Welcome to our Happ-E-Newsletter for July 1, 2001.
This is a bimonthly newsletter whose purpose is to remind you to be happy. It will also let you know about meetings, happiness information, and a copy of the Be Happy Zone Articles published twice a month in the Fairfield Citizen-News. Read today's article: Happiness Revolution! Enjoy it, and pass it on to your friends.
Happ-E-News:) Our next meeting will be Thursday, September 13, 2001. Plan to come on down and meet some happy people.
Happ-E-Quote:) "Choice theory explains that, for all practical purposes, we choose everything we do, including the misery we feel. Other people can neither make us miserable nor make us happy. All we can get from them or give to them is information. But by itself, information cannot make us do or feel anything." - William Glasser, M.D.
Happ-E-Book Recommendation:) CHOICE THEORY, A New
Psychology of Personal Freedom, by William Glasser, M.D.
Happ-E-Book Quote:) "Whenever you feel as if you don't have the freedom you want in a relationship, it is because you, your partner, or both of you are unwilling to accept the choice theory axiom: You can only control your own life." - William Glasser, M.D.
Happ-E-Gram:) "Call it a Happ-E-Gram." A suggestion from our friend Bob Sanzo at Parade Magazine in New York. Thank you Bob, we will use your idea in our Newsletter.
Happ-E-Mail Response:) Lionel's article (Enjoy the Moment! May 23, 2001) - it was fabulous. It is exactly what I spoke about the other day, about taking the clutter out of your mind and being in and appreciating the moment. It was very moving and puts everything into perspective.
I especially liked the part when the wind blew the page. This is
so profound and true - this is something I am trying to look at more closely. Sometimes I resist and react to things that come instead of accepting them - It's so simple to just go with it - It's a lot more peaceful and joyful in the long run - don't you think?
Now I would like to put this attitude to use. Thanks for sharing your words of wisdom. Sending my love. J.P.
Happ-E-Power:) "Make THE HAPPINESS DECISION! When you decide on BEING HAPPY right now you get a 100% return on your investment. Life has meaning and happiness in it only when you decide it does. No one can decide for you, the decision is yours alone." - Lionel R. Ketchian
Happ-E-Thought:) "Our greatest happiness… does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits." - Thomas Jefferson
Our Summer Happ-E-Meeting:) The HAPPINESS CLUB had a wonderful presentation for the 38 people that were present with Alice Katz, M.S. presentation on the: "The Spirit of Happiness!" and Lionel Ketchian also gave a talk.
Stay Cool! Be Happ-E!:)
See you all in September at our next meeting Thursday, September 13,
Be Happy! Stay Happy!
Lionel
P.S. Read the article Happiness Revolution! below!
BE HAPPY ZONE, By Lionel Ketchian June 20, 2001,Fairfield Citizen-News
Happiness Revolution!
Lately everywhere you look you see smiley faces, stickers, and products. Advertisers are using the words "happy" in their campaigns. So many magazines are doing articles on how to be happy. More books are being written about happiness than ever before. Welcome to the Happiness Revolution!
As the psychologist William James said: "The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds can change the outer aspects of their lives."
The Happiness Revolution will not only show us the way to happiness; but will point out our way to ultimate power and personal peace. This is nothing less than a revolution for our evolution.
What is ultimate power? It is the power you have over yourself. It is the power of the force of your happiness to transform your life. It has a strength that carries you to your destination.
Have you ever felt unhappy? Do you like the way it feels? Is feeling unhappy worth it? Unhappiness, just like happiness, is a decision you make. Sure unhappiness is a result of your moods, and state of mind. Unhappiness is a feeling inside you, isn't it? You tell yourself it is caused by what you experience. What if I told you that you make yourself unhappy? How would that make you feel? It should make you feel great. If unhappiness is under your control then happiness is also under your control.
"Is there anything men take more pains about than to render themselves unhappy?" - Benjamin Franklin
When you choose unhappiness you give people and circumstances power and control over you. What you're doing when you're unhappy is giving your power away. You are allowing situations to be more important than the power of control you have within yourself. Have you ever felt that things seemed tough? A possible reason for this is that you are being too tough on yourself. Maybe what you need to do is lighten up. This could be one of the reasons you are experiencing unhappiness.
Is their another way to live? If you think there is a way you can become happy, you're right. If you think there's no way you can become happy, you're right. Either way you are right. The question is not about whether you are right or not, but are you happy? Only if you think you can become happy will you ever be happy. Do you know why? You can only find happiness in yourself. That's why, happiness is a decision only you can make.
What is happiness? Happiness is a positive state of mind. In many way's happiness cannot be defined because it is an individual reality. Happiness is a state of mental and physical health. It can give you the wisdom and ability to withstand abuse. Happiness is a state of wealth. Happiness grants you the capacity to satisfy your desires.
The definition of happiness on our web site is as follows: Happiness is an inner state of well being. A state of well being enables you to profit from you're highest: thoughts, wisdom, intelligence, common sense, emotions, health, and spiritual values in your life.
What are you waiting for? YES, YOU! We live our lives looking for happiness. Why not decide to be happy right now? Are you waiting for someone to create this happiness for you? If you have not decided to be happy right now, then you are waiting for something to make you happy, aren't you? Why wait? Has waiting for happiness worked for you this far in your life? Will happiness be better or more rewarding if you wait?
Make THE HAPPINESS DECISION! When you decide on BEING HAPPY right now you get a 100% return on your investment. Life has meaning and happiness in it only when you decide it does. No one can decide for you, the decision is yours alone. Happiness can actually help you understand life.
Every day you don't make THE HAPPINESS DECISION is another day that you are not BEING HAPPY and that day is gone and lost forever. Happiness is not only what you want, it's what you need. THE HAPPINESS DECISION is a strategy for living well. It will keep you on the right track. You can bet your unhappiness on it.
Our last meeting for the summer is, June 28, 2001, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. The topic is "The Spirit of Happiness!" There will be a presentation by Lionel Ketchian and psychotherapist Alice Katz, M.S., the author of many books including; It's Not Personal! A Guide to Anger Management. It will be held in the Rotary Room, at the Fairfield Public Library, located at 1080 Old Post Road. Admission is free.
Can you afford to be happy? Yes, you can, because everyone knows that money can't buy happiness. Actually you can't afford not to be happy, it is your true wealth. Join the Happiness Revolution!
Lionel Ketchian is the founder of the Happiness Club, a Happiness Coach, and can be reached at PrintLRK@aol.com. The Web site is www.HappinessClub.com REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
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