Ten Things That Are Better Than Money

> I maintain that, in today's economy, it's easier to start with the
> happiness, because unlike wealth (which takes time to accumulate), you can
> increase the amount of happiness in your life within minutes, simply by
> taking more notice of things that make you happy.
>
> With that in mind, here are ten things that can make you happy immediately,
> regardless of where you are in the cycle.
>
> Many people feel money is the sole basis for happiness,
> Well, Here are a list of things better than money.
>
> 1. Life
>
> It's easy to forget that the mere fact of conscious existence--that you are
> alive--is itself a miracle. As the old saying goes "every day above ground
> is a good day."
>
> 2. Health
>
> Rather than thinking of illness as something bad that happens to you, start
> thinking of health as something good that's happening to you.
>
> 3. Purpose
>
> There is nothing more conducive to long-term happiness than knowing that
> your actions are making the world a better place.
>
> 4. Friendship
>
> Almost everyone has friends, although it's easy to lose track of them in
> the rush of events. Take a few minutes--today--to reconnect with some of
> them.
>
> 5. Family
>
> If you've got a good relationship with your family, rejoice! You're
> experiencing one of the deepest sources of happiness on the planet.
>
> 6. Self-reliance
>
> Feeling secure that you can count on yourself to accomplish what you set
> out to accomplish creates a quiet but potent happiness.
>
> 7. Community
>
> Having the support of a wider group makes you more aware that you're part
> of something greater than yourself.
>
> 8. Gratitude
>
> Rather than focusing on what you don't have or what's out of reach, be
> thankful for the wonderful things already in your life.
>
> 9. Laughter
>
> It is impossible to laugh and be miserable at the same time. Regular doses
> of laughter are more than medicine... it's the flavor of life.
>
> 10. Love
>
> 'Nuff said.
>
> Create these ten things in your life and I guarantee that you'll either
> become more wealthy or, if not, you won't really care anyway because you'll
> already have what's important.