While you may have flaws, being anxious, and even being angry, don’t forget that your life is the greatest masterpiece in the world. You only fail when you stop trying.

Many people appreciate you, admire you, and love you.

Remember that being happy does not mean not experiencing ups and downs, not having accidents, having an easy job, not having disappointments in a relationship. Being happy means finding strength in forgiveness, hope in battles, a sense of security in fear, and finding love in discord.

It is not only about enjoying a smile, but also reflecting times when there is sadness. It’s not just about celebrating successes, but also about learning from failures. It’s about being happy when you are famous as well when in are not one is looking for you.

Being happy is the result of being able to explore your inner worlds rather than a product of destiny. Stop being a victim and start creating your own destiny. It’s like walking through deserts and being able to find an oasis deep within your soul. It’s about being grateful to God for the miracle of life, every single morning.

Being happy it’s not about being afraid of your own emotions and being able to talk about yourself. Accepting “no” as an answer and trusting criticism, even if when it is not justified. It’s about kissing your kids, cuddling your parents, experiencing sweet moments with your friends, even when they hurt us.

Being happy is to free the living, joyous and simple creature in us, being wise and saying “I have made some mistakes”. It is to have the courage to say, “I am sorry”. To be sensitive enough and say “I need you”. It’s to be able to say, “I love you”.

May your life become the garden of happiness … loving joy in winter and wisdom in summer. And when you make a mistake, start again. Since only then you’ll fall in love with life. You’ll find that being happy does not mean having a perfect life.

Use your tears to water tolerance. Use defeats to practice patience. Learn through mistakes with the serenity of a sculptor. Use pain to find pleasure. Make use of obstacles to open the windows of intelligence. Don’t give up … Above all, don’t give up on people who love you. Never give up on happiness since your life is an incredible show.

 

Extract from a book
Psychiatrist Augusto Cury M.D.
“Diez leyes para ser felices”