by Barbara Garcia

Created on: September 16, 2009   Last Updated: September 17, 2009

A recipe for a long happy life

first you will need :

1 tablespoon of a positive attitude

a pinch of creativity

a dash of drama free friends and love ones

1 tablespoon of communication skills

1 tablespoon of respect

2 cups of love

A positive attitude will allow you to always see the best side of everything before you see the bad. Seeing the best sides will keep you in the best moods. Always keep a positive mind. When you see that half glass of water, see it as half full. Believe in yourself. If you will believe in you, others will believe in you also.

Communication skills say that not only are you able to speak well and voice your feelings to others, but that you are able to be a good listener as well. Let it be known that you actually hear what is being said to you.

Creativity does wonders for you. Especially when life's circumstances throw you a curve, maybe a loss in job, and unexpected move. Get creative with that loss of income, find things that you can do that make you happy without spending money. Look at an unexpected move as an opportunity to start over, meet new friends.

Drama-free friends are great to be around. When you can alleviate the arguing and bickering, you keep away stress. We all know stress is no good. Happy, good-spirited people bring smiles.....lots of smiles and joy. Laughter is good for the soul. And it rids you of stress.

Respecting each others views and differences on life and the issues that are involved in our day-to-day living is a must. We should all be able to give as well as receive. Respecting one's privacy and confidence and having them respect yours goes without saying.

Now the finally and most important ingredient......love. Lots of love is also a must. Being able to show it as well as speak or communicate it is very important. Mix all these together for a long and happy life.

Remembe,r no matter who you run into in life, or what circumstances arise, what counts most is what you do about it. How you react to it., And how you deal with it. You have the control over your life and how happy you will or want to be, strive for that Godly kind of love. You will never go wrong with it. Live long and be happy.

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