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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