“The “pursuit of pleasure” is not the same as the “pursuit of happiness.” These dissimilar pursuits often mimic similar feelings.”
– Gibbs²
HAPPINESS IS CONSTRUCTIVE
“Happy people are less destructive and more constructive than unhappy people are, and easier to foster positive relationships.”
– Gibbs²
THE HAPPINESS LEDGER OF LIFE
“In every aspect of people’s lives, happiness is a surplus, but unhappiness is a deficit. Strive to stay on the happiness side of the ledger of life.”
– Gibbs²
THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS
“The labyrinth of the mind is the storehouse of happy and unhappy thoughts. Think happy thoughts.”
– Gibbs²
SELF-IMPROVEMENT MEANS A HIGHER HAPPINESS INDEX (HI)
“Optimum Happiness (OH) is a higher value proposition than happiness. With the right tools, people can improve their “Happiness Index” (HI).”
– Gibbs²
ACTIONS BY HAPPY PEOPLE
“Happy people strive to do better, to achieve more, and to give more. They forgive the past, delight in the present, and embrace the future.”
– Gibbs²
TEN PLEDGES FOR A HAPPIER LIFE 10 of 10
“I pledge to exercise more love, patience, and care in my dealings with my family, my friends, and my associates, even in matters that may seem trivial to me.”
– Gibbs²
TEN PLEDGES FOR A HAPPIER LIFE 9 of 10
“I pledge to engender loyalty and happiness in my life, in my marriage, in my family relationships, in my friendships, and in my dealings with my business associates.”
– Gibbs²
TEN PLEDGES FOR A HAPPIER LIFE 8 of 10
“I pledge to seek higher spiritual ground, to be a deep thinker, to have an open mind, and to understand better other people’s worldview, based on their circumstances of birth.”
– Gibbs²
TEN PLEDGES FOR A HAPPIER LIFE 7 of 10
“I pledge to seek to understand better the ‘oneness’ of the human family, and our mutual desire for love, life, peace, hope, liberty, fairness, justice, and happiness.”
– Gibbs²