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A Commandment

(how to be happy)

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A Commandment
marlo provorse

Look, happiness comes from many different sources, different people have varying sources of happiness depending on who they are. Some find happiness in puppy dogs and white roses, others find happiness in a soft kiss or a fuzzy blanket some find happiness in journaling or hiking.

No matter what, everyone is constantly striving to be the happiest they can be, and it seems like happiness always directly correlates with some form of love. Love should no longer be seen as exclusive. Love is an intimidating word, but it should not be taboo.

Nothing you do should be done with the intent to hurt or deceive. Nothing you do should be done with the intent to hurt or deceive. Everything you do should be done out of complete love. If what you do does cause pain or confusion, you must resolve it in peace, continuing to emulate love. If you love someone, let him or her know in anyway you can. Love should be open and over-flowing in us all. If someone hurts you, you should not despise him or her but rather resolve and forgive. This is a difficult task but it must be done with the right heart. If it is not, the problem will persist and the wounds created will deepen.

If you feel it impossible to forgive the ones who have trespassed against your soul, turn away from your selfish wants and feelings. Take a small amount of time to obtain a content state of mind and go, love them! Take this as my mandate to you. Make sure they know that you care deeply for them despite your conflicts and then leave in peace. Your mind will feel no regret or conflict. In this, you will find yourself completely content. Your former enemies, past lovers and present connections must know, upfront, that they are loved or else they’ll feel that awful sinking pressure that so many of us feel when we are lonely.

When you find unhappy, distracting and negative thoughts entering your mind, meditate and over power those thoughts with good. Think of all those negative things (when in a good state) and resolve them quickly. Do not leave any ends untied; close all ends with love.

Love everyone from the lonely stranger to the long lost lover. Love everyone from the rooftops to a small couch. Love everyone so they never know what it is like to be without love for we all know that without love, life is meaningless. Make these your commandments, spread joy and positivity through unrelenting love. I say to you, live your life with nothing but love and you will find happiness and fulfillment.

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