Paying it Forward

What is it we can do to find true happiness and joy in this ever turbulent world.  I learned some interesting truths this evening I would like to pass on to you.  Or in other words I'm paying it forward.

To develop new and lasting relationships we need to focus on five things.

1- Be Honorable- When you do something you know to be wrong, make it right

2-Be Articulate- We need to let people know where we stand, but we need to say it in uplifting and wholesome ways

3- Be Different- Anyone can follow the crowd, stand for something of substance and value.

4- Be Distinct- If you see a need, find a way to fill that need in a way unique to you. 

5- Be Happy- Truly happy people are optimistic.  

I see a lack of civility in the world today.  People seem to be looking out only for themselves, and then wonder why their relationships in business and their personal lives fail.  Let's look at each of these subjects and see if we can't improve our lives. 

Be Honorable- stop passing the buck.  When something goes wrong, or we make a choice that harms another person.  Make it right.  Take responsibility for your actions, and find a way to change. 

Be Articulate- I have watched the language we use in our daily lives dwindle down to nothing more than a string of vulgar words. I wonder what happened to having a debate of ideas without name calling and swearing.  

Be Different- I remember in high school my classmates would follow what ever fashion trend the popular kids would wear just because everyone else did.  Be true to who you are.  It's okay to be different.  It's okay to stand up for yourself.  

Be Distinct- Find out what you can do and do it well.  Its okay to do something uniquely you.  Make the decision to live life with your own flair.  People will remember who you are because you lived your life unlike anyone else. 

Be Happy- Happiness is a choice.  The world all around you can be falling apart and nothing may go your way, but you will always have the choice to act or be acted upon.  Life will not always turn out the way you planned.   You can choose to embrace something new and exciting or constantly lament

how much life isn't fair.  There are certainly people who suffer from debilitating anxiety or depression.  That's not what I am talking about.  Having a bad day can be turned around with a change in attitude.  Wake up every morning and make a conscious choice to be happy.

Until next time.