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- A Christmas Carol: Finding the Spirit Any Time of Year - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2008 from Judy Ringer"Scrooge was better than his word. ... He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man as the good old City knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough in the good old world. ... And it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive ...
Views: 1038 - What We All Want and The Simple Game We Play to Get It - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from William CottringerWhat We All Want and The Simple Game We Play to Get It By Bill Cottringer “Life is very simple; men insist upon making it complicated.” ~Confucius. It has taken me 4 decades of self-improvement giving and receiving, but I think I finally understand the penetrating meaning of the above ...
Views: 959 - Happiness Is Produced, Not Found. - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Dr. Michael GrantHappiness is produced, not found. I love good chocolate chip cookies. I really love them if they have walnuts and when they are still warm. My wife, Patricia, knows this and, over the years, has experimented with various cookie recipes and now has one that is dynamite. Part of the whole ...
Views: 1588 - Your Blissful Life - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2008 from Timothy McGintyDeep within all of us lies the desire for ultimate happiness in every part of our lives. For years it seemed as though true happiness was out of my reach. Despite all I had achieved, something was still missing: Something was not right. Why wasn’t I happy? The more I focused and the harder I ...
Views: 964 - The Pursuit Of Happiness - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2008 from Anyaa H'redulla"Happiness is not having what you want... it's wanting what you have." The pursuit of happiness has probably occupied the mind of man (and woman) for millennia. Webster's defines happiness as: feelings of joy and pleasure mingled in varying degrees; the satisfaction of the deepest desire. We ...
Views: 903 - Happiness Levels A Constant - With One Exception - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2008 from Suzanne ZachariaI saw this on a similar site, Healthy Pages http://www.healthypages.co.uk/newsitem.php?news=5837 And I thought it makes a lot of sense. Almost every day in my work, I help people with physical manifestations of buried emotions and addictions to cope with buried emotions. So it now makes ...
Views: 1130 - Ten Things That Can Help Make You Feel Better Now - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2008 from David Jacobson1. Laugh If you're not laughing at least once a year, then you have a poor sense of humor. If you only laugh once a year, then man there is something seriously wrong with you. Set some laughter goals. "I will laugh once a week." If you already laugh once a week, then make it once a day. If you ...
Views: 2338 - Self-Possession - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2008 from FSB AuthorsIn my work as a psychotherapist, I have seen a succession of women trying to reclaim the self. They come seeking relief from the pain of something that has gone awry in their lives, which could be anything from breaking up with a boyfriend to marriage wounds to a hypercritical boss to some ...
Views: 1444 - Fighting Depression with Happiness: How Dogs Can Remedy Your Negative Emotions - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2008 from brian spilnerIn a time when everyone resorts to capsules to relieve their pain, a new form of treatment is growing in popularity. Across the world, dogs are being used to help people cope with mental and physical hindrances. Therapy dogs are a subcategory of service dogs; they undergo extensive training ...
Views: 13278(1 vote) - How to Stop Feeling Sad - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2010 from M.Farouk RadwanFeeling Sad So you are feeling Sad. I know how it feels like, it feels like there is something hurting you but you are not aware of it, It feels like you are neither happy nor satisfied. But why do we feel sad? Are these sad feelings nothing more than a part of the usual cycle of mood ...
Views: 5939 - Every Word Is A Prayer - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2008 from Shazna (formerly Sheryl) JaiIt’s interesting. 2005 a brand new year, and yet the ‘new’ wishes and blessings we would wish on our family and friends seems to have dissipated with the after Christmas tragedy in the Indian ocean. Is it really a tragedy? What are we to do? Be? We have gone through the ...
Views: 1574 - Eight Tips For Living Your Best Life Now - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2008 from Lilia Fallgatter• Write letters to loved ones telling them how much they mean to you, before it's too late: Avoid the regret many feel in losing a loved one by writing Loving Letters to loved ones who have had a significant positive impact in your life. This single act will ensure you the peace of mind that ...
Views: 1826 - 6 Simple Ways To Supercharge Your Day - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Lisa CrisalleWe all need little “pick-me-ups” at times, and it’s amazing how a simple change can really make such an impact. Here are 5 simple strategies to feel happier, less stressed and more energetic through your day. Just start with 1 or 2 of these simple changes… 1. Drink WATER every hour. Yes, ...
Views: 1382 - Have You Checked Your Attitude Lately? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2008 from Robb ThompsonHave you been secretly yearning to travel far beyond the hard edge of your potential curve? Are you, as I am, longing to surpass your present accomplishments and exceed your current level of achievement? If you're nodding with enthusiasm, then let's take a solid look at your attitude. Let me ...
Views: 1056 - The Best Guitar-Tips For Beginners - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2008 from Jim PharisWhat's the best guitar for me? This is one of the most common questions beginning students ask. What causes someone to have a preference for one guitar over another? For many beginning players the way the guitar looks is of more importance than any other factor. Think about it. Every sighted ...
Views: 1934 - How Often Do You Laugh A Day? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandThere has been much research which is indicating that laughter is indeed the best medicine. More health-care professionals are finding that laughter helps to lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, and reduce stress hormones while triggering the release of endorphins, the body’s natural ...
Views: 20808(2 votes) - Re-balance Your Life-Work Balance - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2008 from Bill DAmbrosioMy favorite season is here – Summer. And with it, the desire to work less, play more and live happily. Because if you’re living a wealthy life, you better be having fun. So, what better time than right now to re-balance our lives between the work we have to do and the fun we want to have. That ...
Views: 1023 - Owning The Beast Within - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Heather Fraser -“It is a beast, this thing that stirs in the core of my being, but it is also the star of my innermost nature. I have to care for this suffering with extreme reverence so that, in my fear and anger at the beast, I do not overlook the star.” – Thomas Moore I think it’s a natural, normal ...
Views: 2853(2 votes) - Do What You Love, Happiness Will Follow - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2008 from Sue Brenner"Let the beauty of what you love, be what you do." -- Rumi Do you get excited when you get up to go to work everyday? Does your work fulfill you? When your work gives you energy and satisfies you, you have the opportunity to fill joy on an ongoing basis. "I love my work," says Tommy, a hair ...
Views: 1236 - 7 Tips To Instant Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2008 from Leanne WatsonDo you like to help others, contribute to society, make a difference? Then make the decision to be happy today? That’s right. Studies show that people who are happier are healthier, sociable, likeable and productive and what’s more they’re more likely to help others. So how ...
Views: 2489 - Happiness-----Where to look - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2008 from Ken OnuLadies and Gentlemen. Are you looking for happiness? Do you need someone or something to make you happy? Do you feel that it eludes you all the time? Do you find that just when you get into a happy state something or someone always finds a way to bring it to an abrupt end? I used to think like ...
Views: 1077 - The Way Forward - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Ken OnuHi Friends when you wake up in the morning what mood are you in? Are you in a happy mood? Or are you one of those people who wake up in apprehension of what the day might bring? We tend to forget that our thoughts lead us to feel a certain way...this makes us behave in a certain way...and that ...
Views: 837 - A Blissful Experience, A Cool Breeze & Your Best Friend: Enjoy Some R&R With Your Pooch - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2008 from Shelly Dog ExpertIt’s time for summer vacation, and that means looking for a good time wherever you go. If you’re taking your pooch along, then you’ve probably had to make extra plans – But they will be completely worth your while. What better way to have fun than with your best friend! ...
Views: 1250 - 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: 1160 - 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: 739 - 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: 6964(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: 1018 - 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: 3976(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: 720 - 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: 1417 - 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: 1066 - ***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: 3655(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: 2190 - 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: 1287 - 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: 1167 - 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: 983 - 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: 3862 - 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: 2105(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: 586 - 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: 918 - 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: 2049 - 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: 1422 - 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: 703 - 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: 1495 - 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: 1176 - 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: 830 - 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: 1058 - 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: 1314 - “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: 958 - 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 ...
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