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10 Tips for Happiness from Pope Francis

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Pope Francis offers 10 easy-to-follow tips for happiness. True to his style, some of the tips will seem spot-on while others will ruffle a few feathers; regardless, the 10 tips for happiness that Pope Francis suggests are a breath of fresh air for many Catholics who are weary and, in fact, unhappy!

Live and Let Live

“Live and let live” is the beautiful start to the pope’s list. Easy-to-follow, “live and let live” simply let’s Catholics recognize that living a charitable, honest and joyful existence can be, in and of itself, a witness for Christ. This first tip for happiness lays the groundwork for the other tips that the pope suggests for a life of happiness.

Give Yourself to Others

The next tip Pope Francis offers is about giving. The pope says: “Be giving of yourself to others.” This simple idea reawakens in Catholics the spirit of charity—and it isn’t just charity in material goods but charity in spirit which is at the heart of who Christ was while he walked this earth. He gave of himself freely and without regard to rank or status. When the pope suggest giving of ourselves he is suggesting that we imitate Christ.

Walk Softly

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Walk Softly

In the ever-increasing world of chaos and “busy-ness” the pope recommends that we “proceed calmly.” In a world that entices us to constantly operate in a agitated state of existence, the pope brings in the word “calm.” “Proceed calmly” he says. The very idea of such a step requires a certain amount of personal examination of our time and our actions—the pope has subtlety requested a more honest examination of our lives.

Enjoy Leisure

The pope’s next observation is critically important: “consumerism has brought us anxiety.” The pope recognizes—and invites Catholics to recognize—how the world has brought anxiety into our lives. It may be the desires for material goods but it also may be the desires for fame or recognition. It may even be the unhealthy desire to gather scores of social media “friends” or the need to compete in the wide world of avatars in detrimental and destructive ways.

Sunday is for Families

There was a time when Sundays were spent gathering with family and friends at one home or another. People attended church and then gathered afterwards to a leisure Sabbath. Pope Francis reminds us of those days when he says “Sunday is for family.” Cliché’s abound about family being the cornerstone of society and yet when given an opportunity to live those truths, very few of us do anymore. This particular point made by the pope, when taken in context of the list, is very do-able because once an examination is done about our individual priorities and an honest embrace of choosing to “live and let live” we begin to see the great value of a Sunday spent with family.

Empower Young People

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Empower Young People

On the heels of the pope’s concern about materialism, leisure and family, it makes perfect sense that he gives voice to the needs of children—of the “next” generation. He says “we need to be creative with young people” because he understands how they are particularly at risk. While the pope invites us to live more joyfully with his tips, he also reminds us of our obligations to our children who specifically require us to tend to their needs lest they become victims of the world in which they live.

Respect Nature

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Concern for the earth that God has created, the pope adds a stunning observation to his list when he uses words such as “suicide” and “tyrannical” in regards to the environment. If we take seriously his comments about our children we are forced to recognize that one gift we give our children is the earth itself through our love and care of it.

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Move On

“Letting go of negative things quickly” is a universally understood balm for the soul. Giving credence to the abhorrent nature of gossip and identifying low self-esteem as being at the root of it, it is easy to go back into the pope’s list and see how all these items ultimately interact with one another. For instance, someone who has low self-esteem may find time spent on social media sites only increases their low self-esteem as they compare themselves to others who are putting on a false face to the world. Other items on the pope’s list connect help offset low self-esteem and will help us let go and let God.

Respect Others' Opinions

Probably the most stunning of the pope’s list is the ninth item in which the pope says: “We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. But the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyses: 'I am talking with you in order to persuade you,' No. Each person dialogues, starting with his and her own identity. The church grows by attraction, not proselytising,” This may ruffle many feathers of those who have taken such a hard stand against the world but should resonate with many Catholics who take the time to read and study Christ’s life more deeply since it is how he walked this earth.

Work for Peace

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Finally, the pope’s timely words about war echo with great sadness as we watch with horror what is happening in the world. The pope says: “the call for peace must be shouted. Peace sometimes gives the impression of being quiet, but it is never quiet, peace is always proactive.”