Lecturing in San Francisco some years ago, I interviewed a man who was very unhappy and dejected over the way his business was going, He was the general manager. His heart was filled with resentment toward the vice president and the president of the organization. He claimed that they opposed … He Found Happiness to Be the Harvest of a Quiet MindRead more
Power of Mind
If I Had A Million Dollars, I Would Be Happy
I have visited many men in mental institutions who were millionaires, but they insisted they were penniless and destiture. They were incarcerated because of psychotic, paranoic, and manic-depressive tendencies. Wealth in and of itself will not make you happy. On the other hand, it is not a deterrent to happiness. … If I Had A Million Dollars, I Would Be HappyRead more
Why Choose Unhappiness?
Many people choose unhappiness by entertaining these ideas: “Today is a black day; everything is going to go wrong.” “I am not going to succeed.” “Everyone is against me.” “Business is bad, and it is going to get worse.” “I’m always late.” “I never get the breaks” “He can, but … Why Choose Unhappiness?Read more
You Must Desire To Be Happy
There is one very important point about being happy. You must sincerely desire to be happy. There are people who have been depressed, dejected, and unhappy so long that were they suddenly made happy by some wonderful, good, joyous news, they would actually be like the woman who said to … You Must Desire To Be HappyRead more
He Made It a Habit to Be Happy
A number of years ago, I stayed for about a week in a fanner’s house in Connemarra on the west coast of Ireland. He seemed to be always singing and whistling and was full of humor. I asked him the secret of his happiness, and his reply was: “It is … He Made It a Habit to Be HappyRead more
How to Choose Happiness
Begin now to choose happiness. This is how you do it: When you open your eyes in the morning, say to yourself, “Divine order takes charge of my life today and every day. All things work together for good for me today. This is a new and wonderful day for … How to Choose HappinessRead more
You Must Choose Happiness
Happiness is a state of mind. There is a phrase in the Bible which says, Choose ye this day whom ye will serve. You have the freedom to choose happiness. This may seem extraordinarily simple, and it is. Perhaps this is why people stumble over the way to happiness; they … You Must Choose HappinessRead more
YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND AND YOUR HAPPINESS
William James, father of American psychology, said that the greatest discovery of the nineteenth century was not in the realm of physical science. The greatest discovery was the power of the subconscious touched by faith. In every human being is that limitless reservoir of power which can overcome any problem … YOUR SUBCONSCIOUS MIND AND YOUR HAPPINESSRead more
Pray Together and Stay Together Through Steps in Prayer
The First Step Never carry over from one day to another accumulated irritations arising from little disappointments. Be sure to forgive each other for any sharpness before you retire at night. The moment you awaken in the morning, claim infinite intelligence is guiding you in all your ways. Send out … Pray Together and Stay Together Through Steps in PrayerRead more
Don’t Try To Make Your Wife Over
A husband must not try to make his wife over into a second edition of himself. The tactless attempt to change her in many ways is foreign to her nature. These attempts are always foolish, and many times result in a dissolution of the marriage. These attempts to alter her … Don’t Try To Make Your Wife OverRead more