It’s 2am, I hear the rain, and I SHOULD be studying. But no, instead I was writing some emails and reading things online. Ever since Eugene messaged me the link to tinybuddha.com, I’ve been checking it every day!

We’ve all been hurt in one way or another. And getting hurt is so much easier than getting over the fact that we’ve been hurt. Usually my first answer to get over it is simple. TIME. Everything takes time. But in order to get the ball rolling, there are things you need to do so you can find happiness again.

Tiny Buddha had a post that I thought would be good to share…

10 Happiness Tips for People Who Have Been Hurt

“Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.” ~Unknown

1. Define your pain.

2. Express that pain.

3. Try to stay in the present.

4. Stop telling the story.

5. Forgive yourself.

6. Stop playing the blame/victim game.

7. Don’t let the pain become your identity.

8. Reconnect with you were before the pain.

9. Focus on things that bring you joy in the moment.

10. Share that joy with other people.

I believe that majority of these are dead on. In my opinion, tips 5-7 are pretty important in order to become happy again.

Make sure to read the whole post and descriptions of each tip,  HERE at tinybuddha.com.

Thanks to BFFIHK.

“Treat your friends like you do your best pictures; place them in the best light.” -Unknown

Trusting people is one of the most difficult things to do. Sometimes we suspect others because we’re measuring them against past relationships. Other times it’s because we’re projecting our own weaknesses onto them (as previously discussed in this post).

While you can’t ever be certain someone won’t abuse your trust, the only way to have a strong friendship is to take that risk and believe the best in someone. Everyone has some beauty, and everyone deserves to have it seen–most of all, the people you love. Which friends might you need to place in a better light today?

–tinybuddha.com