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2/12/2013

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"People Are About as Happy as They Make Up Their Minds To Be"
-Lincoln
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Recently I had some baaad days.  I was sitting, couldn't get up and couldn't reach anyone for help.  I just sat, helpless, and waited.  After what seemed an eternity, help arrived; but the sense of complete dependance was and is horrifying! 

Next I tried walking and fell pretty hard, hit my head on the ground.  Again a rescue was needed.  I won't bore you with more situations, suffice it to say I was having a rough time.

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I was reminded of a truth that helped me get out of the nose dive!  My pity party came to an abrupt end.  I thought you may benefit from how to turn a baaad day into a good one.

Two secrets to staying happy, let me share: 
1.  Save the drama for when you need it most, that time will come!


The drama is something you can save for later.  I know that sounds cold; however, it is true.  Look for what God has planned  and ENJOY the ride.  He really does have the best in mind for you.  The holiday is coming – it is …

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2. Memorize the happiness equation.

H = R/E
Simple – yet profound!
H = Happiness,
R = Reality,
E = Expectations

Here's what it means:  In order to be happy, you can improve your reality and then you become happier.  Better your circumstances, the happier you become.  That makes sense but ...

Of course, we can’t control reality, it is what it is so we become victims to circumstances.  I have ALS and am digressing daily.  I fall often and really can't do anything for myself.  That is MY Reality.  Yours might be different, but you really can't control it. 

Are we doomed to be unhappy if our reality sux??  No, read on ...

The other way to improve happiness is the diminish or reduce Expectations.  Interestingly if your expectations are zero, you are infinitely happy! 

So the real key to happiness is managing your expectations!  This is in our control!!

Once I manage my expectations and realize this my season to learn what God has planned for me, all strife gets tolerable.  I expect hardship and therefore remain happy!

We should realize that we have been given an opportunity to learn how to manage our needs and accept what we have.

Once we accept the situation, happiness follows!

Akhil


Thanks Shaprak for the gentle reminder, I needed it!!!!
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Susan Jones
2/12/2013 11:09:20 am

Thank you once again Akhil! Maybe your purpose is show people like me who see our normal as a struggle instead of seeing the struggle as the reality in which God is working - show gratitude instead of complaining. I love you my dear friend and I AM BELIEVING FOR YOU DAILY!!!! Give Laura and the girls my love!

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Shaparak
2/13/2013 06:04:54 am

Oh that famous equation :-) Brilliant !!

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Shaparak
2/13/2013 06:09:56 am

Ps.: It is you who is a genius. I always keep reading the Akhil Einstein's equation. Its fab. Thank YOU

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Mylissa Boyd
2/18/2013 04:16:52 pm

I felt a nudge all day yesterday to read your blog. I finally did right before I went to sleep. So glad that I did because I literally had been lying in bed for six days sick, having my own pity party. Well not this week, I read your blog and I am going to have a great week, It's for sure going to be a happy one. Thank you for your inspiration and motivation. And I loved the girls birthday tribute to you. They are so talented and beautiful also.

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