one can
> take that away from you.
Well said...it's not what happens to us that matters, it's how we
respond to what happens to us. It's a big different. We are in
control of how we respond to every day...we decide whether we are
going to have a terrible day or a great day! I really like how Les
Brown says: "Are you going to let someone else's vision of you become
your reality?"
> Sticks and stones may hurt my bones, but words will never harm me.
Of this I disagree...words and our 'self talk' are probably the most
important ingredient to a successful and happy life. Of course, Joan
may be (and this is a more likely interpretation) that other's peoples
words will never harm me. Even in that, I tend to disagree. Constant
exposure to negative influences, comments, and words, can have a major
influence over time. It's called the compounding effect.
Gary Scherling
Helping people help themselves
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/GScherling_GMS_TPN
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