Grandpa’s Rules for a Happy Life

Grandpa’s Rules for a Happy Life can help ease the tension if you’re tired of struggling in any of your relationships. Why take his sage yet simple advice? Because…

Everybody loves Grandpa.

My Dad is loved by everyone. Literally, everyone. A major part of that is because he’s the most awesome man I know. But, I also believe a big part of it is his attitude toward life. He is the ultimate family guy (um, not like the cartoon).

You see, my Dad has three responses for every situation in his life:

1. Need a lift to Timbuktu in the next ten minutes? He’ll say this: “Okay, Sweetheart.”

2. A little short on cash? This is his no-questions-asked policy: “How much do you need?”

3. Want to thank him for improving your life? This will be his humble reply: “That’s good, Honey.”

So, let’s hone our new and improved mindset by practicing his rules, which are also today’s Baby Step. With consistency, we’ll learn to let go a little, to relax the grip a little, to give in a little. Because when we do, we’ll ease the tension between us and those we love most (no matter how many of our buttons they push).

(#happy birthday Grandpa) Image created by Deb Plotkin

Grandpa’s Rules for a Happy Life

Check out my theory, along with three affirmations I’ve written, to practice in just about any situation life (or your family) may throw at you. Implement them now and then you’ll see how much more ease you will enjoy each day:

1. “Okay, Sweetheart.”

• Theory: He loves with NO conditions.

• Affirmation: I am free from conditions so I love abundantly.

2. “How much do you need?”

• Theory: He offers with NO regrets.

• Affirmation: I am free from regrets so I give generously.

3. “That’s good, Honey.”

• Theory: He lives with NO expectations.

• Affirmation: I am free from expectations so I live happily.

There you have it. A simple plan for relationship success…just in time for Valentine’s Day!