How to Be Happy

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 29, 1913

MANY of us miss the joys that might be ours by keeping our eyes fixed on those of other people. No one can enjoy his own opportunities for happiness while he is envious of another.

We lose a great deal of the joy of living by not cheerfully accepting the small pleasures that come to us every day, instead of longing and wishing for what belongs to others. We do not take any pleasure in our own modest horse and carriage because we long for the automobile or victoria that some one else owns. The edge is taken off the enjoyment of our own little home because we are watching the palatial residence of our neighbor, and longing for his advantages.

We can get no satisfaction out of a trolley ride or a sail on a river steamer because some one else can enjoy his own carriage or yacht.

Life has its full measure of happiness for every one of us, if we would only make up our minds to make the very most of every opportunity that comes our way, instead of longing for the things that come our neighbor's way.—Selected.