How to Grow Happiness

Step 1:

Plant yourself deep in a bed of faith,

and pack it down solid and tight. Drench

daily with positive thinking, and keep

saturated just right. Mulch often with

forgiveness, for this will help you grow.

Quickly remove any seeds of worry,

for they will soon germinate, and keep

out the weeds of despair. Nourish

disappointments with hope whenever it is

needed, and always stay cool and shaded

when you feel irritated or heated. Trim

away guilt or depression, for they create

decay, and cultivate with happy memories

as often as every day.



Step 2:

Harvest the lessons of the past; just

dig, pick, and hoe. And nurture the roots

of the present, for now is when you

flourish and grow. Start planting for the

future; set your goals in a row. Spade

the bed well for all your dreams to grow.



Step 3:

Remember that grief is a natural

predator, so learn to tolerate some

damage. Protect your garden with daily

prayers, for this will help you manage.

Bury the criticism and complaining, for

they are injurious pests.

Sow the seed of love wherever you

you may go - for joy, love, and laughter

are surely bound to grow. Although the

thorns of life may be here to stay, just

sprout a smile along the way... and be

thankful for what you have today!