Alphabet of Happiness


          A--Accept.   Accept others  for who they are  and for the choices
          they've made  even if   you  have difficulty understanding  their
          beliefs, motives, or actions.

          B--Break Away.  Break away from everything that stands in the way
          of what you hope to  accomplish with your life.

          C--Create.  Create a  family of friends  whom you can share  your
          hopes, dreams,  sorrows, and happiness with.

          D--Decide.  Decide that you'll  be successful and happy come what
          may,  and good   things will  find you.  The roadblocks  are only
          minor obstacles along the way.

               E--Explore.  Explore and experiment.   The world has much to
          offer, and  you  have much    to give.  And  every time  you  try
          something new, you'll learn more about  yourself.

          F--Forgive.  Forgive and forget.  Grudges only weigh you down and
          inspire unhappiness  and grief.  Soar above it, and remember that
          everyone makes mistakes.

          G--Grow.  Leave the childhood monsters behind. They can no longer
          hurt you or  stand in your way.

          H--Hope.   Hope for  the best and  never forget that  anything is
          possible as long as  you remain dedicated to the task.

          I--Ignore.   Ignore the  negative voice  inside your head.  Focus
          instead on  your goals   and remember your  accomplishments. Your
          past success is only a small  inkling of what the future holds.

          J--Journey.    Journey  to  new  worlds,  new  possibilities,  by
          remaining open-minded. Try  to learn something new every day, and
          you'll grow.

          K--Know.  Know that no matter how bad things seem, they'll always
          get better.  The   warmth of spring  always follows  the harshest
          winter.

          L--Love.  Let love fill your heart  instead of hate. When hate is
          in your heart,  there's room  for nothing else, but when love  is
          in your heart, there's  room for endless happiness.

          M--Manage.  Manage your time and your expenses wisely, and you'll
          suffer less stress   and worry. Then  you'll be able to  focus on
          the important things in life.

          N--Notice.   Never ignore  the poor,  infirm, helpless,  weak, or
          suffering. Offer your  assistance when possible, and always  your
          kindness and understanding

          O--Open.   Open your eyes and take in  all the beauty around you.
          Even  during  the   worst  of  times,  there's still  much  to be
          thankful for.

          P--Play.   Never forget to have fun  along the way. Success means
          nothing without  happiness.

          Q--Question.  Ask many questions, because you're here to learn.

          R--Relax.   Refuse to let  worry and stress  rule your  life, and
          remember that things   always have  a way of  working out in  the
          end.

          S--Share.  Share  your talent, skills,  knowledge, and time  with
          others. Everything  that you invest in others  will return to you
          many times over.

          T--Try.   Even  when your  dreams seem  impossible to  reach, try
          anyway. You'll be  amazed by what you can accomplish.

          U--Use.   Use  your gifts  to  your best  ability. Talent  that's
          wasted has  no value.   Talent that's used will  bring unexpected
          rewards.

          V--Value.    Value  the  friends  and  family  members  who  have
          supported and encouraged  you, and be there for them as well.

          W--Work.  Work hard every day  to be the best person you  can be,
          but never feel   guilty if  you fall short  of your goals.  Every
          sunrise offers a second  chance.

          X--X-Ray.   Look deep inside  the hearts of those  around you and
          you'll see the  goodness and beauty within.

          Y--Yield.   Yield to commitment. If you  stay on track and remain
          dedicated, you'll  find success at the end of the road.

          Z--Zoom.  Zoom to a happy place when bad memories or sorrow rears
          its ugly head.   Let nothing interfere with  your goals. Instead,
          focus on your abilities,  your dreams, and a brighter tomorrow.

          Note.  "Alphabet  of Happiness," written and  designed by Bobette
          Bryan, 2000