Patheos

BuddhistCatholicContemplativeEvangelicalGeneral ChristianHinduJewishLatter-day SaintMuslimNew VisionsProgressive Christian

Beliefs

Topics

Columnists

Resource Library

Research Tools

Video

Podcasts

Thought Readers

Faith In Media Tracker

Newsletters

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Patheos

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Follow Patheos Patheos on Facebook Patheos on YouTube

Dave Willis

The 12 steps to true happiness

Last updated on: November 8, 2017 at 10:33 am   by Dave Willis

The 12 steps to true happiness 2017-11-08T10:33:04-05:00 Dave Willis

LOGO Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.

3. Refuse to be offended by opinions different than your own.

3. Refuse to be offended by opinions different than your own.

In our modern world, we’ve lost sight of this one! When someone disagrees with our viewpoint, we want to “unfriend” them, mock them, create a meme making fun of their point of view and do anything else we can to make them look foolish. Happy people take a different approach. They strive to learn from the different perspectives of others. They’re solid in their beliefs, but they’re not so rigid that they can’t still learn. They can have meaningful conversation and even constructive debate without getting furious or offended.

Slide: 3 of 13

Go back Continue Reading

Inspiration and Encouragement

Life Tools

Previous Post



August 1, 2016

The 3 forms of abuse in marriage

Next Post



August 2, 2016 The big business of "Mistress Dispellers"


Browse Our Archives

Select a Category Bible Study Family and Parenthood General Inspiration and Encouragement Life Tools Marriage Uncategorized Videos

Select a Month August 2022 May 2018 February 2018 January 2018 December 2017 November 2017 October 2017 September 2017 August 2017 July 2017 June 2017 May 2017 April 2017 March 2017 February 2017 January 2017 December 2016 November 2016 October 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 March 2016 February 2016 January 2016 December 2015 November 2015 October 2015 September 2015 August 2015 July 2015 June 2015 May 2015 April 2015 March 2015 February 2015 January 2015 December 2014 November 2014 October 2014 September 2014 August 2014 July 2014 June 2014 May 2014 April 2014 March 2014 February 2014 January 2014 December 2013 November 2013 October 2013 September 2013 August 2013 July 2013 June 2013 May 2013 April 2013 March 2013 February 2013 January 2013


Follow Us!

Follow Us on Facebook Follow Us on Twitter



TAKE THE

Religious Wisdom Quiz

What does "Selah" (found in Psalms) most likely mean?

Select your answer to see how you score.

Amen Pause/Reflect Hallelujah Sing

Books by This Author Books by Dave Willis

See All Titles »

Related posts from Dave Willis

Family

40 Things to do Before You're 40

Dave Willis

Family

What Does the Bible Say about Abortion?

Dave Willis

Family

12 Books that could Change Your Life

Dave Willis

Family

When I Tell You that I Love You...

Dave Willis

TRENDING AT PATHEOS Relationships and Religion

Monday Miscellany, 10/19/26

The limits of indoctrination.  Techs think AI will cure cancer, so smoking...

'You Can See Everything': A Film Without a...

If you're looking to find the hero in the strange and riveting...

Westminister Abbey-- Part Two

One can get either depressed or impressed by walking around on the...

Theodore Dwight Weld: Evangelical Poster Boy to Drop...

Last time I discussed the spiritual crisis that engulfed Angelina Grimké in...

Jesus and the Law of Moses: An Interview...

It is my pleasure to interview Paul Sloan on his recent book,...

How Does Ặnāvâ Connect Katie Zacharia & Georgia?

This weekend, the big news has been the sudden departure of Trump’s...

view all Relationships and Religion blogs

Patheos on Facebook Patheos on YouTube

Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In Subscription Support

Copyright 2008-2026, Patheos. All rights reserved.

Subscription Support Ad-Free & Subscriber Log-In

Follow Patheos Patheos on Facebook Patheos on YouTube