Why Should Happiness Be A Priority?
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Happiness should be a priority, not because we are selfish, but because we want to be our best possible selves. A calm attitude, emotional control, and a resolve to solve problems rather than remain stuck in them can help us to focus our attention and energy so that we may thrive in our work, our relationships, and our lives, and be the people that God created us to be. How To Be A Happy Muslim is a recipe book for inner peace replete with practical advice for simple but effective ways to encourage physical, mental, and spiritual health. While written explicitly for Muslims, many of these recipes can be tweaked for non-Muslims as well. As a Christian, I share not only Mrs. Sumers belief in the all-Merciful God, but her conviction that it is faith in Gods mercy that makes an underlying contentment possible in a world of challenges and difficulties. Accordingly, many of these exercises are designed to increase happiness by way of bolstering faith, not because faith alone can make the problems of the world disappear, but because faith reminds us that the final outcome is in the hands of the One who is Most Compassionate, Most Merciful. However, there is also advice within these pages that can be shared with anyone regardless of religious belief. My hope is that readers will keep this book in a prominent location so that just a quick glance at the title will help them remember that happiness is important, worth striving for, and attainable regardless of outside circumstances as long as one is willing to put forth a conscious and consistent effort. A fabulous resource for a well-rounded life, How To Be A Happy Muslim is worth consulting again and again!
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I first heard of "The Pursuit of Happiness" by David G. Myers as a recommended read in "Psychology Applied to Modern Life" by Wayne Weiten and Margaret A. Lloyd - a truly remarkable textbook. This obviously gives immediate credibility to this book, and I have to say that my personal assessment of it is in keeping with that of the two aforementioned authors.

Take these few quotes as a preview of "The pursuit of Happiness" by David G. Myers, a treasure-trove of modern wisdom:

"Happiness is loving what you do, and knowing it matters."

"Well-being resides not in mindless passivity but in mindful challenge."

"Growing up means gaining the wisdom and skills to get what we want within the limitations imposed by reality."

"... two ways to be rich: One is to have great wealth. The other is to have few wants."

"Realizing that well-being is something other than being well-off is liberating. It liberates us from spending on eighteen-hundred-dollar dresses, on stockpiles of unplayed CDs, on luxury cars, on seagoing luxury homes-all purchased in a vain quest for an elusive joy. It liberates us from envying the life-styles of the rich and famous. It liberates us to invest ourselves into developing traits, attitudes, relationships, activities, environments, and spiritual resources that will promote our own, and others', well-being."

Happy reading!

Laurent Grenier, author of the book "A Reason for Living."
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This informative book of The 18 Rules of Happiness by Karl Moore gives practical and non-judgemental ideas on increasing happiness. The following are some of the insights on increasing happiness presented in this book; finding affordable ways to immerse oneself in the experiences for nurturing memories and happiness, appreciating both sides of the coin (which Im in the midst of learning), be more social, have a dream, intention sets direction, and much more.
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Every person deserves to be fulfilled in their personal and work life. Understanding your why is the key to personal success and impacting the others so that we truly can make the world a better place. Thank you for delivering in a sensible realistic time and in perfect condition! A must read, but even more a must discover.
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In the hectic world in which we live we are often stuck in the proverbial "rat race". We have jobs and contracts to accomplish, agendas to tick off, calendars to follow and we tend to forget what it is all about, what we are seeking. And this is where the beautiful book "The 18 Rules of Happiness" comes into play. It helped me to remember what it is all about, this little known thing called Happiness! While many might say that they know the goal is happiness, few seem to remember that happiness exists only in the moment, it is not a goal to seek, but a state of being! One needs to BE happy, not seek happiness.

The question automatically arises: how to achieve happiness? Karl Moore has done a great job putting together a handy list of the 18 key steps to being and feeling happy. He explores them in great length and full of vital energy. The images simply leap off the page and grab you with powerful imagination. This is not a dry book written for dusty book displays, this is a living, breathing vital exposition of the beauty and power of happiness. Just reading it one already begins to feel happier that there such wonderful people in the world, like the author if this book, who are working to create happiness, and move us all forward in our appreciation of life.
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This is an excellent book that you want to take your time and think about what you read and how to put it to use in your life. If everyone could understand how important love is in our lives the world would be a better place and how we can use our mind to be healthy, happy and have enough of everything.
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I recommend this book to anyone seeking happiness and focus in their life. Many good ideas and viewpoints to ponder!
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This is a wonderful commentary on Geshe Langri Tangpa's (1054-1123) "Eight Verses of Training the Mind." With our current human life, we can either keep striving as usual (which leads only to occasional temporary happiness), or keep working diligently but change our intention and learn to cherish all living beings leading to permanent happiness. "All the happiness in the world arises from those wishing others to be happy." -Shantideva (8th century Buddhist master
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Being in my thirties, I still find the book valuable. I especially love the part about happiness. How fame and money can't bring your happiness but it frees you from the anxiety about failure.
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I highly recommend this book to the person or couple that desire to take steps towards happiness. If you struggle with getting through longer books, I would recommend the audio version when it becomes available. For more on my review, check out: [...]
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The world is chaotic and appears in crisis at all times. It causes us too often to reassess what is important and replace it with what needs urgent attention. The urgent is not always the important. So important relationships and goals get pushed aside, out or discarded to accommodate the "fires". This book helps refocus our attention to the important priorities in life. It confronts you head on and makes you reassess what you have made the focus daily. It gives you aids to get your priorities back in line. It allows you to use these tools to adapt them to your life situation. It is worth the read AND application. It can be difficult but to truly address what is important it must be done.
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A very insightful conglomeration of research on an often overlooked subject that is crucial to one's happiness and sense of fulfillment.
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When I read this book, I find myself becoming more relaxed and perhaps even a bit happier. The books and its strategies make it seem possible to increase your level of happiness regardless of the circumstances of your life.

Of course, I think you need to approach the book and its message with an open mind. If you're not ready to become happier and to control your happiness, what the book has to say won't matter.
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This book reads easily and really makes you think about your priorities in life. The book has helped me to take the next step to enjoy a happier and more fulfilling life.
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A good attempt at taking stoicism and bring it up to date. In times when perhaps we need it the most. Not only is about being joyful and pursuing happiness but also understanding what is that about. Good read.
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This book and his companion book have greatly improved the quality of my life. I remind myself on an almost a second by second basis to avoid the thought processes that lead to unhappiness. I'm really impressed with this book, I would like to recommend this book to them, who are looking for happiness.
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A good presentation on better understanding of the most important topics of life: happiness together, the giving and receiving of joy and love to the most important someone in your life. The greatest thing I ever learned is just to love and be loved in return.