and satisfied with whatever u have in life?
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Don't compare yourself to others.
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saying thanks to people and Allah for whatever you have.
and appreciating/recognizing the efforts of other people in your life. and to make other people happy and do feel yourself happy in their happiness. :@:
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I like to remind myself of how fortunate I am and that my family, my SO and I are healthy people without disabilities or financial woes. I also sometimes put myself in the shoes of the less fortunate like that poor woman who lost ALL 3 of her kids + BOTH parents in a house fire. That always puts things into perspective. Also, I try not make promises I wont be able to keep, not to buy things I can't afford (a rule in my house in general: no credit cards. My parents only used it to get some credit history) and most importantly try to give back. My parents always kept a box in the house where they would drop in money every month and encouraged us to do the same. At the end of the month, they donate the money or save it for someone in need.
Abdul Sattar Edhi saab is also someone I admire. He says that to live simply is to be free and that has proven to be true. The more simple you live your life, the less likely you're to be insecure with what you have or not feel content.
If you're religious, praying may help. Just about perspective, really.
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By reminding yourself that so many people have even less than what you do. And we could lose, suddenly without warning, what we have so it's better to be grateful. If you are healthy and mobile-- capable of using your hands and feet and eyes, for example-- that alone is such a big big blessing.
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have some weed.........
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Try not to compare yourself to others, reflect over those who have LESS than you, thank Allah for your blessings because it's said that He gives you more when you show gratitude, be giving/helping towards others because it's spiritually uplifiting. And if all this doesn't work....then do what Nomi above has suggested. :)
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Also, talk to someone if you are in a constant state of unhappiness. And by someone I mean someone who has your best interest at heart or a professional.
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Don't compare yourself to others.
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1) Drink 2 liters of water
2) Wait until you have to pee
3) Hold it in for as long as you can
4) Feel amazing
*bonus points for just going in your pants
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Place Allah SWT and His Messenger SAW before everyone else.
Look to those who are below you, not those who have more than you.
Always say Alhamdulillah, in times of hardship and ease.
Turn to Allah when things get hard and be patient. In fact, turn to Allah even when things are easy, just to thank Him.
Remember, this life is temporary and you'll be gone soon.
Help the needy, give charity, volunteer your time, etc.
Make dhikr of Allah throughout the day, InshaAllah.
Know that whatever you have is the will of Allah.
The Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: **
"If the whole nation were to gather together to benefit you they would only benefit you with that which Allah had already written you and if the whole nation were to gather to harm you they could only harm you with that which Allah had already written to harm you. The pen has been lifted and the ink has dried"**
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Go back and read any of Nadz’ threads here on GS… Instant shukr aana it’s not *your *life
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vodka, happy pills and some counselling
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read the news. so many people dying everywhere ... you will start to appreciate your life more after reading about all the awful things going on in the world!!!
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lol, be happy because somewhere in africa children are starving to death isn't exactly the most jovial of thoughts.
in order to be happy you have to want what you have.
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Islamii usool-e-qinaa’at_pasandii par 'amal kareN…yaa, phir is gaane ko hii sun ke ideas Haasil kareN:
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Stroke the furry wall.
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and satisfied with whatever u have in life?
Human being is never satisfied with anything. Except..i give away something that i love. Whether it is my 5 dollars for lunch, my weekend sleep time to see young students running, learning and enjoying their time. And of coursemay be make someone's day. Even if it is with smile. The most inspirational thing that i ever heard from a child where i taught. I asked them what is happiness to them and what satisfaction in life means to them (after explaining them what this really means). Little girl raised her hand saying, " Teacher, I walk with one leg, play with one leg, i lost my one eye because i had bad accident. But to me satisfaction is that i can still play with one leg, and see with one eye. And i am happy".
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Very simple - while buying a pair of shoes , think about the one who has no legs , not the one who has Brands like Ed Hardy, Vans, and Diesel
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