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- Live For The Moment - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2008 from Marcus EngelSeveral years ago, my favorite aunt and uncle inherited a vintage 1965 Corvair; a car which had literally only been driven by a little old lady to church on Sundays. Recently, my aunt and uncle asked if I’d like to store the car and keep it in good running order by taking it out for drives ...
Views: 1056 - DIVINE FEMININE - New Choices For The Millennium - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2008 from Heartfield Joan"People say that what we're all seeking is a meaning for life. I don't think that's what we're really seeking. I think that what we're seeking is an experience of being alive, so that our life experiences on the purely physical plan will have resonances within our own innermost being and ...
Views: 680 - The Law of Attraction and Happiness: How to Attract Happiness - Just Be Happy! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Pete KoernerI think it's safe to assume that "normal" people want to be happy. We want to be around happy people, in happy environments, feeling good and doing things that make us happy. So, if happiness (and happy experiences) is our goal, what can we do to reach that goal? If happiness is a common goal ...
Views: 6790(2 votes) - Five Ways To Add More Joy To Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2008 from Carol MartzinekStart the day by listening to music that makes your heart and soul sing. I find that when I do this, it puts me in a much better place the rest of the day. Some days, it may be Strauss waltzes and polkas, and some days, it's the soundtrack to "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", but it works. If ...
Views: 941 - Happiness: 5-Golden Rules For Being Happy Now and Always - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from Pete KoernerNo matter what you're looking for in this world, or in this lifetime, chances are that the underlying reason you're looking for it is so you can be happier than you are now. Think about it for a second; you certainly don't want more money and better health so you can be miserable. Likewise, if ...
Views: 3839(2 votes) - Loving the Journey - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2008 from FSB AuthorsI love to paint, to feel the creamy goo under my brush. I spread it out like butter across canvas. I turn the music up loud and almost dance with my brush. I paint about simple things that make me happy, or simple things I find beautiful. Georgia O’Keefe is my hero for that reason-- for ...
Views: 651 - Seeking Levels - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2008 from Diane GobleWe know that water always seeks its own level and that this planet is two-thirds water and our bodies are similarly composed; I figure those truths have something to say about our lives. Let's take happiness. Are you happy? Are you happier than I am? Do most people appear happier than you? Do ...
Views: 1297 - How A Turtle Changed My Life - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Michael ChaseLife is good, really good. Sometimes I feel like the good karma train picked me up, and simply refuses to let me off. I have an amazing wife, a teenage son that makes me glow with pride, good health, a wonderful family and the best friends a guy could ask for. I have a lot to be grateful for. ...
Views: 978 - ***Healing Your Broken Heart - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2008 from Margaret PaulHaley, 38, consulted with me because her boyfriend had just broken up with her. Shocked and broken-hearted, she tearfully told me about how wonderful he was and about how she didn't know how she could survive this break up. Haley and Owen had been together for over 2 years and were making ...
Views: 3558(1 vote) - How To Keep Doubt From Destroying Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2008 from Bonnie McFarland"I can't make any money doing this." "This is too good to be true." "Maybe I just don't have what it takes to do this." "I'm never going to figure this out." "I guess I'm not going to find something I'm passionate about." "I'm not sure any more that I really want to do this." I've heard ...
Views: 2114 - Let Go Of Regret - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Tom Massey“I am still not all I should be, but I am focusing all my energies on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.”- Saint Paul Perhaps you have heard the story of the man who owned an old hunting dog that fell gravely ill. He loaded up his lifeless companion ...
Views: 1166 - Selfish Much? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Shann Vander LeekThe standard definition of selfish goes something like this ... Limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs or lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others; "shockingly inconsiderate behavior". Yet, we observe the world through our eyes, ears, tastes, emotions and ...
Views: 1048 - Something To Cherish: Giving Your Pet-Loving Companion The Gift Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertDeciding what kind of present to pick out for someone can be tough. If you know the person is a pet lover, or has pets, then the process can be a little bit easier. There are tons of great gifts to give on any occasion: holidays, birthdays, housewarming parties, etc. With a little thought, ...
Views: 885 - Let Gratitude Be Your Attitude! - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandGratitude Study Psychologists Robert Emmons of U.C. Davis and Michael McCullough of the University of Miami have found that practicing gratitude can actually improve our emotional and physical well-being. Their ongoing Research Project on Gratitude and Thankfulness has found that people who ...
Views: 3690 - Create Happiness Now - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2008 from Crystal DwyerConquer: Addictions - Weight – Depression – Anxiety Elevate: Performance - Confidence - Joy Do you ever stop and take inventory of your life? Are you getting what you want out of life, or does it feel like you keep reaching but never quite get your hands around the things ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - Power Of Nature - by Submitted on May 28, 2008 from Jyoti NaylorWhether I’m venturing out into the wilderness or simply taking a walk in the park I’m reminded that materialism and self obsession; the trap of modern life, leave little room for the appreciation of our surrounding natural environment. "Natural objects themselves even when they ...
Views: 529 - Four Great Independence Day Gift Ideas - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Paul YatesThe war with the British finished in 1776 and that’s where is all started. It must have been incredible to be present at the first anniversary of separation from the British crown and free to make your own future and it’s not mush different today in that every year July 4th is an ...
Views: 829 - In Pursuit Of Happiness - by Submitted on May 25, 2008 from Joann AngThere is wisdom in these words of C.P. Snow, "The pursuit of happiness is a most ridiculous phrase; if you pursue happiness you'll never find it." Happiness is not on the run, it is ever present within you. However, the decision to be happy or to be sad or angry is yours & yours alone. The idea ...
Views: 1915 - Critical Voice? How To Stop Your Monkey Mind - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from Bonnie McFarland"That will never work." "What is wrong with you?" "Who do you think you are?" "That's a stupid idea." If a friend talked to you this way you probably wouldn't be friends for long. Surprisingly, though, most people do have someone who talks to them like this. It's their Monkey Mind! Monkey ...
Views: 1326 - Looking For The Only Happiness - by Submitted on May 20, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWhen a Buddhist monk or nun ordains, they give away everything. They give away their relationships, their families, their business career or job, house, car, clothes – everything. They trade it all for three simple robes and a begging bowl, and perhaps a chance to see the "Dhamma" -- a catalyst ...
Views: 637 - Are You Blissed Or Pissed? - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from Rich GermanRecently I was taking a walk and saw a bumper sticker that caught my eye. It read: Are You Blissed or Pissed? The Choice is Yours. Honestly, I couldn’t get that bumper sticker out of my head for days. Not only did I find it humorous but there was a deep message stuck to the back of that ...
Views: 1382 - Living With Multiple Pets: How To Grow A Happy & Healthy Relationship - by Submitted on May 14, 2008 from brian spilnerHaving more than one pet in your home is a wonderful experience. Two or more pets become companions and enjoy spending time together. They keep each other from being bored when you’re away and can be fun to take to the park. Having one dog in your home requires a certain amount of ...
Views: 1106 - What Makes Me Happy? My 10 Habits - by Submitted on May 10, 2008 from Alvah ParkerWhat Makes Me Happy? My 10 Habits. What makes you happy? We are responsible for our own happiness so I want to insure that I do whatever is necessary to keep me happy and healthy. People are often focused on their goals. Instead these are habits I love to do and want to make sure I make time ...
Views: 731 - A Realistic Impossible Dream - by Submitted on May 06, 2008 from jesse wadeI am totally indoctrinated in the belief that absolutely everyone should hold in their hearts and minds, an impossible dream – but it must be conceivable! As Jonathan Swift noted: “Vision is the art of seeing things invisible.” “My imagination is my starship to forever ...
Views: 942 - Missed Opportunities - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from Mystikka JadeWhat you think of as 'missed opportunities' are simply opportunities to travel in a different direction. If you got what you thought you wanted, you may not have wanted what you got once it became yours. The only real success in life is happiness. When we are focused on getting, we can never ...
Views: 1205 - “Alternative Notions Of Life, A Different Path (7): Happiness – Are You Looking In The Right Place?” - by Submitted on May 03, 2008 from Carl Pantejo“Prosperity: The eternal flow of all that’s good in life…” (*This article is based on the ideas presented in the book “My Friend Yu – The Prosperity Mentor,” Copyright August 2007. Pantejo - Y.N. Vurce Publishing. This article is also incorporated in “My Friend Yu – the Prosperity Mentor: ...
Views: 888 - Happiness - Accept These 2 Facts & Be Happy Forever - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2008 from kelly priceThere are two facts that if you accept them you can achieve happiness. In fact anyone can be happy – Happiness is a choice - you are not born happy, just as you are not born sad. You have to decide which you want to be and accepting thee two facts below will help you. 1. Accept What ...
Views: 515 - The Pursuit Of Happiness Syndrome - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Kageni PierceWhere did we go so wrong? I grew up in Kenya, went to school there, college and even worked there for about four years. I’d never really thought of moving to America, it was not even in my realm of “Things to do before I die”. That changed in 1998, when I met and married an ...
Views: 1049 - Ten-Important Keys To A Happy, Healthy, And Content Life - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Pete KoernerThere are many paths to happiness; and if you have found one that works, you have most likely found your own "right" path. But, if you are still seeking happiness, there are certain elements of thought, word, and action, anyone can cultivate, nurture, or develop in order to create a life of ...
Views: 912(1 vote) - Feel Happiness Now - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2008 from Gaynor RosierDoes happiness seem illusive? Then you need to know that happiness is a state of being that can only be experienced in the present moment. Think about the things that at are making you happy (or unhappy) at the moment. Are you feeling happy because you are healthy or unhappy because you are in ...
Views: 1300 - 9 Tips For A Happier, Healthier Life - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2008 from Jane Thurnell-ReadIt's easy to think you'll be happier and have a better life if only you had a bit more money or could lose a few pounds, but there are more sure-fire ways of achieving a better life. Here are 9 tips to help you on your way. 1. Be grateful: start or end every day by appreciating what you have ...
Views: 734 - Savoring Life's Sweetness - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandWho isn't busy these days? Our lives are filled with responsibilities, obligations, family, work, friends, volunteer commitments, and "to do" lists. A few of us even try to squeeze in a teensy bit of time for ourselves. But what if, in the midst of all this busyness, you're missing your ...
Views: 1114 - Essential Ingredients to Promote a Happier and More Successful Life - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2008 from Cassie - Happy Life SpaceBe kind to yourself.... Relationships full of love, respect and kindness are the ones that we cherish the most, and make us the happiest, so why would you not develop that same type of relationship with yourself? Go easy on yourself and try not to judge yourself too much. Make sure you ...
Views: 561 - NO THING can make you happy - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kirk WilkinsonNo ‘thing’ can Make you Happy Nothing will make you happy. Happiness comes from the inside. Actually, it is better said that no thing can make you happy. Don’t live the fantasy thinking that your next job, your next promotion, a bigger house, car, or some other material thing ...
Views: 1201 - Making Love - A priority - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kirk WilkinsonMAKING LOVE – A priority How do you define love? Of all the human emotions and feelings love is likely the most difficult to define. Many of us rely on “I’ll know it when I feel it,” or “I’ll know it when I see it,” to define love. For me, love is best ...
Views: 2741 - Think Outside The Box - How Limited Beliefs and Fear Keep Us From Getting What We Want - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Robin KWhat we believe definitely has power to shape our lives. The chatter that goes around in your head definitely has power to shape your life. That is where the laws of attraction and the power of positive thinking come in to play. But this is only part of the story. Ultimately it’s what you DO ...
Views: 652 - How To Develop The Habit Of Happiness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from David ParedezThere is scientific evidence to support the fact that people are healthier, feel better, and perform better when they are happy. So why are we so miserable? Why can’t we be happy all the time if being so is good for us? Abraham Lincoln once said, “Most people are about as happy as ...
Views: 1162 - Keys To Happiness: Self-Appreciation - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Michael HadfieldAppreciation, or rather the expression of appreciation, is essential for emotional health and well-being. Appreciation is a skill that we can all learn. But it has to start at home. It has to start with appreciation for you. Appreciation of self may not come easily. I don't know about you but I ...
Views: 1330 - For Self’s Sake! What Ever It Takes! Be Happy! - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Lygya MayaWhos responsibility is it to give you happiness anyway? Your husband’s, your wife’s? Your mother? Your father? Or Your boyfriend or girlfriend? Your son or daughter? Who is responsible for your happiness? Are you absolutely sure you have to depend on others in order to feel happy? Millions of ...
Views: 1163 - How Spontaneous Are You? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2008 from Linda Lee LeipplyI’ve had the good fortune this past couple of weeks to spend a lot of time at the local rec centre. There is a great swimming pool, hot tub, steam room, and I’ve enjoyed some time with my grandkids and with my daughter. All of this forms part of my physio therapy. But I’ve had ...
Views: 1077 - What Is Happiness? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Gary EvansI recently read an article that stated happiness was to be taught in universities as an experimental class. At first I couldn't believe what I was reading... that we now had to be taught happiness! Surely happiness comes from within oneself? Teaching happiness is like saying that you have no ...
Views: 875 - Mine Your Diamond - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Tom BreitenbachBy Tom Breitenbach, Certified FocalPoint Business Coach “Too much to do, not enough time to do it.” “I wanted to get to my daughter’s soccer game but my employee called out sick.” “I wish I had time to work out at the gym.” Many business owners and ...
Views: 1066 - How To Stay Happy When Bad Stuff Happens - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from Gary EvansIs it possible to stay happy when it all kicks off? Can you remain positive and think happy things immediately after an argument? How can you stay happy when bad stuff happens? Trying to stay positive even when not so good stuff is happening appears like a massive challenge. It's actually ...
Views: 865 - Professional Tips To Keep Your Cat Happy With A New Puppy - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2008 from brian spilnerYou’ve had a cat for years. She has become such a part of the family that you can’t imagine living without her. But, now you want something more: an animal less independent that needs extra love and attention. Should you get a dog? Will the presence of the dog make your cat ...
Views: 8315 - WHEN TO FISH OR CUT BAIT? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2008 from William CottringerWHEN TO FISH OR CUT BAIT? By Bill Cottringer “Adopt the pace of nature; her secret is patience.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson. One of the hardest places to locate intellectually and emotionally is getting to the comfort zone where you can make the right decision to fish or cut bait—to continue ...
Views: 2443 - Spring Frenzy - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Deborah MartinI started to write about Spring Fever because that's what I thought I was experiencing. But a quick trip to my dictionary and quite a bit of contemplation I've shifted my opinion of my symptoms. I think what I had was “Spring Frenzy.” With this clarity, I was more open to this week's ...
Views: 1139 - The Happiness Factor: Foundations For A Healthy World - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2008 from Joy IdriesWhen it comes to improving your health and well-being, one of the best things you can do is have a good laugh! Not only does laughter help to improve the health of your body, it also brings more happiness and joy. In addition, the more you laugh with the people you love, the closer you become ...
Views: 1102 - Happiness Is Here Right Now - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2010 from Gina LakeMany people would define a successful life as a happy one, so we go about trying to be happy in many ways. Some people try to attain happiness through accomplishments and material things, while others use spiritual means. The problem is that happiness isn’t something to attain or achieve, but ...
Views: 1087 - PRETZEL MANAGEMENT OF THE VICIOUS CIRCLE OF UNHAPPINESS - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2008 from William CottringerPRETZEL MANAGEMENT OF THE VICIOUS CIRCLE OF UNHAPPINESS By Bill Cottringer “Life probably gets annoyed at us for thinking too much. It’s like going to a great theatre production on Broadway or music concert at Carnegie Hall with virtual earphones, books, cell phones and DVD’s.” ~ The author. ...
Views: 1085 - Not Getting What You Want? Stop Trying - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandFor more than a decade I yearned to know my calling. I tried many, many books, processes, and workshops to figure it out. All to no avail. Eventually, I began to despair of ever discovering a purpose for my life. Are you in a similar circumstance, wanting something in some area of your life ...
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