What has changed in your life?  
 

"You remember when you were maybe five years old, and you went out in the morning and you looked at the day, and it was a very, very beautiful day, and you looked at the flowers and they were very beautiful flowers. Twenty-five years later you get up in the morning, you take a look at the flowers—they are wilted. The day isn't a happy day. Well, what has changed? You know they are the same flowers, it's the same world, something must have changed. Probably it was you."

—L. Ron Hubbard

This excerpt was taken from the book Scientology: A New Slant on Life by L. Ron Hubbard.   

 


Is It Possible to Be Happy?
By L. Ron Hubbard

A great many people wonder whether or not happiness even exists in this modern, rushing world. Very often an individual can have a million dollars, he can have everything his heart apparently desires, and is still unhappy. We take the case of somebody who has worked all his life; he has worked hard and he has raised a big family. He has looked forward to that time in his life when he, at last, can retire and be happy and be cheerful and have lots of time to do all the things he has wanted to do. And then we see him after he has retired—and is he happy? No. He's sitting there thinking about the good old days when he was working hard.

Our main problem in life is happiness, but I'll tell you more in a moment. The world may or may not be designed to be a happy one. It may or may not be possible for you to be happy in this world, and yet nearly all of us have a goal to be happy and cheerful about existence.

You know, very often we look around at the world around us and say that nobody could be happy in this place. We look at the dirty dishes in the sink and the car needing a coat of paint and at the fact that we need a new gas heater, we need a new coat, we need new shoes or we would just like to have better shoes; and so, how could anyone possibly be happy when actually he can't have everything he wants? He is unable to do all the things he'd like to do, and therefore, this environment doesn't permit a person to be as happy as he could be. Well, I'll tell you a funny thing—a lot of philosophers have said this many, many times—but the truth of the matter is that all the happiness you ever find lies in you.

You remember when you were maybe five years old, and you went out in the morning and you looked at the day, and it was a very, very beautiful day, and you looked at the flowers and they were very beautiful flowers. Twenty-five years later you get up in the morning, you take a look at the flowers—they are wilted. The day isn't a happy day. Well, what has changed? You know they are the same flowers, it's the same world, something must have changed. Probably it was you.

Actually, a little child derives all of his pleasure in life from the grace he puts upon life. He waves a magic hand and brings all manner of interesting things into being out in the society. Here is this big, strong brute of a man riding his iron steed, up and down, and boy, he'd like to be a cop. Yes sir! He would sure like to be a cop; and twenty-five years later he looks at that cop riding up and down and checks his speedometer and says, "Doggone these cops!"

Well, what is changed here? Has the cop changed? No. Just the attitude toward him. One's attitude toward life makes every possible difference in one's living. You know you don't have to study a thousand ancient books to discover that fact. But sometimes it needs to be pointed out again that life doesn't change so much as you.

—L. Ron Hubbard, from the book Scientology: A New Slant on Life.

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"As a fire captain I regularly face incidents involving illness, injury, death, danger and disaster. I deal with life-threatening situations and strangers count on me to help them during some of the worst moments of their lives.

"Not only must I be prepared to direct the actions necessary to handle these situations but I am ultimately responsible for the safety of my firefighters and the citizens that I serve while doing so. My job can be physically and emotionally overwhelming.

"Scientology has given me the knowledge and skills to deal with all aspects of life. I am able to think clearly and calmly in any situation. This makes me very effective in assisting others and avoiding mistakes in dangerous environments.

"Scientology has given me the ability to communicate, solve problems, organize and be productive. These are VITAL tools for living which I have used to improve my relationships with others. I have been able to achieve more than I ever hoped for and, more importantly, I have gained an increased awareness and a greater understanding of myself spiritually. And that is the most rewarding experience of all."

Cory S. Trammell
Fire Captain

What has changed in your life?
   
Is It Possible to Be Happy? By L. Ron Hubbard

 

 

A broad, fresh view of life in all its aspects

Have you ever asked the question, 'is it possible to be happy?'

There are no riches, gems or palaces as valued as mere happiness. But how does one achieve happiness in the here and now, for yourself and those you care about?

Introducing a book by bestselling author L. Ron Hubbard, Scientology: A New Slant on Life. This book gives spiritual knowledge that opens the door to the life you want live.

A New Slant on Life is a collection of thirty of L. Ron Hubbard’s best-loved articles and essays. Some originally appeared as magazine articles, while others are from his lectures and early radio programs; every one is a gem of wisdom and practical truth. The book's unique flavor was best stated by L. Ron Hubbard, in his introduction to the first edition:

'Who are you anyway? Where do you come from? What will happen to you? Are you a product of the mud as you have been told, to exist for a few years and then wither away and fertilize the earth from which they said you came?

'Scientology has answers to those questions, good answers that are true, answers that work for you. For the subject matter of Scientology is you."
—L. Ron Hubbard

Here’s a book that does what you don’t expect it to do - it actually gives you practical data you can apply right now to create the life you want to live. The Scientology philosophy contains new discoveries about life that have never been known before. Learn two rules for happy living. Practical secrets of success. How to achieve your goals... Read and use this book and you will see life in a whole new light. Some of the questions you will find answered in this book are:

  • What is the anatomy of success and failure?
  • How can you create and maintain happiness?
  • How can you increase understanding in any relationship?
  • What is greatness and how can you develop greatness in yourself?
  • Can you do anything about the twists and turns of 'fate'?
  • What does professionalism have to do with one’s happiness?
  • How does a person cease to cause things to happen in his life?
  • How do you raise responsible and sane children?
  • What is the basis of marital success?
  • What is the cause of violence and conflict between people and what works to resolve it?

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