Simple Minded

To be simple minded is one of the greatest things we can do for ourselves I believe.

I love the simpleness of children and how they are so happy with the little things

in life.

For instance:

Your little guy is motivated to go potty so he can have some crushed ice, watch a cartoon,

or eat certain food.

Your children want to listen so they can please you..

(although I think you and I would agree that they do it for other reasons)

such as: tv, movies, games, food etc.. at least that is what I remember doing myself

at their age!

I understand why it says we are to become as little children...

To have that naive belief that you can do anything,

To become anyone you want to become,

To go to the moon and back,

To be the first person to...

To trust your parents and those around you,

that YOU CAN make a difference.

Oh the simple mindedness of little children!

To not take things for granted and appreciate all that is around us.

Happiness is:

Buddha:
Happiness comes when your work and words are of benefit to yourself and others

Gratefulness is the key to a happy life that we hold in our hands, because if we are not grateful, then no matter how much we have we will not be happy -- because we will always want to have something else or something more.

The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

ODE TO BEING HAPPY

Happiness is a state of mind

Not a state of being

It isn’t wealth you’ll find

Nor of things you’re seeing

It’s not a search eternal

With all life’s ups and downs

It’s a condition quite abnormal

With humanity’s worried frowns.

It’s a rare and precious smile

A warm hug from a friend

Those who stay a while

With warm time you gladly spend.

A warm and cosy fire

Inside from winter’s wind.

Of love you never tire

From those who are so kind.

Take time to think about it

Those times you’ve felt so good

Happiness just seemed to fit

The way it always should.

By Luke

Consider Yourself Hugged today and may we always pay attention to those "little" things in life that make the biggest differences!!