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the secret to a happy life

free yourself from any entrapments that can stop you
from living a full and joyful life
forgive those that you think have done you wrong
instead have mercy and pray for them
so that they can be enlightened
do not dwell in the past no matter
how bad anyone has wronged you
you must release yourself
by forgiving
rely on your own strength
to survive in this world
for that's the one you can call your own
your parents' fortune is not yours to claim
you have to build your own nest
out of hard work and determination
focus on no other but your future
invest your time in education
for there is no short cut to success
live simply and spend only within your means
draw a line between wants and needs
save and secure your senior years
for we do not want to burden anyone
not even our children
they too have their own life to take care of
teach your children not by preaching
live your life as a model for them to follow
you will be their first teacher
and your home will be their first school
the secret to a happy life is not
all about money, fame, and fortune
the secret to a happy life is being free
from subconscious imprisonment
of your soul..
forgive everyone for absolutely everything
including yourself

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