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