How To Be Cheerful
Read the inspirational words of wisdom in the thoughts of William James on how to be cheerful. While these thoughts were written many years ago they still have application today. Also enjoy the quotes and sayings on the topic of cheerful. An attitude of being cheerful is one which makes life easy and happier.|
How To Be Cheerful By William James The voluntary path to cheerfulness, if our spontaneous be lost, is to sit up cheerfully, and act and speak as if cheerfulness wee already there. To feel brave, act as if we were brave, use all our will to that end, and courage will very likely replace fear. If we act as if from some better feeling, the bad feeling soon folds its tent like an Arab and silently steals away. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ More thoughts on being cheerful: "Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body." Joseph Addison "Wondrous is the strength of cheerfulness, and its power of endurance. The cheerful man will do more in the same time, will do it ;better, will preserve it longer, than the sad or sullen." Thomas Carlyle "There is no personal charm so great as the charm of a cheerful temperament." Henry van Dyke "The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up." Mark Twain "Developing a cheerful disposition can permit an atmosphere wherein one s spirit can be nurtured and encouraged to blossom and bear fruit. Being pessimistic and negative about our experiences will not enhance the quality of our lives. A determination to be of good cheer can help us and those around us to enjoy life more fully." Barbara Winder "To give cheerfully, proportionately, and unsolicited, but to put the gift into the poor person's hand, thus creating shame." Maimonides |
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