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- Happiness Tips: Savor The Flavors Of Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2008 from Susie and Otto CollinsHave you ever been to your favorite restaurant, ordered your favorite food and then thoroughly enjoyed eating it? We hope so! If you haven’t had such an experience, imagine what it might be like. Remember how the texture, taste and smell of this wonderful food delighted you as you ...
Views: 721 - Five Tips To Select Broadway Show For Children - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from Christy MyerIn different cities in America some theater organizes special broadway and off-broadway show for children. In major cities and town there are many show organize each day. The local newspaper and the big hordings at the main road are the key source of information about the show. There are ...
Views: 614 - Happiness Guaranteed - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockHow can anyone guarantee happiness? Well, they can't. But we can. We can guarantee our own happiness. In order to do that, however, we must first eliminate those things that make us unhappy. So let's get started. First, think about what makes you unhappy. Take a few moments to think about that. ...
Views: 2660 - If You Are Not Happy Now, You Never Will Be - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2008 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWe have all foolhardily said, at one time or another, that if we only had so and so, we would be happy forever. I remember saying it when I was a little tyke and wanted a two-wheeler, and later when I was a young man and wanted a house, three kids, and two cars! I think we set ourselves up when ...
Views: 3562 - Self-Esteem: Your Inner Landscape - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2008 from Diana LaSalleSelf-esteem is a very personal portrait of your inner landscape. It’s how you think and feel about yourself at any given moment in time. Often this view stems from your perception of your talents, your accomplishments and the input you receive from those around you. When you feel good about ...
Views: 1299 - Reality Repair: Mostly Mind Over Matter? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2008 from William Cottringer“Reality is hard to see, harder to talk about and hardest to agree upon.” ~The author. It has taken me awhile, but I think I have finally figured out something very important. We all spend a great deal of time trying to repair broken realities we don’t like and trying to create new and ...
Views: 719 - Tolerance. Happiness. Love - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Oscar Basurto CarbonellSome persons think that happiness is found in tolerance. And this is important, but is only the first part. Since, is like saying : I have two eyes on my face, one to see the good, and the other the bad. I have two hands, with one I try to do good, and with the other to do bad. I have two ...
Views: 1243 - 3 Secrets For Aspirational Acceptance - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Aymee Coget,One of the most basic human needs is companionship. We are people people, social creatures, and we need to feel accepted by others. The same desire that left you with baited breath during elementary school kick ball, when captains were picking teams, is still with you as an adult. It is a deep ...
Views: 1234 - Unsure Where You’re Going In Life? Step Through The Fog - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandImagine for a moment that you are driving into a dense evening fog on a country road. Surrounded by white, you can barely see past the front of the car, much less the end of the road or your destination. With the headlights only able to provide visibility on the asphalt directly ahead, you ...
Views: 764 - Fake It 'Til You Make It - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2008 from Harold Duarte-BernhardtHmm! Under most circumstances I would not accept “Fake it ‘til you make it” as a good principle of life. But, after seeing hundreds of marriages ending up in divorce and lives destroyed by the rush for instant gratification, I’m compelled to borrow the phrase in order ...
Views: 3699 - Time Out! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2008 from Deborah MartinDid you make the shift to daylight savings with grace and ease? I didn't. Oh, my routine wasn't altered much. Within a day or two, I was past any effects on my circadian rhythm. It's just that twice a year the time change annoys me. Now before I hear from all of you who have a preference one way ...
Views: 1099 - CRACKBERRY, BE GONE! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2008 from Patrice DickeyI'm not an early adopter--which means I never got a Blackberry and never have fallen into the evil Crackberry addiction, like so many of my friends-in-frenzy. Whew! One more thing I don't have to go through the D.T.'s to release! That's why I found "Kiss Your Wife, Not the Blackberry", in ...
Views: 638 - Law Of Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Zeeshan SaeedThe law of Happiness states that : " IF YOU WANT TO STAY HAPPY THEN YOU HAVE TO KEEP OTHERS HAPPY " Explanation : Every individual is surrounded by other individuals/people. All these individuals and people are categorized into 5 circles. The first or the innermost circle : consists of ...
Views: 514 - LAUGHTER: Five Easy Tips to Get Your Daily Dose - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2008 from Sara HealyThe other day my daughter's boyfriend sent me a funny video clip, something he loves to do. Because I was frazzled due to a deadline, I almost didn't open it. But I did and it changed my day. The clip made me laugh out loud. Laughing changed my attitude. My day didn't seem so difficult ...
Views: 1064 - The 3:1 Passion Ratio - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2008 from Lori RadunChildren have long lists of toys they want and moms have long "to do" lists. If we can set aside our money fears, it's exciting to listen to our children talk about all the cool toys they want for their birthdays or other special occasions. Do you ever hear your child say, "I have to have a ...
Views: 1423 - Clean Out And Clean Up! - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2008 from Jamee TenzerRecently, I have been on a "start-the-new-year-off-right" saving spree. Now, I know it's March already - but it still feels like the beginning of the year, doesn't it? And, these activities have received an impetus from the new buds of spring! I've been successfully saying no to small ...
Views: 879 - How To Train To Be Happy - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2008 from Debbie MandelYes, by now we have all sighed, “Life isn’t fair;” those annoyingly cheerful people in our midst lucky enough to be hardwired for happiness genetically. No matter what problems land on their doorstep, they resiliently return to their happiness set point to flow with life’s currents. How ...
Views: 1059 - Happiness Begins With Forgiveness - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2008 from Ricky PowellI would like to preface this article by stating that I am referring to people and occurrences that can be forgiven. There are some atrocities in our world that are simply too horrible to forgive. That said, even the most painful of experiences can be let go for the purpose of allowing happiness ...
Views: 1300 - The Top Ten Reasons To Take The Dogs For A Walk - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Deborah Martin1. As Jersey and Styx (my dogs) say, "It blows the stink off." My dogs mean this a little more literally than I do. But I do notice that as I allow daily worry and concerns to creep in, I begin to smell. 2. It keeps you putting one foot in front of the other. If it's true that movement creates ...
Views: 1113 - What Do You Really Want? How To Find Your Answers To Life's Questions - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandWhat should I do with the rest of my life? What am I passionate about? In which direction shall I head? How can I bring more meaning to my life? These are the kinds of big questions my clients seek answers to when they come to me. So far, not one client has been searching for answers to life's ...
Views: 678 - Happiness Comes In Bites - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2008 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorChoosing happiness when its not your habit is like the old joke about how you eat an elephant cone bite at a time. A friend shared she finds it challenging to switch from negative, unhappy mode (usual habit) to positive, happy mode (preferred habit) and gets frustrated when she feels anything ...
Views: 634 - Finding Happiness - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2008 from Melissa ZolloImagine being able to handle a challenge, problem or overcome an obstacle in your life without being in a constant state of distress, panic, rage, or depression? Would you be happy then? And does being able to meet, deal and or attempt to overcome problems, conflicts and difficulties have ...
Views: 1521 - Tips For Being More Active - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2008 from Peter samsBeing active is good for all of us but is especially important for people with diabetes. Physical activity, combined with healthy eating and any diabetes medication that you might be taking, will help you to manage your diabetes and prevent long-term diabetes complications. Make an exercise ...
Views: 1337 - *** Follow Your Heart - by There are four great ways to apply the Law of Attraction in your life:
1) Letting go of the negative with The Sedona Method
2) Giving without wanting something back in return
3) Getting Into Action
4) Following your heart.
This article is the third in the series on applying the Law of ...
Views: 998 - 5 Secret Qualities Of Happy People - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Lisa KiftIf there's one thing that we all seek - it's happiness. I've never met a person who has told me they didn't want to be happy, have you? When I do individual therapy, I have the opportunity to sit down with people as they present their concerns to me - whatever they may be. They usually seek ...
Views: 1920 - The Happiness Combination: 2 Keys To Open The Door - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandIt is in our nature as humans to want to be happy. We strive for many things such as success, wealth, love, and peace because we believe they will make us happy. Sometimes though, no matter what we do or how hard we try, happiness eludes us. There is, however, a path to happiness for each of us ...
Views: 618 - Experience Happiness And Joy Today - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Marie BarrettDare to dream and discover your path to happiness and joy. If someone were to ask you this question: “If money was not an issue, what would you like in your life?” What would be your answer? When you dare to dream of love, joy, satisfaction and fun you will begin to build your ...
Views: 1505 - Overconfidence VS Lack Of Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Greg FrostConfidence refers to a strong sense of belief and trust in your abilities to achieve what you want in life. The benefits of having greater self-confidence are numerous, allowing you to have more faith in your decisions in life. Having a lack of confidence can prove to be an obstacle to achieving ...
Views: 1498 - Introducing Gayatri Yajna Science - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAll activities of the entire cosmos revolve around the axis of Yajnas. Great Rishis of yore proclaim: “Ayam Yajno Vishwasya Bhuvanasya Naabhihi” (Atharva Veda 9/15/14). It means Yajnas are the central focus of this cosmos. The divine singer of Bhagwad Geeta i.e. Lord Krishna too says: ...
Views: 2410 - The Humble Research Endeavor Of Brahmavarchas Research Institute - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaAlmighty God has given man His very own form. From the standpoint of consciousness all those Divine Powers that the Creator (God) possesses are found in the deep recesses of the human psyche albeit in latent form. In this manner all the power and energy present in the macrocosm (cosmos) is ...
Views: 1181 - The "Free" Way Of Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2008 from Cliff EgginkAs we get older, it is strange that snippets of songs and poems return to our minds with new meaning: Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” and Frank Sinatra’s “I did it my way” dropped in unexpectedly, after reading an article about the prevalence of regrets in people of a certain age. We will ...
Views: 947 - Personal Peace - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Jacky TustainWhat image or thoughts does the idea of peace bring up for your? First thoughts of peace are of quiet, calm serenity. For most of us with our modern busy lifestyles it may well be a rare thing. A nice relax in the bath, a pleasant walk on an spring day or a day out somewhere with a friend all ...
Views: 2113 - Choosing And Using Everyday Beauty To Discover Your Happiest Place On Earth - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Liv LaneHow much power does a flower really have? More than you might realize. Appreciating everyday beauty – from blazing sunsets to a handmade blanket – is a simple act with incredible impact, capable of healing and transforming your life. It’s not a hard concept to grasp when you’re having a ...
Views: 1389 - Stuck? Wouldn't It Be Nice If . . . .? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2008 from Bonnie McFarlandWouldn't it be nice if there were an easy way to get unstuck, move out of a slump, feel better, and create what you want in life? There IS a light and playful process you can use to accomplish all this and more. It is so simple, though, that you might not think it could do much at all for you. ...
Views: 668 - Finishes - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2009 from Hunter PhoenixFinishes “It’s not how you start, but how you finish that counts.” I can’t remember when I first heard that saying, but it is one that has given me great cause to stop and ponder lately. I’m getting older. Not “really old”, but hey, I’m not thirty anymore either! I am at a certain age, where ...
Views: 1472(3 votes) - Living by Design - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Leslie SannAs human beings, we are often pushed by what we perceive as our issues. Equally important, we are also pulled forward by our dreams, visions and inspirations. Often, we tend to focus on our issues due to their pressure, and don't invest in the process of creation. Without asking the question: ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Do You Have Insurance For Life's Journey? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Leslie SannIn order to be successful in Living by Design you must let yourself know what you REALLY want. This is can be daunting for some folks. There are many reasons you might struggle with declaring goals and dreams. Perhaps you are afraid that once you get it, you will find you really don’t want ...
Views: 1426(1 vote) - Lift Your Spirits: 18 Quick Fixes For The Winter Doldrums - by This is the time of year when I am always looking for a little lift. This string of days before spring unfolds just seem to stretch on and on.
Each year, it seems, I try something new at these times. Here are 18 things that have worked for me to lift the winter doldrums. See if any of these ...
Views: 678 - Achieving And Sustaining Personal Happiness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2008 from Gerry HopmanWe live in a world that believes in postponing happiness exemplified by the the following statements: I'll be happy when I make $ 100,000 a year I'll be happy when I get my dream house I'll be happy when I have enough money to quit my job Happiness isn't associated with wealth and riches. In ...
Views: 2287(2 votes) - What Is Happiness, Anyway? - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Darlene MininniHappiness. If we don't have it, we want it. If we've already got some, we'd like more. Not only have philosophers and spiritual leaders weighed in on the subject of happiness, now scientists and psychologists have jumped into the conversation too. What's Wrong With You? It used to be that ...
Views: 946 - 7 Immediate Steps To Twenty-Something Success - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Andi TuttleIs this it? Am I really happy? Where do I go from here? Capable adults between 20 and 30 face astounding personal challenges. Finally in a place to make our own decisions, we are often paralyzed by uncertainty and fear. However, all “twenty-somethings” have the ability to ...
Views: 536 - The Chemistry Of Emotions - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Robert NajemyThe Chemistry of Emotions and our Brain's Electrical Wiring. 1. Each emotion causes various peptides / hormones to be excreted (through hypothalamus and pituitary gland) that are received by the cells and lock into receptors on the cells themselves. (Phd Physiology and Biophysics Candace ...
Views: 12201 - Giving: Rx for Better Health - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2008 from Eli Davidson“You have got to be out of your mind” was a sentence Isabella was getting used to hearing. Friend after friend rolled her eyes as she told them of her plans. Isabella was 80 years old, for God’s sake, and no amount of eye rolling was going to dissuade her. Even if her friends ...
Views: 732 - Consciously Flowing Appreciation: Developing Your "Gratitude Muscle!" - by Submitted on May 24, 2012 from Carolyn BealeWe've all had days when, for whatever reason, we seem to find ourselves living unconsciously, guided by outworn beliefs and feeling stuck in lower-energy vibrations. When these times occur, you can help yourself to shift into higher alignment by remembering the power of appreciation. ...
Views: 1621 - Laughter Alone Is The Solution. No Joke. - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Sebastien GendryCan one be happy and stay positive in such a stressful and challenging world? My friends and I regularly answer to the top of our lungs with an affirmative “yes!” at the end of every laughter session we have together, often times daily. We laugh for no particular reason except that ...
Views: 790 - The Happy Things For Free - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Ianny LauYou know the lyrics to the song. It says ‘sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy’. In fact, sunshine doesn’t have that effect on me. Perhaps I take it for granted. Tropical dwellers like me run to the shades instead. But I simply love gentle breezes. They quite literally do calm my soul ...
Views: 633 - Have Your Cake and Eat it Too - by Has anyone ever told you that you can’t have your cake and eat it too? As a child I didn’t really understand why I couldn’t have my cake and eat it too. Every year for my birthday I’d get a cake and I’d actually eat it.
You know, when people ask me what I do, I say, “Whatever I want.” Not ...
Views: 1829 - ***What Does It Mean To Have Integrity? - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2008 from Margaret PaulWhen I was in school training to be a psychotherapist, one of my professors introduced me to a concept that I find very valuable: "bad faith." We are in bad faith with ourselves and others when we are out of alignment with what is true for "who we really are." Who we really are - who is ...
Views: 5846(1 vote) - Baby Boomers Coping With Midlife - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2008 from Amy ShermanEvery year ushers in another birthday and another notch on the headboard of your life. And each year brings another challenge in dealing with growing older. As you enter or work through midlife, you are experiencing many drastic changes. Your body parts are shifting, you're gaining or losing ...
Views: 2000 - The Human Mind; A Fascinating And Powerful Machine - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from Joanna SherwellThe human mind is really a fascinating and powerful machine. It’s like a computer; give it a command to search for data on a particular subject and it will do exactly that, firing off invisible circuits to access everything it has ever learnt about that subject as quickly as possible. ...
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