Regardless of what we believe to be at root of this constant wanting, it seems to take conscious and deliberate effort to experience contentment or satisfaction in our lives — to fully appreciate life, people, and activities we engage in. And, this doesn't mean appreciating things that are hurtful, wrong, or violent, because that would reflect not fully appreciating ourselves or other people.

Instead, it means taking a new look at ourselves, life, and world around us and seeing beauty that is there. It doesn't mean ignoring what isn't right, like violence in our and other countries, but it also doesn't mean denying good we do see.

It means getting in touch with awe of a child who see magic in everything, who notices simplest of things and takes great pleasure in them. It means appreciating and valuing yourself, people you know, what you've done, and what you are doing. It means slowing down and savouring every moment, or as many moments as possible rather than hurrying along to next task.

By noticing more, and by appreciating what is good in their lives (like glass full of fresh clean water), many people find that they begin to feel more content — they find what they were searching for all along.

3.Live your life as if each minute were your last. This has been said so many times that we normally brush thought aside. Why do we do this? It is a crucial part of happiness and joy. We have a tremendous power within us to change our world. I believe strongly that we create our own world by making each choice that is offered to us every second of day. That is ONLY power we have; but it is an incredible power! When we decide to consciously choose to make each and every decision, then we are creating our world on a minute-by-minute basis. Making our choices becomes easier! Simply follow guidelines as you defined who you are in step 1!

4. Let it go. We have no power over future! You can worry, fret, get ulcers, scream, shout, and go down kicking, but you will not alter future one bit and more importantly, while you are making that fuss about future, you might miss making a couple of crucial, conscious choices in here and now that allow you to create your future!

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