The Art of Being Happy

THE ART OF BEING HAPPY
(The Ways of St. Therese of the Child Jesus)


“I always see the good side of things. There are some who set giving themselves the most trouble. For me, it’s just the opposite. If I have nothing but pure suffering, if the heavens are so black that I see no break in the clouds, well, I make this my joy! I revel in it.”

(From: Her Last Conversations)


“I am always happy of what God asks of me. I do not concern myself about what God might be asking of others; nor do I assume that I store up greater merit when I am obliged to sacrifice more than other souls in His service. Whatever He asks of me always makes me happy.”

(From: A Memoir Of My Sister, St. Therese by Sr. Genevieve of the Holy Face)


“My little method consists in this --- rejoicing always and continually smiling --- in times of defeat as well as victory.”

(From: A Memoir Of My Sister, St. Therese by Sr. Genevieve of the Holy Face)



“When I suffer very much or when something irksome or unpleasant happens to me, I respond to them with a smile rather that take an air of sadness. I did not always success at the start, but now, it has become a habit that I’m happy to have acquired.”

(From: Histoire d’Une Ame)