HappinessWritten by Joyce C. Lock
We convince ourselves that life will be better when we have a baby or another one. When we finally get what we thought we wanted, we find ourselves exhausted. Then, we conclude we will be more content when children are older. Only, they do get older. Then, we have teenagers to deal with. Surely, happiness will come once they have outgrown that stage. But, no, wait. They leave nest. We tell ourselves that life will be complete when our spouse gets their act together, when we get a nicer car, when we get a raise, when we have grandchildren, or when we are able to go on a nicer vacation. The truth is, there is no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when? Your life will always be filled with challenges. It is best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. There is no way to happiness. Happiness is way. So, treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special enough to share your time with; and remember that time waits for no one.
| | A Way to EscapeWritten by Joyce C. Lock
Have you ever stumped your toe and most fowl words hung on tip of your tongue? Maybe, when a gorgeous babe walked by, you caught them checking you out. Perhaps, dry cleaners ruined your outfit and a few choice words came to mind. Suppose a check was delivered to you in mail, by mistake. Consider if someone set out to hurt you and perfect opportunity arose to get even. Have you ever found yourself in a position where, if you just keep your mouth shut, you will receive credit? Perhaps you observe keys in another's car. Maybe you're in a different town where no one would notice you visiting local bar. Or, you're on vacation, at beach, where church members will never see how you dress. Have you ever been tempted, when a store clerk doesn't notice extra item in your cart? Maybe you think a tranquilizer really would calm your nerves. Suppose you ran across a girly magazine and it kept saying, "Just one look." Sometimes, that's all it takes.
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