Happiness is the wine of labor
The world will not always be kind, but you can still be joyful. Tears of sadness cannot buy peace, but a sincere smile can. Laughter is a currency and a crown.
Quote:
A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
Proverbs 17:22
I will laugh at the world.
Henceforth, will I shed only tears of sweat, for those of sadness or remorse or frustration are of no value in the marketplace whilst each smile can be exchanged for gold and each kind word, spoken from my heart, can build a castle.
Never will I allow myself to become so important, so wise, so dignified, so powerful, that I forget how to laugh at myself and my world. In this matter, I will always remain as a child, for only as a child am I given the ability to look up to others; and so long as I look up to another I will never grow too long for my cot.
I will laugh at the world.
And so long as I can laugh, never will I be poor. This, then, is one of nature's greatest gifts, and I will waste it no more. Only with laughter and happiness can
I truly become a success.
Only with laughter and happiness can I enjoy the fruits of my labour. Were it not so, far better would it be to fail, for happiness is the wine that sharpens the taste of the meal. To enjoy success I must have happiness, and laughter will be the maiden who serves me.
🚀 I will be happy. I will be successful. I will be the greatest the world has ever known.This series features select excerpts from The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino—a timeless source of inspiration. As we close the first half of the year and prepare for the next, I believe its wisdom offers clarity, encouragement, and momentum for the journey ahead.
What’s Your Thought?
When was the last time you laughed at yourself, without shame?
What small thing can you do today to be richer in joy than in worry?
If laughter became your daily ritual, how would your life feel lighter?
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Deeper Dive
📚 Resources:
The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor
Sermon: “The Oil of Joy” – Joshua Selman (YouTube)
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Sermon: “The Oil of Gladness” – EA Adeboye (YouTube)
🛠 Actionable Tips:
Joy Journal: End each day by writing one thing that made you laugh—no matter how small.
Mirror Practice: Smile at your reflection each morning. Laugh awkwardly if you must. It heals more than it hurts.
Joy Appointment: Schedule one “nonsense hour” per week to do something purely for laughter: comedy, cartoons, karaoke—no justification needed.
Give Joy Away: Write a spontaneous kind message to someone today. Your words might be the castle they need.
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