HAL BRADY: Mastering the years

Since I am seeking to write an article on “Mastering the Years” I need to offer a word of clarification. I write on this important subject not as one who knows how to do it, but as one who simply has a few ideas on the subject.

So here goes, first, maintain the joy — keep a sense of humor. A man once said to his son, “if you get down, you are bringing trouble with you and you are always sad. If you are always joking and having fun, life takes care of itself.” Unhappy people tend to dwell on the negative side of things. In essence, they live a life of bad news. Their focus is always on the problems or troubles or hassles of life. No wonder they are unhappy. On the other hand, happy people maintain a sense of humor and focus on the good and celebrate it. A husband and his wife were riding down the highway arguing. Upon seeing a pasture full of mules, the husband said to his wife, “Relatives of yours?” To which the wife replied, “Yes, but on my husbands side.” Maintain the joy!