52 Pockets of Joy: The Gift of Happiness

52 POCKETS of JOY To From Wishing you good health, happiness and success. May your life be lled with Pockets of Joy by DENISE EDELSTEIN

52 Pockets of Joy Copyright © Denise Edelstein 2013 www.pocketsofjoyseries.com The moral rights of Denise Edelstein to be identified as the au- thor of this work have been asserted in accordance with the Copyright Act 1968. First published in Australia 2014 by Denise Edelstein ISBN 000-0-000000-00-0 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be repro- duced or transmitted by any means, electronic, photocopying or otherwise without prior written permission of the author. Disclaimer All the information, techniques, skills and concepts contained within this publication are of the nature of general comment only, and are not in any way recommended as individual ad- vice. The intent is to offer a variety of information to provide a wider range of choices now and in the future, recognising that we all have widely diverse circumstances and viewpoints. Should any reader choose to make use of the information con- tained herein, this is their decision, and the author and pub- lisher do not assume any responsibilities whatsoever under any conditions or circumstances. The author and publisher does not take responsibility for the results of the readers decision to use this information. It is recommended that the reader obtain their own independent advice. We have made every attempt to ensure that the quotations contained in this book have been quoted and referenced cor- rectly. If you believe an error has been made with regards to any of the quotations in the book, please contact us at: [email protected]

Dedication To Jacob, Sarah, Jesse and Asher, my wonderful Grandchildren who never cease to inspire me with their sense of wonder and their love of learning. Be proud of who you are and know that each of you is loved, unique and special and have numerous gi s to o er the world. To all the people who choose to have a happier and more meaningful life. 3



How to Get the Best Out of This Book e wisdom you read in “ Pockets of Joy” is designed to give you tips on how to have a happier life as well as encourage you to evaluate aspects of your life in order to help you thrive rather than survive. Some people may choose to read one page of “ Pockets of Joy” each week and follow through with my “ ought of the Week” which appears below the quote. is may involve taking a given action or answering a question. Other people may prefer not to follow the book in order but to open the book at the page which falls open for them ie the page they are “guided” to and use that page for their week. Whether you choose one method or the other doesn’t matter. You decide. If you do select the random method, you might like to stick a star in the top right hand corner, when you select a page, so you know which pages you have read. To further bene t from “ Pockets of Joy”, you might like to share the journey with an optimistic and en- thusiastic friend or group of friends such as your Book Club or discussion group. Each person can action the same “ ought of the Week” and then get together later to discuss their personal outcomes. is would then amplify the experience with a happier and more ful lling outcome for everyone. Exploring some of life’s big questions together can be lots of fun and very enlightening. Rather than using scraps of paper for your “ oughts of the Week”, I recommend that you purchase a note- book in your favourite colour and record your answers and ideas, so this valuable information is kept safe for you to return to whenever you choose. I recommend starting a new page for each quote, putting a head- ing and noting the reference page of the quote in Pockets of Joy. You may also like to return to your notes and lists to review your thoughts and add additional notes at a later date. You may not notice at rst, but af- ter a while you will start to see a change in your thoughts and your life and that you are discovering more 5



How to Get the Best Out of This Book and more of your own “Pockets of Joy”. ese are the things that you see, hear, taste, smell or feel that make your heart sing. Many years ago I discovered that reading an inspiring quote before bed served two purposes for me. Firstly, it was a way of turning my brain o at the end of the day so I could relax and stop thinking about the events of that day or my to do list for the next. Secondly, I loved how positive quotes elevated my mood ready for a good night’s sleep, so I could wake up the next morning feeling refreshed and ready to tackle the new day. e most important thing is to have as much fun as you can with “ Pockets of Joy” and to improve your life along the way. I wish you every success in elevating your happiness until you are soaring on wings of joy. How to nd Denise Edelstein Register on www.pocketso oyseries.com In I will be loading some templates onto my website for your lists, which will be free bonus download for people who have purchased “ Pockets of Joy”. Go to my website now and register as a purchaser so I can keep you posted when the templates are available and when new titles in the Pockets of Joy Series are available. I invite you to join me on Facebook and share how “ Pockets of Joy” has improved your life and brought you more happiness. www.facebook.com/PocketsofJoy For more inspirational quotes and tips, go to www.facebook.com/DeniseEdelstein and send me a Friend Request. You might also like to join the discussion on my Facebook group: Pockets of Joy You can also follow me on Twitter www.twitter.com/pockets_of_joy and Share with me on Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/deniseedelstein/pockets-of-joy/ 7

ere are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle, or you can live as if everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein 8

Thought of the Week: Be curious, follow your instincts, explore, have adventures and your life will be 9

Thought of the Week: As you pay attention to the beauty in the world occur and then write them on your list when you 10

Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and ght for your dreams. Ashley Smith 11

It’s good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well. Vincent van Gogh 12

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Thought of the Week: ere is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butter y. R. Buckminster Fuller 14

Thought of the Week: I compliment and praise others, which enriches both of our lives. Whether you think you can or can’t, you are right. Henry Ford 15

Thought of the Week: time out for yourself and as well as time to help As you review your list, you will realise that 16

How di erent our lives are when we really know what is deeply important to us, and, keeping that picture in mind, we manage ourselves each day to be and to know what really matters most. Stephen Covey 17

When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive – to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. Marcus Aurelius 18

Thought of the Week: how wonderful it is to be alive, you will be 19

Thought of the Week: memory, so you can return to it whenever you 20

Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away. Maya Angelou 21

e rst step to getting the things you want out of life is this: decide what you want Ben Stein 22

Thought of the Week: on what you want and not what you don’t, wish for more happiness, better health or a 23

Thought of the Week: will discover who you really are, what’s important to you and become less concerned about what other’s 24

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Eleanor Roosevelt 25

May you live all the days of your life. Jonathan Swift 26

Thought of the Week: Do you want to merely survive, or would you 27

Thought of the Week: Happiness is doubled when you share it with someone else who is also optimistic and enthusiastic about life and shows be happy for others when they share their 28

To get the full value of joy, you must have someone to divide it with. Mark Twain 29

People are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Abraham Lincoln 30

Thought of the Week: If you decide you really want to be happy, every 31

Thought of the Week: for many of us, in our model of the world, it’s time to discover the unique and special person 32

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is not that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous? ’ Actually, who are you not to be? ... It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Marianne Williamson 33

Thought of the Week: with your partner or friends, if e purpose of life is a life of purpose. Robert Byrne 34

Thought of the Week: appreciate what you have and rather than what you appreciate now, while you list them He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. Epictetus 35

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. Rumi 36

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Thought of the Week: stretch yourself beyond your comfort 38

e greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short, but in setting our aim too low, and achieving our mark. Michelangelo 39

Time is free, but it’s priceless. You can’t own it, but you can use it. You can’t keep it, but you can spend it. Once you’ve lost it you can never get it back. Harvey MacKay 40

Thought of the Week: time in relation to what is important to you in your 41

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Time is swi , it races by; Opportunities are born and die ... Still you wait and will not try – A bird with wings who dares not rise and y. A. A. Milne So to overcome your roadblocks to happiness and success: 43

Thought of the Week: You don’t have to get it right, you just have to get it going. Mike Litman 44

Thought of the Week: e more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his in uence, his power for good. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. James Allen 45

Children are happy because they don’t have a le in their minds called “All the ings at Could Go Wrong”. Marianne Williamson 46

Thought of the Week: We believe our purpose is to teach and to you that, as you observe their happiness 47

Thought of the Week: already have started to feel how wonderful 48

If the sight of the blue skies lls you with joy, if a blade of grass springing up in the elds has power to move you, if the simple things of nature have a message that you understand, rejoice, for your soul is alive. Eleonora Duse 49

Never assume greatness is for someone else. Imagine every day that you too can do great things. Have the courage to take the challenge, make the mistakes, and move forward. Who knows, maybe one day someone will be sharing your moment with you. Brandi Chastain 50