As we wind down another year, it’s time to remind ourselves of the simple purpose of life — to be HAPPY.

If you failed to fulfill this purpose in 2016, don’t despair. You can easily do so in 2017, for free, by making these daily choices:

• think positive (finding the opportunity in any challenge or setback)
• express gratitude, for what you already have, and for what’s coming
• live healthily (eating whole foods and a plant-based diet, with daily exercise)
• love others, with acts of kindness, understanding, empathy, and tolerance
• give generously, sharing your time, talents and wealth
• forgive munificently
• pursue your passions, by vocation or hobby, and
• accept full responsibility for your life, without blame, and regardless of circumstances.

Live your purpose in 2017!