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Happy Life Tip of the Week, Issue #008 -- Mother Enthusiasm
May 05, 2009
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Nurture Enthusiasm, Appreciate Your Mother

A mother should give her children a superabundance of enthusiasm, that after they have lost all they are sure to lose in mixing with the world, enough may still remain to prompt and support them through great actions.

Julius C. Hare

After the gift of life itself, our mother's greatest gift to us is our enthusiasm for life. With life enthusiasm, we stand a better chance of accomplishing great actions and weathering the storms of life. Research has shown that about 50% of our life satisfaction is due to a happiness set point which comes to us from our parents. The rest is due to our choices and skills- also often learned unconsciously from our parents. If you need help to regain your life enthusiasm…

It can be difficult to express appreciation for such fundamental gifts as life and enthusiasm. Try this appreciation letter template if you want to express your gratitude in heartfelt words. Sometimes, acts of service mean more to Mom, like doing the gardening or the laundry or cooking a meal so she does not have to. Many mothers appreciate some quality time with their children. For more tips on how to appreciate your mother…


Nurture Enthusiasm, Appreciate Your Mother




Affirmation I nurture my enthusiasm for life and appreciate the happiness skills my mother taught me.

Journal or Meditation Question How can I nurture enthusiasm in myself and others? How did my mother nurture enthusiasm with me?

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