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have named this homepage, "Thinking Happiness" because I have resolved
to do just that. Life has not been kind just lately and I am tired
of crying and tired of grief. I have decided that it is, in that
well-worn phrase, time to "count my blessings".
The
idea for this came about when I read the poem, which I have included on
this page below. It was an inspiration to me. I hope that,
as well as a little therapy for me, it is of some interest to you.
Think of the things that make you happy,
Not the things that make you sad;
Think of the fine and true in mankind,
Not its sordid side and bad;
Think of the blessings that surround you,
Not the ones that are denied;
Think of the virtues of your friendships,
Not the weak and faulty side;
Think of the gains you've made in business,
Not the losses you've incurred;
Think of the good of you that's spoken,
Not some cruel, hostile word;
Think of the days of health and pleasure,
Not the days of woe and pain;
Think of the days alive wth sunshine,
Not the dismal days of rain;
Think of the hopes that lie before you,
Not the waste that lies behind;
Think of the treasures you have gathered,
Not the ones you've failed to find;
Think of the service you may render,
Not of serving self alone;
Think of the happiness of others,
And in this you'll find your own!
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(This site replaces Dedicated
to Friendship, which you can now find in Athena.)
© An EP Page 1999
Last Updated: October 17 1999
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