A BETTER LIFE


"I want a better life." That has become the slogan of our society today.
Everywhere we look there are a thousand suggestions on how to live a better
life. There are pills, exercises, and diet books to help us lose weight so
we can live a better life. There are lotions, treatments, and surgeries to
help us look better so we can live a better life. There are cell phones,
computers, and televisions to keep us connected and entertained so we can
live a better life. There are cars, clothes, and fancy homes to keep us
feeling wealthy so we can live a better life. There are schools, classes,
and colleges to get our kids ready to live an even better life than we do.
There are also jobs, cash, and credit cards to keep us spending for all of
these things so that we can one day, hopefully, have that better life we
dream about.


I want a better life too, but I don't think that any of these things will
help me to get it. I have tried a lot of them over the years and while they
may make you feel better for a moment they don't bring you the lasting
happiness you want. I have found for myself that the only way to have a
better life is to live a better life, and only way to give your children a
better life is to show them how to live a better life as well.


How do you live a better life? You start by living more for your soul and
less for your wallet. You spend more time hugging and less time buying. You
turn off the television and take a walk with your children. You smile more
and worry less. You spend more time with your loved ones and less time at
the office. You laugh longer and more often. You look in your heart more and
in the mirror less. You make your first job spreading joy rather than
earning money. You realize just how much God loves you and you spend your
days sharing that love with everyone you meet. And you always remember that
your life is a gift from God and how you live it is your gift back.


~~Joseph J. Mazzella

Most of us are never happier than when the conversation has
Turned away from others and toward ourselves. When
People talk to us about our lives, our family, our
Achievements or our goals, we subconsciously feel we must
Be worthy of attention. Our confidence rises; we feel
Energized, cared about and uplifted. Deep inside we're a
Little proud that we have become the center of attention.

Now think about how little it would take from you to create
All those positive feelings in others! A few questions,
A focused ear, and a genuine interest in what you are
Hearing, and you too can pass on the gift of caring. Imagine
The power we could create if we all did this today !!!!!!!

Let's try it!

~~unknown