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17 Rules of Happiness
17 Rules for Happiness by Karl Moore

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17 Rules of Happiness by Karl Moore

Every day, most of us focus on the grey clouds in the sky. Life is dim and gloomy,
and showers are just minutes away. But we forget something. We don�t remember that
just behind those clouds, the sun is beaming brightly � every single minute of
every single day. These are 17 rules designed to shift your perspective, helping
you to rediscover the happiness you may have forgotten.

Rule #1 � Stop Feeling Sorry for Yourself! It�s not going to help the situation.
It�ll only help you to wallow in a state of apathy, playing the victim. The kind of
person that things happen to, but that can�t do anything about it. By stopping
feeling sorry for yourself, you can actually get on and DO something about it. If
you want to be happy � stop feeling sorry for yourself. �Self-pity is our worst
enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in this world.� � Helen
Keller

Rule #2 � Be Grateful. Think of all the wonderful things you have to be grateful
for right now. It could be your family. Or your health. Maybe your home. Your
friends. Your brain. Your heart. Your spirit. We�ve all got amazing things in our
own lives that make us smile with joy. And if we can count these blessings every
day, we�ll discover a greater appreciation of the beautiful world we surround
ourselves with. �If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you,
it will be enough.� � Meister Eckhardt

Rule #3 � Say Yes More. We fight against what happens to us in life, rather than
allowing it to be as it is. We resist it, rather than accepting it. We say �No!�
rather than saying �Yes� � or even just �Okay.� By saying �Yes!� more to life, we
go with the flow. Things become more enjoyable and positive, less stressful and
anxious, and often the situation turns out for the better regardless. �I will say
yes to every favor, request, suggestion and invitation. I will swear to say yes
where once I would say no.� � Danny Wallace

Rule #4 � Follow Your Bliss. Bliss is what you�re doing when you�re wrapped up in
the moment. When you�re so thrilled just to be doing it, it ceases even to be work
anymore. Your bliss occurs when you�re living in the moment, and time doesn�t
really matter anymore. It�s not for the money, it�s for the pleasure. �When you
follow your bliss, doors will open where you would not have thought there would be
doors; and where there wouldn�t be a door for anyone else.� � Joseph Campbell

Rule #5 � Learn to Let Go. Remember, letting go doesn�t mean you �forgive� the
person at the grocery store, or you �allow� that kind of behavior. It just means
that you release the negative emotion inside of you. By releasing negative
emotions, you�ll not only enjoy much more freedom in your life � you�ll also become
more emotionally stable and less stressed too. �By letting it go it all gets done.
The world is won by those who let it go. But when you try and try, the world is
beyond the winning.� �Lao Tzu

Rule #6 � Do Random Acts of Kindness. The more we give, the more we receive. A
Random Acts of Kindness or RAK is a small act of kindness that you grant to someone
else in the world � for absolutely no reason whatsoever, without expecting anything
in return. Just throw a little extra kindness out to the world � and watch how you
find greater happiness starting to flood back into your own life. �If you want
others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice
compassion.� � Dalai Lama

Rule #7 � Happiness Is Only Ever Now. We spend so much time waiting to be happy in
the future, or worrying about the past, that we forget to live in the moment. But
here�s the thing: Life is transient. The past has gone. The future is just a dream.
The only time that truly exists ever is RIGHT NOW. RIGHT NOW is the ONLY time you
can do or change ANYTHING in your life. And NOW is the only time you have. �Few of
us ever live in the present, we are forever anticipating what is to come or
remembering what has gone.� � Louis LArmor

Rule #8 � Experience, Don�t Hoard! Investing in experiences rather than material

goods created greater lasting happiness. It doesn�thave to be big and it doesn�t
have to be expensive. And you can always do it on your own, too. By living, and
truly experiencing life, we feel more whole, fulfilled and authentic. So,
experience � don�t hoard � and you will be happy. �When youre curious, you find
lots of interesting things to do.� � Walt Disney

Rule #9 � Appreciate Both Sides of the Coin. The truth is that in order for you to
experience true happiness in your life, you must experience sadness. Without
sadness, we really can�t even understand what happiness is. Just enjoy and embrace
all your life adventures. And when seemingly negative things happen, remember that
it�s just the duality of life. It�s just the other side of the coin. It�s required.
It�s part of the equation. �You don�t know when you�ve hit a peak until you�re
coming down. And you don�t know when you�ve hit a trough until you�re climbing out.
It�s all good.� � David Brent

Rule #10 � Be More Social. Countless studies on the science of happiness have
turned up one single characteristic of the happiest and most successful people in
society. They have a large social network! Don�t just wait for interesting people
to stumble into your life. Keep going and going. Expand your social circle as far
as you can. Be the person that walks through town and bumps into a dozen friends.
�Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners
who make our souls blossom.� � Marcel Proust

Rule #11 � Love More! We must realize that we feel the most happy in life � when we
are the one giving the love! The more we love others, the happier he became. The
more we love the world around us, the happier we become. The more we love even our
enemies, the happier we become. And best of all, WE can control the amount of love
we give � and thereby control the amount of happiness we experience. �Love and
kindness are never wasted. They always make a difference. They bless the one who
receives them, and they bless you, the giver.� � Barbara De Angelis

Rule #12 � Have a Dream. Dream are critical. They light up life. Without them, we
become bored, and tired, and apathetic. So, take this opportunity to really clarify
your dreams. Take a pen and paper and spend an hour figuring out what you really
dream about. But whatever you do, make sure you have a dream. They�re incredibly
important. Dreams are the spark plugs of the spirit. Make sure yours are ready for
action. �A person starts dying when they stop dreaming.� � Brian Williams

Rule #13 � Intention Sets Direction. Decide on where you�re going and how it�ll be
for you � and it�ll happen. set your intention first. Make it clear that you�re
going to have a great time, you�ll meet some fantastic people, and that it�s going
to be wonderful. Set your general intention every morning and every night, too. The
brighter and more positive, the better. Set your sunny intention � and you will be
happy. �Whether you think you can or you can�t, you�re right.� � Henry Ford

Rule #14 � Enjoy Simple Pleasures. It�s an attitude. The ability to appreciate the
happiness, the beauty, the pleasure in the simple things around us. Remember the
simple things that you truly enjoy. Then take time out to experience them again. Or
even better, turn them into little daily or weekly rituals, filling your life with
sunshine. Quite simply, enjoy simple pleasures and rituals � and you will be happy.
�Simplicity is the essence of happiness.� � Cedric Bledsoe

Rule #15 � Accept What Is. By accepting, welcoming, embracing what is, you clear
all of your emotions. Your thoughts gain more clarity. You become happier. You
experience more freedom. If you can change things, after accepting them, you�ll
have a sharper mind and more energy to do so. Pointless worrying � there�s nothing
you can do about it. Shrug and smile about it, that�s life. �Happiness is a
function of accepting what is.� � Werner Erhard

Rule #16 � Zoom Out and Don�t Sweat. You never, ever know what is around the
corner. So, try regularly �zooming out� of your current picture, and realizing the
true priorities in your life. If you can, do it every day � particularly when you
return home from work. Then kick back your shoes, and enjoy some quality time with
family and friends. Life is short. �If you do not raise your eyes you will think
that you are the highest point.� � Antonio Porchia

Rule #17 � Laugh, Dance, Smile! Surround yourself with happiness � wonderful music,
dance classes, evenings with friends. Take time to laugh at the craziness of life!
Splash out and enjoy to the max. True happiness, self-development, freedom, comes
from inside � and is expressed externally in bright faces, a big smile, and plenty
of laughing. Laugh at all of the silly problems you�ve been holding on to, so very
well, for so long. �A friendly look, a kindly smile, one good act, and life�s
worthwhile.� � Unknown

The Rules of Happiness: How to Be Happy by Karl Moore is available here � Get it
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40 COMMENTS
Sid January 24, 2013 at 1:51 pm
Felt so good reading this.
Put a smile on face!
It�s so well-written too. The addition of quotes in every reason make it all the
more enjoyable�
Thanks! ??
#LiveLifeHappy.

Lola February 5, 2013 at 4:03 pm

This is awesome! I�m a military wife dealing with a husband that I�ve known for
13yrs and married a year. After he was away and came back home he told me that he
hasn�t been in love with me for the past five years. He constantly seeks the
attention of women and told me he has a girlfriend who is from France. But he says
he wants me to be successful and still talks down to me�So this actually made my
day a better thank you. Trying to stay sane raising both our children�keep this
website inspiring.

Brianne February 24, 2013 at 11:32 pm

I�m so glad I came across this website, I�m having a battle within myself and I�m
trying to change my life. I am a very unhappy person although I have a lot to be
thankful for and I have finally found true love. So many things happened while
reading this as well as some clarity for me. The added quotes were a bonus. Thank
you for the seed.

Ireen Purugganan March 14, 2013 at 12:08 am

Very timely�made me appreciate my life right now after worrying too much how
relationship works . I just had to let it go�and its worth it, thousand things
unfolded and returned. Thank you so much . ??

Jim April 14, 2013 at 4:23 am

its awesome! What I have learned is think the wonderful things and we should have
to be Grateful

George June 21, 2013 at 8:21 pm

But what about when you give something valuable to someone such as love,affection
or you try to make them feel better or you show your interest in their lives and
all you get is indiferrence and even worse,unkindness and ingratitude?

Janet July 15, 2013 at 12:45 pm

There�s nothing wrong with feeling unhappy. It is the catalyst for change. Use any
negative feelings to propel yourself towards something better. Listen to your inner
voice, which knows better than anyone what you should be doing with your life �
even whether you should be trying to be happy!!!

Aaron August 7, 2013 at 5:09 pm

I just got full custody of my two young daughters. My older daughter is showing a
lot of signs of child depression and anxiety. It�s been incredibly hard with this
transition and trying to stay strong for my kids and work a full time job at the
same time. I became emotional several times while reading this article. So thankful
the article found me. I�m feeling very inspired by it and I want to put all of this
into affect in my daily life. Thank you!!!

Julsz August 23, 2013 at 3:10 pm

Thank you so much for this. Lately I�ve been having issues and queries in my life �
this article just enlightened me. Let�s just live this positively and happily.
Kudos to the authors and whoever runs this page. ??

Victoria September 13, 2013 at 8:18 pm

Awesome..I am always feeling sad�.especially whenever I remember that I am far
behind my contemporaries�.with what I read today�.my orientation to life has
changed.I am inspired with this write-up�.

Derick Achoki October 19, 2013 at 7:04 pm

am so happy

Aware October 27, 2013 at 1:19 pm

Great post! I would also add: 18. Face your fears with compassion ??

ShadDixon December 4, 2013 at 2:58 am

Great post. Love the idea about �zooming out� and putting everything in perspective
as well as the reminder to appreciate the blessings present in your life.

-Shad Dixon

kelpie June 3, 2014 at 2:17 am

everybody should do that� it�s people who complicate things.

Benson ritho June 23, 2014 at 5:02 am

wonderful�i just have been focusing and thinking that,for i to be happy i must have
great pleasure,bt only to realise that i should appreciate the simple
pleasures..very very helpful. and again to me depression is over now,why?�love the
both sides of the coin�coz for real happiness to be, saddness must have been b4�
thank u,keep the fire burning

styv July 8, 2014 at 3:17 pm

wow

simphiwe July 23, 2014 at 2:24 pm

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whenever�i love this page!

elizabeth August 24, 2014 at 7:20 am

wont feel sorry for my self it will always push me back�thanx alot

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this page gave me so much of inspiration and so much of hope, you guys cant
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iglammers September 1, 2014 at 5:13 pm

I am so glad I read this. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in March, going
through a bilateral mastectomy, my boyfriend, who I truly cared for, abandoning me,
I really found it hard to be happy. I forgot to appreciate the little things and
focus on the positive things in my life. I will read this every morning as a
reminder that my life is not that bad. I survived cancer and my ex boyfriend had a
problem, it was not me. This was an eye opener.

Bill January 22, 2015 at 3:07 pm

#3 does not bring more happiness. While I am all for being generous and kind and
giving, there comes a time in your life when saying no is the better option. No to
people taking your time away from your family, no to people taking advantage of you
in many ways, and no to doing things you just do not have the time for. Giving your
love and time and heart and soul is a great way to live. But you have to set
boundaries for yourself also�.

Olivia Trivette February 9, 2015 at 11:31 pm

I just read this and I have been praying to God for s miracle to turn my life
around. I feel like God is finally answering my prayers. I just got an awesome job
today and I�m fighting for custody of my 13-year-old juvenile daughter awesomelife
is good thank you lord

Robert Tew February 10, 2015 at 2:45 am

Keep it up! Everything that happens is for your benefit�for your growth. Keep
going, keep growing and keep praying. Great things are coming your way.

armel February 28, 2015 at 9:09 pm

This really changed the way I view my life I thank you very much ??

Robert Tew February 28, 2015 at 10:39 pm

No problem

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This seems like a life-coach, whatever you need and whatever you doubted is
covered. I read one qoute every morning to empower myself. Now I live my life
happily.

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john December 17, 2015 at 12:39 pm

If i pretend to be happy, but inside i am dying, do you think ill be fooling
myself?

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wow,this is wonderful because my boyfriend made me unhappy,but now I know happiness
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Arnold February 27, 2017 at 8:49 pm

I�d agree with most of the rules. Thank you for it. We live once and sometimes do
not even realize how awesome the life is, and how complex and fragile we imagine it
to be.
Leni | minimize & organize March 12, 2017 at 9:33 pm
These rules are so inspiring and well-written. They make me want to jump out of bed
right now and start fighting for my happiness! Thank you for this wonderful post &
keep on inspiring everyone!

Leni | minimizeorganize.com

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This site is great for Linda C. Mejia.

Hopefully she will someday find it/ One of the things I loved about her, was her
sincere smile and we ended becoming family. Now, even though some 28 years later, I
would love her to continue giving the gift of her smile to the world.

Sincerely,
Ignacio Beltr�n.

Lee April 13, 2017 at 4:52 pm

Great article. The only thing that matters in life is feeling good. Work on being
happy and the rest will fall into place.

Catalina Egan August 3, 2017 at 8:18 pm

Thank you. So necessary to remember we can take control and guide our own destiny
with joy.

Butterfly Nana September 26, 2017 at 4:10 pm

What a special website � found it by accident and so glad I did!!

Roman Russo September 24, 2018 at 8:03 am

Great article Karl! I really believe what you are saying. I am looking for like
minded people and I think you hit a home run with your 17 Rules of Happiness. I
mean, there is a lot to say about each of these rules, but it would be interesting
if more people would follow Rule #6 � Do Random Acts of Kindness (how that would
change the world) and if people just stop trying to be happy and just become happy,
like a famous singer Mike Dirnt quoted: Life Is A Road And Not A Destination. I
wrote about that too. Hope it contributes to you blog post:
http://www.dailyhappinessadvice.com/happiness-is-road-not-destination

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