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"Michael - Thank you, One of my sons had organised my being connected to gmail. Your advertisement flashed up on my screen and I clicked on it. I never click on advertisements.

I read the book and am using the affirmation and will use your book as a life raft. I am solo with four sons having left the boys father in very traumatic circumstances when his behaviour got progressively abusive. We left with nothing and started from scratch in a new city.

It is now five years later. We live on a very tight budget but our heads are mostly above water. I went to University and am in my final semster of a graduate diploma in Sociology. The university study kept my mind occupied while I set the boys up and settled them in. They are doing well. Lately I have been finding it difficult staying motivated, my biggest problem getting out to exercise. Depression, apathy, negativity started seeping in. Compounded by what felt like a complete inability to deal with a weight problem that came about during the stress period.

Your book takes me back to the step by step. It gives me an everyday anchor in the affirmations. It is like a coming home. I am back to working at living in today and turning away from the anxiety. It has been extraordinary how many times when I think the power is going to be cut off, or There is no money to buy school stationery, something happens and somehow we make it through.

Your book reconnects me. It reminds me that my needs will be met. Thank you for setting it free.

-Brigid

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.howtobehappy.org

New Happy Book Cover

I'm happy to announce the new cover for my Happy Book, which was designed and donated by Thos Chapman.  I hope you like it as much as I do :-)

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.howtobehappy.org

Another Happy Person 6-27-05

"I will be helping others by giving this book. It feels so good to be giving something of value. Thank you for taking the time to get clear and write this, what a help it is to me after studying for such a long time to see it clearly and plainly written. It came a time of greatest crisis this a.m., and now I have a firm and secure path of understanding."
Many, Many Blessings,
-Christal Spring

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.HowToBeHappy.org

Q&A - Philosophical Explanation

Q- I've been surfing a bit tonight and saw your book. I skimmed it quickly and it all makes sense. I have a question, though. I believe I am pretty easy to get along with, but I tend to choose some pretty rotten partners. My first husband is gay...of course that didn't last, my second one dumped me on-line. Now, I read all the time that it is wrong to be selfish and a liar and uncaring and to me that makes complete sense. I couldn't live my life any differently, but...BUT....my second husband who meant the world to me dropped me like a hot potato and is as happy as a clam. I've found out he's lied continuously during our marriage yet he is just as happy as can be. I don't get that. How can it be so wrong for him to do what he did but not suffer any guilt, any shame, any negative emotions at all. I am not concerned about why he's happy save for the philisophical explanation as to why it works for him. Any explanation???

A- No one is all good or all bad. Obviously, your second husband has some redeeming qualities otherwise you would not have married him. Your job is to work on improving yourself and not judge others. The Universe will take care of your second husband's short comings. So don't be so sure that you would like to trade places with him or that he is not getting his just desserts. He will get his sooner or later because their is a perfect accounting system in the Universe.

In the meantime, reread my book several times and see how truthful, POSITIVE and helpful to others you can become. It's not what you know. It's what you do with what you know that counts. Make it a point to live by the Daily Affirmation 100% of the time. When your chemistry increases you will attract the right spirit to you and live happily ever after.

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.HowToBeHappy.org

Q&A - Start over or grin and bare it?

Q- I was enlightened by your book...and agree with you ....I believe there are two types of people in this world....givers and takers....I want to be a total giver, but am surrounded by takers and a wife whom is a giver to her children. I call her an enabler, unfortunately I have become there slave and my cast with my wife has become an endless life of servitude....what do you recommend ...do I start over or grin and bare it

A- Without knowing all the facts I can't answer your question. However, I can make a strong suggestion that you and your wife both read my book. Then have an honest and open conversation with her about the issues you have about her, your children and your relationship.

see page 78 > Since we are all individuals, we have different interest and priorities. Fair compromises and kept agreements are the key to all successful relationships. The Daily Affirmation is a great foundation for all relationships to build upon.

see page 66 > Realize that there are three sides to every argument or disagreement. They are: your side, their side and the truth. Instead of defending your side, look for the truth behind the facts and what you may or may not be doing to cause the problem. Even if you are only at fault 1%, take responsibility for your actions and do your best to correct them. Many of your personal confrontations and challenges can be solved with this approach.

Hopefully, you and your wife will take responsibility for your actions and do your best to correct them. Let me know how it goes after your wife reads my book and you discuss it with her.

"A good man is a bad man's teacher, and a bad man is a good man's job." - Lao Tzu

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.HowToBeHappy.org

Thank you for your masterpiece

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.HowToBeHappy.org

"Your book is brilliant. Thank you for your masterpiece that you are sharing with the world. Your Happy Book has blessed me and will inspire all who are touched with its magic."
- Steven Ferrel

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony
www.HowToBeHappy.org

Rave Reviews 4-15-05

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.HowToBeHappy.org

"Thank you very much for writing this little e-Book. It has educated and inspired me to follow the 8 words of wisdom. I have read many self-help, happiness books in the past but yours has inspired me the most. It’s a simple, but powerful message. I am going to post a link to your website from mine. Thanks again Michael."
- John Paul Monaco

"Thank you so much for your Happy Book. Having worked with your previous book, The Mental Keys to Improve Your Golf for nearly three years now, understanding your concepts was fairly easy, but definitely necessary to hear in order to incorporate them into my everyday life. "I am always truthful, positive, and helping others" has become a mainstay in my life and I plan to continue that for as long as I live. I try to live by this affirmation everyday, and as a result, it becomes easier and easier each day.

"I am living an extremely happy life right now in large part to your help and guidance over the past few years. I hope that I can help others find this peace of mind and success of happiness the way you have helped me to it in my life. Thanks again for everything you have given to me and to the world. You are a true example of a giving person and one that I am glad the universe intended me to meet."
Your Friend,
- Chris Morrow

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony
www.HowToBeHappy.org

New Testimonials as of 3/28/05

To get your free copy on my Happy Book, visit www.HowToBeHappy.org

"What a great book. Thank you for putting this out into the world. It takes bravery indeed to be this candid and expose so much of yourself in an effort to help others. It will take some time for me to assimilate your teachings into my current belief system, but certainly worth the effort. Be happy through being truthful, positive and helping others! "
-Roland Achtel

" My name is Adam La Spina and I am 15 years old and live in Perth, Western Australia. Your book has enlightened me and made me appreciate so much more in the world and I am very willing to live the Daily Affirmation 100%. However, I must firstly start by being much nicer and more supportive towards my parents and my family, and your book has helped me to be able to do that.

"Your book has been the best book I have ever read and I am going to try my hardest to help change the world for the better of people. Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to read your book free of charge and thank you very much for sharing with me the 8 words I AM ALWAYS TRUTHFUL, POSITIVE AND HELPING OTHERS!!!!"
- Adam La Spina

" May your desire to help make the World a Happier and better place by changing one person at a time become a reality. Personally, I think this will happen and I will do my part by forwarding your email to all my friends, relatives and business associates.

"You have my deep admiration for writing your Happy Book and giving it to me and the World without charge! I too dream of one day being able to do something similar for the benefit of my friends and the World at large. My heartfelt thanks and Congratulations for giving me and the World your eight words to live by. I WILL ALWAYS BE TRUTHFUL, POSITIVE AND HELPING OTHERS.
- Allan Tan

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony
www.HowToBeHappy.org

Q&A about God/Christ

I'm happy to announce that the First Edition of "How to Be Happy" is available.  For you free copy visit www.HowToBeHappy.org.

Below is my first Question and my Answer:

Q- How can we "will" to be happy or positive or truthful without God/Christ at the center of our lives? Or am completely missing the point behind your "happy book."

A- The Happy Book is not about religion. It's about always being truthful, positive and helping others. I'm sure that Jesus would have no problem endorsing the "Daily Affirmation" in my Happy Book and recommending you live by it.

Be Happy and Keep Smiling,

Michael Anthony
www.HowToBeHappy.org

Testimonials

If you like my book "How to Be Happy and Have Fun Changing the World," please email me your comments with permission to post them on my website. Your comments will help inspire others to make our world a better place for all of us and our children's children. Thanks ... Michael Anthony

"I just finished reading your book, TWICE!. As a person of strong values and desire to live an ethical life I find your book the most helpful tool in our current culture. It is truly an effective tool for functioning in a society where truth seems to be lost; expediency the norm; blind ambition and greed rewarded at any cost as popularized by shows like "Survivor" and "The Apprentice" and with amoral decisions abound from the news media to the courtrooms to Corporate America, itself.

"As a former practicing attorney who found most lawyers despicable and willing to lie as part of the profession to win at any cost, I turned to the financial industry to help people build their retirements safely, but find it a challenge even here to remain truthful, honest and helpful in an industry where greed is pervasive and a business that encourages "the sale" rather than truly helping people.

"I read your Daily Affirmation and it helps a lot.

"God Bless You and may your simple but powerful and effective Manual for Operating As a Human Being reach the far corners of our civilization. The world needs it; people need it; politicians need it; greedy corporate leaders need it; parents need it; today's youth need it."

A kindred spritual traveller,
J Peladeau

Be Happy and Keep Smiling :-)

Michael Anthony
www.HowToBeHappy.org