9 Ways to be Happy and Make Something of your Life

Gordon B. Hinckley

1.Be Grateful- We can all be grateful for something, even if its not important to others. The only obstacle to being grateful is simply not observing with attention. We grow used to our blessings and we start taking them for granted, without realizing that they truly are blessings. The before we know it they can disappear in an instant. For instance, we take for granted having running water out of a tap - but go camping for three days and you will quickly notice how difficult and time-consuming the most common tasks become when you don't have running water. We all need to be a little more grateful, if we were a a little more grateful the world would be a better place.  You can choose to be thankful any time. For instance, I like starting my day by feeling gratitude while I'm still in bed. I sometimes choose to create a grateful day. What makes YOU tick? What makes your heart sing? What is it that you are most thankful for? For  my family is was makes me happy i'm so grateful for having such a wonderful mother that outs up with me.

Here is one of my favorite quotes that i like to live by 

“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” ― John F. Kennedy

I find this quote so inspiring because its true. We never thank any one  for being there for us or at least making us smile.

2.Be Smart- What does it mean to be smart to you? To me being smart is finding creative ways to solve problems, and tough situations that your put in. Being smart doesn't always mean you have to have good grades in school and know everything. Be dont put down if someone calls you dumb (sorry for the bad word) or stupid because you're not you are smart in your own ways.

This is such a dope quote.

3. Be involved in good work- What does it mean to be involved in good works to you? Choosing the right is a way of showing that you are involved in good work. Good deeds don't go unnoticed. Good deeds surely reflect one's good character as they show how smart and humble one is in their personality. As many people believe that they need to do some sort of very different or extraordinary things to impress others, it is totally wrong. You just need to have some originality, politeness and adequate manners, for that purpose, if we are helpful then people will naturally understand our beautiful character, so the first thing to do from today should be being careful in the way we talk, helping the needy and not behaving like kids. Many would think why good deed has been included here, the reason is that your attitude towards others and your kind ways too reflect your personality and character. So if u r not kind and want to impress others, then u need to change your ways.

Even rich famous people can be involved in good work they dont have to be they can pay someone to do that. It shows how good a person can be when they want to be.

4. Be Clean- To be clean means to stay out of trouble and not dirty your self with being involved in drugs or gangs.  If you are already choosing the right then you shouldn't be afraid of dirtying your self you are already clean and pure. Choose The Right You Are Dismissed.

  

5. Be True- Being true to oneself is very important so you know who you are and what your purpose is in this world. One doesnt simply say they are someone else you have to be honest and be who you are. This statement #5 is the most important of all 9 of the ways to be happy because it shown who you really are. Choose The Right you are dismissed 

As you can see this squirrel is being true with himself wanting to be like a human. 

6. Be Positive-

7. Be Humble- I have no idea what it means to be humble. I've tried to understand but its still not clear to me lel. 

8. Be Still- To be still means to be one with thyself. Just once and awhile go outside and just relax dont have any electronics out and eat a squirrel while your at it.

9. Be Prayerful

Reflection- I have learned many things from these amazing 9 Ways To Be Happy. They have opened my eyes and i am now a 100% CTR person i now do the school SLO'S. I think i can now be happy for the rest of my life. 

The 9 Ways Concluding words by Gordon B. Hinckley

"There they are, nine Be's which, if observed, will bring handsome dividends to any young man or woman. They will add sparkle to your days and peace to your nights. They will save you from heartache and pain. They will bring purpose to your life and give you direction to your energies. 

They will bring you friends of your own kind.