Golden Rules for Living

Golden Rules for Living

If you open it, close it

If you turn it on, turn it off

If you unlock it, lock it up

If you break it, admit it

If you can’t fix it, call in someone who can

If you borrow it, return it

If you value it, take care of it

If you make a mess, clean it up

If you move it, put it back

If it belongs to someone else and you want to use it, get permission

If you don’t know how to operate it, leave it alone

If it’s none of your business, don’t ask questions

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

If it will brighten someone’s day, say it

If it will tarnish someone’s reputation, keep it to yourself

-          Author Unknown-

Profitable Hobbies to Start

Maybe to get to know someone, one can just inquire about the hobbies of that person. Hobbies say much about us because they are activities we love doing. Hobbies give us happiness and this is where we devote our spare time to.  It is no question that all of us should nurture a hobby. However the challenge is in choosing one. Some hobbies can be expensive while others can be dangerous.

Well why not start a hobby that can make you earn good money. Make money by doing things you love by trying the suggestions below:

Gardening: Do you have a green thumb? Start your own garden by planting flowers, herbs or vegetables. You can also try organic farming. Take pride when your plants bloom and produce. Make money when you opt to sell the others.

Blogging: Love to write? How about starting a niche blog? research and write about a popular topic and when the blog is established- you can earn from ad posts.  For success, you need to have knowledge about SEO and the likes.

Baking/Cooking: Master that cupcake recipe or whip up a unique yummy dish. This delicious hobby has great earning potential because you can sell your delicious food treats anyweher. Who knows you might even get to open your new restaurant.

Collecting: Stamps, postcards, game cards, old coins, toys, books- start a collection of anything you fancy. They may not earn money right away but the value of your collection may be worth a lot in the future.

This is just a small list because there are a lot of profitable hobbies. The important thing is – get a hobby that will make you (and others too) happy first. The money will come when we love the things we do.

How to Be Happy & Fight Negative People

Everybody wants to be happy and indeed there are so many reasons for one to feel joy. However, as ironic as it may seem, happiness seems to be so elusive for many. There are days when it is just so tempting to wallow in self pity and despair. Various factors can cause unhappiness – the situations we are in, the people in our lives etc.

Negativity (negative thoughts, negative people) is so real that it can fill our daily lives. If one is not careful, you may find yourself being swallowed away by these dark and destructive emotions.

But to be wise and happy, you should not let all the negativity put you down. To be really happy, we should cultivate the happiness inside ourselves, not on external and material things.

One can also find it easy to stay happy by thinking of the people who are dear to us, just like what this wonderful poem that I found says:

 “Think of Those Who Love You"

If someone should hurt you

and say a thing unkind...

Remember what I write to you

and keep these thoughts in mind.

For everyone who makes you cry,

there are three to make you smile...

And a smile will last a long, long time,

but a tear just a little while.

Don't let someone who hates the world

cause you to hate it too...

Behind the clouds is a Golden sun,

and a sky that's full of Blue.

If someone said a thing that's cruel,

don't let it get to you...

Your achievements are greatly numbered

and your faults are very few.

So if a certain person should act a certain way,

Think of those who love you

and don't let it spoil your day!

( Author Unknown ) 

Have a Spirit of Excellence

Recently, I had the privilege of watching this 30-minute video by Joel Osteen that is so inspiring, it just has to be shared. It is applicable to everyone and in all aspect of our lives. It is all about having a spirit of excellence. I took some notes while watching this video:

 • The video says that in our society today, mediocrity is the norm. However, God doesn’t bless mediocrity, God blesses excellence. 

• So all of us should -Go the extra mile” and “Do more than what is required.” 

• Living well or in excellence praises and honors God. 

• Having a spirit of excellence also means doing the right thing at all times, even when no one is watching. 

• We should all- “Take pride in our work.” 

• Be proud of what God has given you- no matter how small or big. 
The eagle recovers around a mark!

Watch this Joel Osteen Video and be moved: