In Life, We Have To Learn How To Be Flexible

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I was brought up by my parents to learn how to deal with different kinds of people. At the same time, the organizations and clubs that I joined while I was growing up taught me to deal with people in different aspects and walks of life. It's quite admiring and sounds easy, but at times it's hard to be neutral and be this "well-rounded". Here's another cup of inspirational thought from Andrew Matthew's site. :) -------------------------------------------------- BE FLEXIBLE! Here's a recipe for permanent misery . . . Decide how you think the world SHOULD be. Then, when life doesn't obey your rules, get angry! That's what miserable people do! Let's say you expect that: * People SHOULD appreciate you. * Planes SHOULD arrive on time. * Your husband SHOULD remember your birthday. Sounds reasonable . . . but often, these things won't happen! So you end up frustrated. Happy people make fewer DEMANDS on life. Instead, they have PREFERENCES! They say: "I would prefer 'A', but if 'B' happens, it's OK too!" I PREFER the neighbours to be quiet? but if they make a noise, I can handle it. I PREFER people to see my point of view? but when they disagree, it is OK. You have preferences about the outcome of your plans, but you accept WHATEVER happens. So your mission today? Instead of making DEMANDS on life and people, have PREFERENCES. There are two ways to become happier: 1) Change the world, or b) Change your thinking. It is easier to change your thinking! =) -------------------------------------------------- Enjoy your weekend everyone! *wink-wink* God bless! =) *MWAH!* \(",)_