Developing a Cheerful Outlook

It is most important to develop a happy outlook on life. Many persons act like spoiled children. They feel deeply hurt when they cannot get their own way all the time. Mature people never act like pampered children. Things cannot always go the way we would desire. We must learn to work in harmony with others, in spite of our different points of view. It is so easy to make mistakes that raise tensions within us, leaving the mind troubled and distressed.

Laughter and tears are the best antidotes for failure. These are Nature's ways of releasing our inner tensions and bringing us back to a more normal way of life. Have you ever noticed how difficult it is for a depressed person to either laugh or cry? He may make an attempt but it is never genuine, probable because he is so obsessed with his own feelings of frustration. If he is of a suspicious nature, he is busy trying to measure the motives of those around him.


A good memory is a wonderful thing, but there are times when it is more important to forget. This not always easy, especially if we happen to be the injured party. But if we are ever to really enjoy good health, there may be some things we should forget.


Most neurotic people are self-centred. This is not unnatural. We are all a bit that way. But many neurotic people use theri various "symptoms," such as nervous vomiting, megrim headaches, and palpitation, to get their own way. They may not always realize waht they are doing, but they often force the rest of the family to conform to their wishes. In the end no one is happy; everyone is miserable. Mature men and women are never like this. They are always busy helping other people , and by doing so, they have already gone a long way toward really successful living.

One of the most valuable assets in life is a good sense of humor. If we will only learn to laugh and take ourselves less seriously, we can usually overcome our most difficult handicaps. Things cannot always go the way we would like, but even this may be a real advantage in the end. We still have much to be thankful for, in spite of occasional set-backs. The thorns of disappointment are often accompained by roses of opportunity and challenge. So let us dwell on the happier side of life. A spirit of gratitude will do much to restore both mind and body.

Make friends with the great writers of the past. The reading of good books will help us to forget our disappointments and failures and our thwarted ambitions. Try to develop a firm faith in the future. Inspite of all the chaos in the world , God still has His hands on the helm, not only in the affairs of nations, but also in our own lives. He knows what is best for every one of us. His guidance means far more than all the medicines in the world.