Section One: Helping
Helping ourselves by helping others is the key to a happy life.
Chapter
(1) Im Sorry, Mom
(2) Tears In A Teacup
(3) Thanks For The Handshakes
(4) Shoveling Snow Can Be Fun
(5) Learning Chinese Chess
(6) An Old Lady Brought Back To Life
(7) Thick Chin Short Neck
(8) Giving Is Receiving
(9) Ive Got Food
Section Two: Attitude
A positive attitude equals opportunity. It will foster positive energy around you,
which will lead to success and happiness.
(1) My First Appointment
(2) No Thanks
(3) Four Traffic Violations In One Day
(4) Darkness Becomes Daylight
(5) The Soup Was Never Hot
(6) The Falling Spider
(7) A Tax Auditor Listened
(8) Our Guardian Angel
(9) Free Air
Section Three: Patience
Patience is your strongest inner power. It is your best tool to conquer fear, obstacles and challenges. Control when and how to act in order to capture opportunity.
(1) Waiting For What?
(2) My Swollen Knee
(3) A Miracle Recovery
(4) Raising The White Flag
(5) Pace Makes The Race
(6) One Patient Parent
(7) I Cant Go Fishing
Section Four: Passion
If you choose a career you are passionate about, you will never work a day in your life.
Find your passion and live your life in Paradise.
(1) Wheres My Tip?
(2) Dad Loved To Cook
(3) Passionate Politician
(4) Passionate People Welcome Busy Days
(5) A Cook Who Could Paint
(6) Toastmasters Dont Burn
(7) Enjoy Your Own Paradise
Section Five: Yes
A dream and a plan: anything is possible. Yes we can!
(1) A Teacher For Life
(2) Moving Mountains
(3) Embracing President Obamas Message
(4) Saying Yes To A Stranger
(5) Ask Again
(6) A Yes Man Says No
(7) The Value Of Yes
Section Six: Love
Love is caring, educating and sharing openly and unconditionally, without boundaries.
(1) My Love Story
(2) The Man I Grew To Respect And Love
(3) Five People On A Honeymoon
(4) Aurea
(5) When I Was Sick
(6) A Midnight Meal
(7) The Ways We Love
Section Seven: Improvement
Improve one step each time and improve one percent each day Towards your goal and perfection.
(1) A Penny A Day
(2) Spear Versus Shield
(3) Being A Team Player
(4) Dont Miss The Handle
(5) Mission Accomplished
(6) Plan Your Work And Work Your Plan
(7) Make Your Own Key
Section Eight: Fairness
Life may not be fair to you, but you must be fair in life.
(1) A Tough Negotiator
(2) Burdening Elements
(3) The Uncle Who Hit The Jackpot
(4) Listen To Our Stomach
(5) The Real Estate Sand Trap
(6) Its Fair, Dad
(7) Why Me?
Section Nine: Education
Education is the source of knowledge and sharing knowledge
creates a positive rippling effect that benefits mankind.
(1) Dont Live In A Home Without A Roof
(2) Elephants Teach
(3) Turtles Fly
(4) Chopsticks
(5) Running Out Of Yardsticks
(6) A Fable I Once Read
(7) Two Heads Are Better Than One
(8) Write Your Own Fortune
I have outlined several principles herein that describe ways to achieve goals, win personal battles, help others and set good examples for our children.
At the beginning of each chapter, you will be introduced to each principle, as well as some ancient proverbs and modern philosophies that have guided my writing and my life. Some of these sayings may seem like common sense, but I have found that a lot of times, common sense is no longer common. You may have heard these principles before, but I aim to offer a new perspective on them. Each principle is illustrated with experiences from my own life.
I hope that you can learn from my experiences. By Helping others, having a positive Attitude, exercising Patience, fostering Passion, saying Yes we can, learning to Love, aiming for Improvement, understanding Fairness and valuing Education, you can define your own path towards a H.A.P.P.Y.L.I.F.E.