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Epilogue

Sharing Happiness

LIFE

 
5. HONOR AND HELP YOUR PARENTS

     From a child's point of view, parents are sometimes hard to understand.  There are differences between generations.  But truthfully, this is no barrier. 

     When one is weak, it is a temptation to take refuge in subterfuges and lies: it is this which builds the wall.

     Children can reconcile their differences with their parents.  Before any shouting begins, one can at least try to talk it over quietly.  The child should be frank and honest.  It is often possible to attain a compromise where both sides now understand and can agree.  It is not always easy to get along with others, but one should try.

     One cannot overlook the fact that almost always, parents are acting from a strong desire to do what they believe to be best for the child.

     Children are indebted to their parents for their upbringing -- if the parents did so.  While some parents are so fiercely independent that they will accept no return on the obligation, it is nevertheless true that there often comes a time when it is the turn of the younger generation to care for their parents.

     In spite of it all, one must remember that hey are the only parents one has.  And as such, no matter what, one should honor them and help them.

~~~ The way to happiness includes being on good terms with one's parents or those who brought one up. ~~~

 

      -honor: to show respect for; to treat with deference and courtesy.

     -compromise: a settlement of differences in which each side gives in on some point while retaining others and reaching a mutual agreement thereby.

6. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE

     There are many people one influences.  If one conducts his life to keep these recommendations, one is setting a good example.

     Others around one cannot help but be influenced by this, no matter what they say.  Anyone trying to discourage you is trying to do so because they factually mean you harm or are seeking to serve their own ends.  Down deep, they will respect you.

     Your own survival chances will be bettered in the long run, since others, influenced, will become less of a threat.  There are other benefits.

     Don't discount the effect you can achieve on others simply by mentioning these things and setting a good example in your own right.

~~~ The way to happiness requires that one set a good example for others. ~~~

     -example: someone or something worthy of imitation or duplication: a pattern, a model.

     -influences: has an effect upon.

     -influence: the resulting effect.