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Rules of Happiness - Do Random Acts of Kindness

“If you want others to be happy, practice

compassion. If you want to be happy,

practice compassion.” - Dalai Lama

We’ve all felt it.

That spark of happiness which ignites within us whenever we
do a good deed for someone else.

We hold open the door for the elderly lady behind us, and
she returns the favour with a warm, grandmother’s smile.
You bring a box of chocolates into work for no particular
reason, and get the warm attention of all your colleagues.


The more we give, the more we receive.

And one perfect way to add a little extra happiness to your
own life, and the outside world, is to indulge in Random Acts
of Kindness. Or RAKs as I prefer to abbreviate.

So, what are Random Acts of Kindness?

Well, the clue is really in the name. A RAK is a small act of
kindness that you grant to someone else in the world – for
absolutely no reason whatsoever, without expecting
anything in return.

The classic example of a RAK is to pay at a toll booth for the
car behind you. The recipient of the Random Act of
Kindness will not only be flattered and uplifted by your
generous deed, it’s likely they’ll “pay it forward” to someone
else too. And that person may pay it forward yet again.

Indeed, your single Random Act of Kindness could just
change the world.

So, what Random Acts of Kindness could YOU indulge in –
to make yourself, and the world around you, happier?


Donate to a charity shop. Give someone a hug. Write a letter
of appreciation. Say “I love you” to your parents. Pay for
someone behind you. Donate blood. Scrape the ice off a
stranger’s car windscreen.

Do something for them that they can’t. Give $1 of your
money in the best way you can. Become a conservation
volunteer. Give your groceries to a neighbour. Take
someone out for the day. Spend time with a local elder. Send
someone a bunch of flowers, randomly.


Take chocolate into work for sharing, without a reason.
Thank your mentor for their support. Plant a tree. Pick up
litter. Be someone’s biggest fan for a day. Be nice to someone
who looks low. Smile more. Give food to a nearby shelter.
Hold open the door. Give a cup of food at
www.thehungersite.com.

Remember, it doesn’t have to be exuberant, and it doesn’t
have to cost you a penny.

Just throw a little extra kindness out to the world – and watch
how you find greater happiness starting to flood back into
your own life.

THE 18 RULES of HAPPINESS, Karl Moore

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Rules of Happiness - Learn to Let Go

“By letting it go it all gets done. The world

is won by those who let it go. But when

you try and try, the world is beyond

the winning.” – Lao Tzu

Emotions are the things that make us human.

When we cry, we’re experiencing emotion. When we’re
fearful, we’re experiencing emotion. Whenever we’re angry,
upset, passionate, greedy, scared – we’re experiencing
emotion.

But sometimes emotions need reining in!

They cause us not to make that fantastic speech at the
company conference, because we’re scared of the platform.
They stop us making up with long-gone friends, because
we’re still maddened with anger. They cause us to stay in
relationships that damage us, because we’re still emotionally
addicted to the misshapen void the relationship fills.


Emotions aren’t always good for you. You are NOT your
emotions.

Emotions are just things that happen, and which you can
(and should) control.

Sure, that sounds easy. But here’s the thing: it actually really is
easy.

The best way to let go of our troublesome emotions, the
emotions that are holding us back from happiness, is to
discover the art of releasing.

So, what is releasing?

Releasing is the ability to realize that you are desperately
“gripping” onto emotions in your life. You treat them as if
they’re “you.” It’s about realising you can let go of them,
unclench your fist around them, just by making a simple
decision.

How can you start releasing?


The simplest method is just to go through your life,
recognizing where emotions are holding you up. Are you
angry about your home-life situation? Your working hours?
That incident you just had, with the rude guy at the grocery
store?

Bring that issue or situation to the forefront of your mind.
Connect with the emotion.

Then, ask yourself: “Can I let this go?”


Can you let it go? Just for this moment? Could you release
this emotion?

Breathe out, and answer honestly with either “Yes” or “No.”
Either answer is absolutely fine.

If you can let it go, then do it. Really feel yourself letting go.
Feel yourself releasing, unclenching, relaxing, detaching. It
should feel something like when a doctor calls to tell you
those worrying tests have come back all clear: an immediate
release of worry and tension.

And if you can’t let go right now, don’t stress it. Give yourself
permission to hold onto it some more. It’s your decision.

How does that feel? If the emotion still has charge, simply
repeat the process until you feel better – or until you feel like
stopping.

Remember, letting go doesn’t mean you “forgive” the person
at the grocery store, or you “allow” that kind of behaviour. It
just means that you release the negative emotion inside of you.


By releasing negative emotions, you’ll not only enjoy much
more freedom in your life – you’ll also become more
emotionally stable and less stressed too.

THE 18 RULES of HAPPINESS, Karl Moore

Rules of Happiness - Follow Your Bliss

“When you follow your bliss, doors will open

where you would not have thought there

would be doors; and where there wouldn't be

a door for anyone else.” – Joseph Campbell

In life, it’s easy to end up in the “wrong place.”

We’re doing a job we hate. We’re living with people we
dislike. We’re keeping secrets, when we’d rather be open and
genuine.

We get stuck and don’t feel authentic, because we’re not
truly doing what we want.

Does that sound like you?

If so, you need to find what makes you truly happy.


American mythologist Joseph Campbell summed up that
process of seeking your own true happiness and authenticity
in three simple words: “Follow your bliss.”

Sometimes in life, we all stray and lose direction. We’re halfway
up a ladder we didn’t want to climb, rather than at the
bottom of one that we do. By not following our bliss, we
permanently limit our happiness and stop ourselves truly
enjoying our lives.

Are you following your bliss?

One thing bliss is not – and that’s money.

Bliss is what you’re doing when you’re wrapped up in the
moment. When you’re so thrilled just to be doing it, it ceases
even to be work anymore. Your bliss occurs when you’re
living in the moment, and time doesn’t really matter
anymore.


My bliss is helping to run a number of really big businesses,
while teaching self-development. In fact, I love it so much
that I’m typing this rule while on holiday in Thailand. It’s not
for the money, it’s for the pleasure. I’m immersed in my own
bliss.

So, what’s YOUR bliss?

You may love teaching tube surfing on the beaches of
Australia. Or running your own small accountancy firm. Or
helping teenagers discover and appreciate the world of art.

When you were a child, and played with a kite, you were
immersed in your bliss.


As an adult, what makes you feel like that again? And how
can you increase that in your life?

Follow your bliss.

You know, I have a theory that absolutely everyone in life
knows what they need to do in order to become happy. It’s
just that most aren’t brave enough to take the steps to do it.

So, that’s your challenge.

THE 18 RULES of HAPPINESS, Karl Moore