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- What Do We Need to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2009 from Marc FreyIf you were to write a list with all the things you need to be happy, what would you put on that list? While the list may vary from person to person, it is often interesting to see how many dependencies people put on happiness. Naturally, the answers will vary from a loving relationship to ...
Views: 4798 - WHAT DO WE REALLY KNOW? - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloIt is shocking how little we know. How can anyone presume to tell anyone else what they should know? We, who cannot fathom the word eternal, always was and always will be, seem to be locked into our limited views. How about the word infinite? Picture what it is like when you get to the end of ...
Views: 914 - What Do You Love Doing That Offers You Strong Fulfillment? - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2015 from Jesse An Nichols GeorgeHave you ever loved doing something so much, that nothing would keep you from having it in your life? Have you ever enjoyed something to the point that you didn’t concern yourself if you ever got well known for it; or even made a dime for doing it? Have you ever enjoyed something so much that ...
Views: 1033 - What Do You Need to Be Happy? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Sara DillingerIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. If you’re happy and you know it, And you really want to show it, If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. Do you remember this old round? It was a staple in Sunday ...
Views: 964 - What Do You Really Want? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2005 from Gregory SpohrWHAT DO YOU REALLY WANT? Everyone, without exception, is searching for happiness. — Blaise Pascal Oh yes, the seemingly ellusive, often fleeting "happiness." Is that what you really want? If so, what do you believe will make you happy? Right now, take a ...
Views: 932 - 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: 751 - What Do You Refuse to Accept? - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2016 from Ronny PrasadAs an anti-bullying campaigner, I often speak to kids (and adults alike), who tell me about the challenges they face when they are getting bullied. This article is not about bullying. Instead, let’s focus on something simple that is available to humans – the ability to choose. We can ...
Views: 1039 - What Does a Dog Know about Living a First Class Life? - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Debbie IngleDogs: they have it all figured out; and because we are the more intelligent of the two, I suppose we think we have nothing to learn from them. My 9-month-old puppy so obviously and effortlessly puts himself first. I don’t fault him for this and, in fact, I applaud him. Let’s go through a few ...
Views: 1221 - What Does Flowers Symbolize in Our Life? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2018 from Alvina JenniferFlowers have always been part of the human existence because they are constantly used for special situations. They are often used for celebratory functions such as the birth of a baby or a birthday. They are also used for unhappy functions such as for an ailing loved one, following the death of ...
Views: 974 - What Does it Mean to Live True To Your Self? The Short Answer - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2012 from Walt GoodridgeExcerpt from Living True To Your Self, by Walt F.J. Goodridge How I define living true to MY self IT'S DIFFERENT FOR EVERYONE, BUT... So, here I am, sitting on an Air China flight about to land in Beijing, People's Republic of China, where, in a few moments I'll be starting a new life ...
Views: 3204 - What Does Love Mean To You? - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Kimberley CohenWhat does love mean to you? When, where, and/or with whom in your life are you with-holding love on some level? Why do you feel the need to do so? Is it because you lack trust in yourself, the other person or in the situation? Perhaps you are self sabotaging. Maybe it’s out of spite, envy or ...
Views: 1521 - What Does My Name Mean? Search for the Meaning of Names Find the Name Meanings and Origins Online! - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Lawrence KelleyNames are not just words or sounds. They are linguistic symbols. They are supposed to hold meaning. The names that we give things indicate their nature, usage, purpose, importance, and role in our cultures. We take great care in giving the right names to everything from new technologies to new ...
Views: 615 - What Does Our Work Mean? – Meaningful Participation in an Age of Uncertainties - by The only happy people I know are the ones who are working well at something they consider important.
Abraham Maslow
Everyone I know likes to think that what they are doing matters and that their contribution makes a difference. This is the essence of meaningful participation – making a ...
Views: 643 - What does that Rose say to you – Part II - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2013 from shamsher rayeeIn the last post, we talked about how different colours in Roses all stand for an emotion and a definition. We said that in this post we shall talk about some more colours and touch upon the significance of orchids and the occasions where they are appropriate to gift. So, here we are! Deep ...
Views: 627 - What drives ‘successful’ people? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2013 from NARENDRA GOIDANIDearest Darling Readers, Why Anand Kumar of the ‘Super 30′ fame from Bihar, who has trained 267 ‘poorest of the poor’ students to enter IIT, refuse to take government or private help? Why does Ratan Tata, who has enough money to live a super comfortable life, work even after he has crossed ...
Views: 1397 - WHAT GASOLINE IN ITS 4L FOR THE BLUE RALLY EUROPE? - by Submitted on Dec 26, 2020 from Wajahat AliWhen you go to fill up your 4L at a gas station, today you have the choice between 2, 3 or even 4 different fuels … it's not always easy to navigate! SP98, SP95-E5, SP95-E10, E85… The choice is all the more complex depending on the service stations where you are going to stop and depending on ...
Views: 355 - What Gets in the Way of Your Joy? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Shelley Riutta"Joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls." Mother Teresa We all want to feel more Joy in our lives. It can be confusing and frustrating when you aren't experiencing the Joy you know you could be feeling. You can say to yourself "I want to feel better--I want to feel Joy--but I ...
Views: 1032 - What Gives You Hope? 7 Guaranteed Ways to Find Hope - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsOkay, I can’t absolutely guarantee it, but I can share from recent experience during some seemingly hopeless times a few things that have shored up my faith and hope, and have made me smile through tears. 1. Find a yellow daffodil about to bloom and enjoy a one-minute reverie. 2. Close ...
Views: 625 - What Happens After You Make a Wish? - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2004 from JoreJj ElprehzleinnWhat Happens After You Make a Wish? Personally, I don't recommend wishing or dreaming. You see, when you wish, in the physical universe, you go out of the present moment, and your mind observes this. Your mind sees that you are dreaming about some future event or situation, and it puts you on ...
Views: 4711 - What Holiday Tradition Will You Co-Create This Year? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from Kare AndersonSome startled neighbors who were out walking or at their window yesterday asked why we were carrying a fully-decorated Christmas tree up our steep street in Sausalito, when it was just November. Upon hearing our story, Martin, Jim, Ingrid, Julia and Jacob, joined us, carefully picking up the ...
Views: 1010 - What I Know Today - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki LeinI’m feeling a little lost this morning. So I’ve decided to center myself by writing and to focus on what I know because right now I feel swamped by all the things I don’t know. 1. One thing I know is that I have lots of help. For example, I am dictating this writing into my computer with the ...
Views: 1220 - What I Learned About Happiness From My Dogs - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2007 from Rob Waite5:30am… the alarm blares. My wife groans, shuts it off and shuffles toward the shower. Foggy from the sudden awakening, I slip on sweat pants, tee shirt and that pair of Crocs my wife hates so much and head downstairs for a much needed cup of coffee. I start the coffee maker and then open the ...
Views: 779 - What I Learned From Yucky Fish - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2014 from Noelle NelsonWe’re great at giving our very best in the hard moments, the crises. We pull out all the stops to save a loved one’s life, rescue a child from a burning building, salvage our marriages on the brink of divorce. We are truly, then, the shining example of what a human being is capable of. But ...
Views: 1657 - What If Fear No Longer Stopped You From Your Dreams? - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Christine AryloWhat if fear no longer stopped you from your dreams? What is it that you really want right now? Not from your head or your ego, or what you think you should have to make you happy. Go deeper. To the place where real dreams, dreams worth having and dreams that actually have the power ...
Views: 1856 - What if We All had an Angel Committee? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2009 from Vicki LeinI’ve been talking about Angel committees for years and it’s been a lot of fun. My idea of an Angel committee is that everyone has one and that they conspire to force us to live our lives fully. They will do whatever it takes to get our attention and they howl with delight when they think up a ...
Views: 2050 - What if We’re Not Getting It “Our Way”? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2009 from Gene SimmonsThat’s it! I’ve had it! Here I am bustin’ my hump and all I get is busted in the chops! Enough awready! I’m sick and tired of trying to get anything to go my way. From now on, I’m just going to get up, do my thing and whatever happens – happens! To hell with it! Yep, it does happen, ...
Views: 1268 - What If Your Life Got Easier? - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like your life is hard – harder than it should be? What if you could allow your life to get easier? What would that look like? And feel like? Let's start right now. I invite you to take a few slow, deep breaths. Just relax into it. Wherever you are. Right now – just ...
Views: 1432 - What If... - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2007 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorRecently, I read an article that was based on questions stated by two lead characters in a movie. The male lead was fretting over changes and pending changes in his life, and kept saying to his wife, “What if it all goes wrong?” Her response was always, “What if it all goes right?” I’d had a ...
Views: 667 - What If… Letting Go of the Grumpy Feelings - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Vickie GriffithThe morning is the same as any other yet she feels angry, resentful and a bit sad. Nothing has changed from the night before. There is no one to blame. No one called with bad news. No argument has caused these feelings. She just wakes up upset. Could these feelings come from bad dreams? ...
Views: 1290 - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2005 from graham julieHave you ever thought? What inspires YOU? What is it that drives you day in and day out? What is it that inspires you? We think of creative people as being inspired and ask about their work. What inspired you to paint, draw, produce this piece of work? What inspired you to make this? Usually ...
Views: 1467 - What Inspires You? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Carrie SabaI was recently asked the question, “What inspires me?” by Jamie Eslinger from the awesome organization Women on Fire . She posed that question to me last week. While I gave her my answer, that question has been on my mind since. The answer I shared with her was right on with what I feel inspires ...
Views: 2280 - What is a day game PUA blog? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Ben WebbWhat is a day game PUA blog? A day game pua blog is a blog all about day game pick up. Day game pick up is the name used to describe pick up that takes place during the day time in public places like shopping malls, supper markets , work environments on the street, etc. day game ...
Views: 1165 - What Is a Power Song and Where Do I Get One? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Shaman Elder Maggie WahlsPower Songs are oral prayers expressing your true self, your nature, your individuality, your power. All cultures have power songs but you can have your own power song too. We think of the power in a hymn or an African chant, a Shamanic ceremony song or even in the howling of wolf. And there is ...
Views: 942 - What is adrenaline and why it is important - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2019 from Nithin ChackoWhat is adrenaline? Adrenaline and noradrenline are two separate but related hormones and neurotransmitters.They are produced in the centre (medulla) of the adrenal glands and in some neurons of the central nervous system. They are released into the bloodstream and serve as chemical ...
Views: 1527 - What Is Average? - by You might say that, on an average, if a person has one foot on a hot stove and the other in a bucket of ice, he is comfortable. See the fallacy in that statement?
Or, the statement saying the average family has two and a half children. What happened to the other half of a child?
What defines ...
Views: 868 - What Is Happiness, and Why Is It So Important? - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from Mike BlissettWe are wealthier and more technologically advanced than at any time in our history. Living standards have improved vastly over the last 50 years. We have more things in our lives than ever before - colour televisions, mp3 & iPod music players, luxury family cars, designer clothes and fancy ...
Views: 840 - 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: 1033 - What Is Happiness? - by Does your happiness depend on getting rid of or getting or achieving something?
Should this be true for you, it is doubtful you will ever experience real happiness. Look back over your life and you will find that the simple act of getting, achieving, or getting rid of something simply gave you ...
Views: 948 - What is Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Tal ShaiHappiness is not something we look for and not something that is "out there" or out of our reach. Rather, it is about being present with what IS. It is about being grateful for what already exists in our life. Happiness is a moment- to- moment choice to focus on the beauty and abundance in our ...
Views: 709 - 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: 969 - What is Happiness? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from alan lowDo you feel there is something missing from your life? That perhaps the world is against you or that other people seem to smile, laugh and be a lot more happy and contented in life than you are? Have you ever stopped to wonder why this might be? Moreover, what you can do about it? Have you even ...
Views: 1119 - What Is Happiness? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2020 from Harpreet BabbarGenerally, happy people tend to lead fulfilling lives, and their aspirations are guided by these three elements. Happiness is a mental and emotional state of well-being - a being characterized by positive and pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. This definition implies ...
Views: 925 - What is Healthy Self Confidence? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2009 from Steve HaroldWe all like the feeling of confidence and no one chooses to have low confidence. So what exactly is healthy confidence? Is it feeling superior to others? Is it being stubborn and single minded? Is it about being oblivious to other people? Is it about be self-centred? Well, it may ...
Views: 967 - What Is Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Cynthia OrtizDo you know how many people are unhappy with their lives, health, or relationships and yet do nothing about it? Do you know how many people KNOW what they need to do and still do nothing about it? Almost everyone I have ever known has had a pile of complaints about one thing or another and yet ...
Views: 1120 - What Is Hypnosis? It's a State of Accelerated Learning - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Connie BrannanWhat is hypnosis? The formal definition is: "It's a bypassing of our critical factor, the conscious mind." When we bypass it, we walk in an open door, and we're communicating directly to the accommodating, helpful unconscious mind, the part of us that defines and determines our behaviors and ...
Views: 1819 - What Is Important in Life for You? - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2013 from Alyssa JohnsonHave you ever asked yourself “What is important in life?” I’m not sure many people do. Let’s face it, life is busy. Life is chaotic. Life is exhausting. All of our “to do” lists are completely unrealistic and ridiculous. But that’s just life, right? Um….I’m going to be that little ...
Views: 1490 - What is it About Intuition? - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comI find it fascinating that people we perceive as rational are totally using their intuition. What is your experience with intuition? I’d love to hear about it and how it has affected your life? Everybody knows Albert Einstein, the German-born physicist who developed the theory of relativity. ...
Views: 1566 - What is JoyJacking, and can I do it too? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Holly Mae HowardGreetings, oh Wonderful One! Are you enjoying ease and grace in your life? Even if it's in one or two areas, something in your life is working well, right? How would you love to have a lot more flow in your life? I've been experimenting with flow, and using joy and happiness as my power ...
Views: 1552 - What Is Life Happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2008 from *Winsome Coutts - Self Help Expert: http://www.4lifeselfhelp.com/We all want to be happy. But what is happiness? Is it the same for everyone? How do we know if we’re happy? And can anyone be happy all of the time? How can we find happiness? These questions come to mind when we speak of life happiness. Our perception of life happiness is as individual ...
Views: 1348 - What is Life Purpose? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2019 from Dada BhagwanSeeing children play in the garden made me nostalgic for swinging on the swings, sliding on the slides, making sand castles, playing hide and seek, jumping ropes, running, falling, hurting knees, injuring elbows, blaming, fighting, then doing homework, and as Dad returns, jumping around the ...
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