How Do I Stay Happy?

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How do I stay Happy? Throughout my not-so-long nineteen years of existence I realized that in order for me to be happy, I need to stay close and have a good communication with my family, I need to live life to the fullest, have a strong spiritual strength, help other people and most importantly, believe in myself in whatever I do. It is everyone’s dream to be happy but most of us have the idea of getting material things as happiness which is very shallow and untrue. Yes, it is lovely to have a big house, brand new car or the newest iPod in the market. However, if I think about it, those things fades and gets out of style while true love from my family, endless laughter with friends, and simply helping a lady to cross the streets gives me the sense of fulfillment and happiness which is the greatest feeling in the world. Having a significant relationship with my family makes me content. Each of us normal people experience downfalls, heartaches and failures and not everyone will be there to pick you up and help you get back to your feet. Lucky for me my family is always there ready to give a helping hand whenever I need them. Also, my family gives me the confidence that I need to continue to do good by myself with all their moral support and advice I know that I can continue everything that I do in the future. Additionally, it is them who taught me to appreciate life by not wasting my time being a pessimist and they made me a believer of God. Trusting God with my life and by having a strong faith in Him keeps me happy today and for the rest of my days. He’s the one in charge of my life and my family’s. Sometimes, there are things that do not make sense and makes me doubt. One example of this is when a year ago, my family and I moved here in the US from the Philippines. For the first few months, I felt isolated because I had no acquaintances and all my friends are

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