The Times of Our Lives
Filed Under (Uncategorized) by maze_hmm on 04-07-2009
Tagged Under : citizen, garden, generation, harmony, interrelated, life, nation, opinion, population, time, worship
Have you ever thought of having a beautiful home with a lovely garden? Or going to nice church for worship? Eating good and nutritious foods, living in a village of kind and thoughtful neighbors, and ultimately of being a citizen of a happy and prosperous nation? Today, we keep on thinking of wonderful thoughts to keep ourselves going in this unruly and difficult times. We tend to recall those good old days when life is easy and in harmony with what we desire. Old folks would say that the new generation are unfortunate for they are the ones who suffered the ill effect of population explosion, pollution and political chaos. Yes, there’s truth in it. If you were to choose, would you like to remain in the olden days system or way of life? Well, in every generation their is what we call setbacks and dilemmas that existed. These are all relative because what might be good for you might not be good for me. How you see time depends on where you’re viewing it. Difference of opinion seem to be almost inevitable when it comes to agreeing on the facts that happened in each generation. One thing for sure is that all generations are interrelated. We cannot achieve this modern generation without the stone age.
Be Flexible
Filed Under (Uncategorized) by maze_hmm on 30-05-2009
Tagged Under : cope, demands, frustrated, life, misery, self, tool
Another tool for us to be able to cope with life is here. Being flexible is the key to stay away from misery. Exactly…..I get so excited and enthusiastic to post all these wonderful topics of Mr. Matthews. I could not help but to feel proud of what I have to share. All these has a very significant impact of what I am today. All my queries about why people tend to be shrewd found an answer. I’m happier now following his suggestion. This doesn’t help anybody else but myself. I just wish you feel the same after reading this.
Here’s a recipe for permanent misery …
Decide how you think the world SHOULD be.
Then, when life doesn’t obey your rules, get angry!
That’s what miserable people do!
Let’s say you expect that:
* People SHOULD appreciate you.
* Planes SHOULD arrive on time.
* Your husband SHOULD remember your birthday.
Sounds reasonable …
but often, these things won’t happen!
So you end up frustrated.
Happy people make fewer DEMANDS on life.
Instead, they have PREFERENCES!
They say:
“I would prefer “A”, but if “B” happens, it’s OK too!”
I PREFER the neighbours to be quiet -
but if they make a noise, I can handle it.
I PREFER people to see my point of view - but when they disagree, it is OK.
You have preferences about the outcome of your plans, but you accept WHATEVER happens.
So your mission today?
Instead of making DEMANDS on life and people, have PREFERENCES.
There are two ways to become happier:
a) change the world, or
b) change your thinking.
It is easier to change your thinking!
