Constantly apply cheerfulness, if for no other reason than just to feel good about yourself. If you are in a cheerful mood the people you meet will cheer up as well, it is infectious. If you have a sense of gratitude for everything, this will also help cheer you up.
Most of us find the teachings of the ancients obscure and confusing. The secrets of life are already written, all we must do is take some time each day to study them. The only reason they remain secret is that it takes disciplined effort to study and practice them.
It is a universal law that what you say and do determines what happens in your life. Recognize that you and this law are one, cultivate yourself in accord with it, bringing moderation to your actions and clarity to your mind. This is a profound simple truth, what you do is what you are.
You are not exempt from life’s natural ups and downs. Rather, through the good and the bad, one participates fully with natural, timely involvement, enjoying pleasurable occasions or pitching in to help during difficulties.
Quote: Take hardship courageously.