Tag Archives: happiness

Make yourself glad again!

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Steve Simms

The more youThink, do, and speakThings that are bad(Even if you sneak)The harder it isTo be glad. Make your thoughtsGladwrap for your mind;Your words and deedsGladwrap for sad people Make yourself glad again. Remember what you’re grateful for! Take the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Chirp, tweet, & cheer up

Posted on April 16, 2021 by Steve Simms

Tweet, chirp,And cheer up,Like a birdSinging on a branch. Glad words can interrupt your misery and point you to victory. When you talk to yourself, it helps if you’re kind. Life is full of overlooked beauty that is patiently waiting … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Give no room to gloom.

Posted on March 8, 2021 by Steve Simms

Yesterday ended last night. There’s no need to drag it through today. If you don’t learn to enjoy today, you probably won’t enjoy tomorrow either. The amount of joy in a house isn’t based on its square footage. Happiness has … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Don’t worry, be cheerful; here’s how . . .

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Steve Simms

Happiness can be remembered in the past and looked forward to in the future, but it’s made in the present moment. Be happy now. Cheerfulness unexpressed, tends to wither away, but when shared with other people, it grows. Life is … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Happiness lies beyond self-focus

Posted on October 11, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you’re discouraged, get out of your self-focus and do something to encourage others. Self-focused decisions often cause more problems than they solve. When minor things get an emotional hold on you, life becomes consumed with triviality. Much, that clamors … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Joyful thoughts to give you joy

Posted on July 23, 2020 by Steve Simms

Too often we let the weeds of life overrun and destroy our joy, gladness, and delight. An unhappy heart needs weeding. Joy is contagious, but you can’t catch it from unhappy people or from people who mask their heart. Life … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Diversion from self-focus is the road to happiness.

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Steve Simms

If you can use your thoughts to make yourself unhappy, you can learn to use them to make yourself happy. When your mind is focused away from yourself and on positive and enjoyable things or activities, that’s happiness. Diversion from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Grow some happiness

Posted on December 10, 2018 by Steve Simms

If you don’t learn how to grow happiness inside of your heart, you won’t find it anywhere you go and nothing you get can produce it. Life goes better when you go better! Don’t just say the same. Improve your conversation … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

No need to be sad or boring–the Bible says, “Rejoice.”

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Steve Simms

No need to be sad, dull, or boring. The Bible says to “rejoice.”

Posted in celebrations, getting high on God, getting high on Jesus, happy, high hopes, high on God, how to be happy, inner joy, joy, joy of the Lord, joy unspeakable, Joyous, partying, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Self-forgetting is invigorating

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Steve Simms

A mind set on self is often upset. Self-focus is a ball & chain. To be selfless is to run free. A pampered “self” is never fully satisfied. Self-forgetting is the key to happiness. Self-interest is such a tiny & … Continue reading →

Posted in a cause beyond yourself, accept yourself, can't get no satisfaction, contentment, die to self, discontentment, finding yourself, forgiveness, inner peace, repent, repentance, self-fulfillment, self-worth, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment