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Happiness is not difficult. It's only when we let other things get in the way that it seems difficult to obtain. To me, the key to happiness is wanting what you have, rather than having what you want. What this means is that I am satisfied with what I have, what I do, who I associate with. I don't spend my time seeking the next best thing. I spend my time appreciating what I have. It's not hard to get there. You will need two things: a pencil and paper. At the top of the pape

Memorial Day signifies the beginning of summer. School is almost out, and the weather has turned warm. People take the long weekend to travel, have bbq parties, swim, bike, and spend it with friends and family. But there's a deeper meaning to Memorial Day that we often times forget. Yes, it is a legal holiday but the original intent was to set aside a day in which we commemorate the members of the United States armed forces who were killed in war. In this day and age, you wou

1. Now is the time to be honest with yourself and others. If you're trying to revitalize yourself, you have to be honest about what is and is NOT working in your life. Self-deception is like driving around in circles: you're moving, but you're not getting anywhere. 2. The only person you can change is yourself. It's impossible to change others, so don't waste time trying. Focus on the changes YOU want to make. Focus on YOUR goals. Others will either follow your lead... or they won't.

Staying grateful is a very dynamic scenario for attracting more of what you yearn for into your life. If you are grateful for what you already have then the universe will manifest many more good things in your life. The Law of Gratitude is a powerful natural law like the Law of Attraction and the Law of Gravity. Why Being Grateful for What You Already Have Will Bring You MorernYou need to be thankful everything you already have, what you already are, and everything you alread

Everyone does the best they can at life. At a young age, I realized that many people walked around with a sense of worthlessness, and while you can't change someone's belief in their self-worth, you can acknowledge what they do. A compliment is a gift that you can give to someone else, and genuinely complimenting others is important. It's like that proverbial olive branch where a compliment shows the other person that there is something about them that you value. It builds a

Memorial Day in the U.S. started off as a somber day of remembrance, a day where we in America went to cemeteries and placed flags or flowers on the graves of those who died in battle or in some way during the course of war. We remembered our ancestors, family members, loved ones, and even unknown soldiers who gave the ultimate sacrifice for us. They died for our freedom. Possibly they died to help give freedom to someone else as well. Today, many people actually "celebrate"

Diets don’t work. It would be great if they did. If diets worked, almost everyone with a ‘weight problem’ would have handled it by now. Because dieting is easy. Just change what you eat for a while, and presto!, the weight melts off and the body you’ve been dreaming of is yours!

Fostering gratitude is a skill that can literally transform our lives from the inside out. The more we acknowledge the joys, blessings and lessons in our lives, the more we continuously find to be grateful for. Gratitude is a positive, affirming and empowering practice that can impact all areas, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. But what happens during those seemingly bleak, fruitless and dismal moments when our gratitude has dried up like so much withering grass? When w

A “time-out” is a guaranteed method for stopping the cycle of addictive, self-destructive behavior toward oneself, or destructive, violent behavior toward another. All is takes is contientious effort to work with yourself and a commitment to do the exercise faithfully. Whenever you begin to feel frustrated or out of control, or you feel your desire to ‘use’ arising, say to yourself or your partner: “I am beginning to feel _____ and I need to take a time-out.” The find an alte ative behavior that will help change your physical and emotional state. Go for a walk Breathe

Those of you who’ve read Help Me Live… likely recall Monica, the now-9 year survivor of non-Hodgkins lymphoma whose cousin told her to visualize green leafy vegetables and even offered to make her a chard milkshake. Monica’s real name is Jane Powell (I used pseudonyms for all my interview subjects), and we’ve stayed in touch over the years. One of the statements people with cancer want others to know is, “I need to forget and laugh.” Jane recently sent me a piece

It’s an overcast, blustery morning on the shores of Lake Chautauqua. The sun has just risen and is trying hard to break through the clouds. I’m the first to arrive this morning out on the point of the bell tower peninsula. I want to claim my special spot under a particular willow tree right beside the water. It’s a spot I’ve been sitting in nearly every summer for more than 40 years. It’s a sacred spot to me – a place where each summer I meditate, reflect, collect

Most of us have been taught that love is a commodity. Something someone either has for us or not. Something that can either be given or taken away, won or lost. Thus, we become dependent on an ‘other’ to make us feel happy and secure. But any dependency can be fraught with distress and danger, because it leaves us at the mercy of someone else for our sense of well-being. This is my definition of Conditional Love.r

I am sitting by the ocean here in South Carolina for a much-needed break in the action. I am re-discovering the order in nature. It is so restful, so regenerating. Watching the ebb and flow got me thinking about the poem, “The Idea of Order at Key West,” by Wallace Stevens where he mentions “the genius of the sea.” Some people speak of genius or intelligence as if it were something only humans possess, its abode “the castle of intellect.” Stevens’ famous poem mu

When I wake up in the morning, after I hit the alarm clock to snooze, or turn it off, one of the first things I do before getting out of bed is to run through a list of things that come to me for which I am grateful. I place no importance on the order of things that come to mind, nor do I conce myself with ''finding' something to be grateful about. It is a Gratitude Stream of Consciousness that starts my day off right! It is those first moments when you are awake and conscio

A glimmer of something to be grateful for can be found in nearly every situation we experience. It is a rare circumstance that can’t be turned around—even slightly—when it is looked at through the lens of grateful eyes. Admittedly, it takes a conscious choice to be grateful instead of focusing on negative events or emotions. nnOne of the greatest gifts of gratitude is that it is impossible to feel both positive and negative emotions at the same time. Gratitude brings ab

Every evening, minus a few exceptions, the first thing I do when I get in bed is write in my gratitude journal. I take a couple of minutes to answer questions about my happiness such as 'what am I grateful for?', 'what did I do great today?', and 'what amazing things happened today?'. It's something that I absolutely love doing, and it has provided me with more benefits that I initially could imagine. I don't believe in quick fixes when it comes to happiness, I think it's som

There are reasons, good reasons, why certain people have reached the state of constant happiness - it's all about things like wonder, self satisfaction, never forgetting ones roots and the inspiration gained from others...rn rn... others who are or have been in worse positions than yourself - but are happy, as well as those fortunates who have gotten themselves into the happy position that you would like to be in. Habit No.1... Be Inspired By Others It never ceases to amaze a

Life is challenging. We all know that. What we don’t often know is how to manage our reactions to everyday stressors. And, in general, it is those reactions that tend to make things feel bigger and harder, or smaller and more manageable. Here are a few suggestions that might be helpful in soothing your anxiety, and putting your next challenge into a less stressful perspective.r

Sometimes we get lost. In the swirl and whirl of our thoughts. In the energy of our emotions. So lost, we can find ourselves angry, hurt, terrified, bewildered, or worried and out of time, in a memory we React to as if it were real in this very moment, or a prediction of a future that terrifies. This is our imagination, and in that moment, we are our worst enemy. Because in that getting lost we forget who and where we really are, and what is really true.r

If your upbringing was anything like mine, you probably grew up in a family where strong feelings weren’t too well-tolerated. I was told to ‘rise above’ when I was unhappy, and to ‘simmer down’ when I was having too much fun. I came to learn that in the vast continuum of emotional experience there was a narrow middle ground that was socially acceptable. Most of us know that ground as the arena of being “fine”.r

Having a baby is a time for celebration. When your newborn is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit due to prematurity or a medical condition that delays the transition home, vulnerability, stress, and overwhelm over shadow this joy. As much as support from others is welcome at a time like this, it becomes crucial to gather your inner strengths and connect to your support within. Practicing these 5 Steps opens the door to connecting to your inner power.rn1.Spend time e

Have an Attitude of Gratitude Gratitude is one of the easiest and most powerful ways to transform your life. It will help you to understand how to find inner happiness. If you become truly grateful, you will magnetize all you need, wherever you go, and in everything you do. In fact, without gratitude, nothing can ever change. Your life will change to the degree that you use gratitude and begin to be grateful. If you are just a little bit grateful, your life will change just a

Love Finds The Way Love is the greatest equalizer that we all come to know. It does not care who you are, what you do, where you live, or what you think. It takes you where you need to be and shows you what you need to do. It is exacting and timely. It is ethereal and practical. It is exuberant and expressive, expansive and eternal. It is what we know in the very beginning and what we only know at the very end. It is a depth of sustaining comfort when all else fails. It is wh

Ever since I can remember, I have loved cats. I resonate with their purrrrring, relax when watching them groom, laugh when I find them in unexpected places or poses, take photos when they are being particularly ‘cute’, learn from them about stretching, napping, scampering and how to have fun with whatever’s in front of me. Cats rock. Cats are awesome teachers about creativity. Once I decided I could embark along the path known as the artist’s way even though I wasn’

Do circumstances need to change before you allow happiness into your life? The majority of us have many preconceived ideas which we think will make us happier, however we steadfastly refuse to be convinced or satisfied until such things happen. A common stumbling block however is the fact that even if certain things happen to us, we’re rarely satisfied with the outcome! Our focus then shifts to even bigger and better things which we believe will makes us more happy or happi

I love it too, but you know what? I like to read from the bottom up, Ahh Yes it's also weird haha, many people do this actually our brain wants to unravel or get the information as fast as it can. So we start somewhere near the bottom, expecting to understand the crux of the paragraph in the shortest possible time. But then we realize that you can't understand it unless you read the lines above it. Its bad habit I know but this what I do most of the time. Forgetting tidbits o

Have you ever found yourself in a slump? You just can't seem to feel good about anything? You feel unfocused about your goals, your irritability level is on the rise? When the alarm goes off in the morning you want to just turn over and skip the day? Yuck, right?rn rnWell what if I told you there is one thing you could be doing everyday, that can take as little as 5 minutes, that would dramatically change not only your outlook but change your reality?rn rnThat one thing is pr

This weekend, as I was driving my car, with the roof down, I almost started crying. It was a most beautiful day… warm and sunny and the trees had just started to bloom. The day felt like a beautiful gift. I started to think of all the good things I had in my life and realized how lucky I was. My son is a junior in high school and is ready to embark on the next stage of his life, college. I realized how lucky I am to have a happy, healthy son who has a bright future and still

With the Thanksgiving holiday approaching, I find myself reflecting on all I have to be grateful for; I have much to acknowledge. Each day I open my eyes to the morning light, look out into my lovely bedroom, and am reminded of how far I have come in life. There was a time when I didn’t have two nickels to my name and couldn’t put a roof over the heads of me and my daughter. Now I have my dream home. It’s not a mansion or a palace but it’s spacious, comfortable, beautiful in

Gratitude is a practice that becomes a habit. We learn to suspend judgement of ourselves and then others. Holding space for the awareness of grace, even when it is difficult and uncomfortable. Joy comes with/from/thru feeling all emotions, knowing we are accepted/loved in all things. I often make the comment "One DAY at a time seems overly ambitious to me.

I've been wondering about humility. This is not a character trait I've had from birth, but something I find myself learning more of the older I get. My sweetheart is exceptionally humble, and I can't tell if it's how he was raised or if it is a natural trait. There is a difference between humbleness and low self-esteem. When someone is humble, they are capable of great things but let other people shine in them instead. Low self-esteem on the other hand is not believing you ar

What is the power of positive thinking? Is there any scientific basis for believing that thinking positively is actually beneficial? That really depends on which scientists you ask. Quantum physicists are more likely to say “yes”. Of course, it’s only a theory, but many people have seen it work in their lives. First, you must start with gratitude. Rather than just thinking about what you want, think about what you have to be grateful for. Think about a homeless person a

The Hindu mythology boosts of 33 crore Gods and Goddesses. Each of these deities are known to possess unique powers. Hanuman holds a special position in Hinduism. Would-be mothers and young men worship Hanuman most sincerely. Hanuman is known for several distinguished features. Let us contemplate about Hanuman and the metaphysical powers that the Hanuman charms are believed to possess. rnHanuman is known as the biggest worshipper of Lord Ram. He is epitome of spiritual discip

One of the things I do when I work with groups is I ask people to try out a few writing exercises, just to see where they may take them. Here’s one that may prove interesting. Take a moment and recall all the times you caused your parents trouble. There must have been a few. Whether it was catching measles and chickenpox consecutively, or the time you banged up the family car, or the other mistakes that led to them digging a little deeper in their wallets, I’m sure you ca

Hello!! This is my first Intent blog, and I am so honoured and delighted to be joining this community of intention, inspiration and true innovation. As an artist, humanitarian, mother and praise singer, I feel called to sing a song of joy, love and compassion in these magnificent and challenging times we are sharing together. I was asked to compose a song for an Earth Day symposium last year. The theme for the event was 'Enough Already', and it's layered meaning touched a cho

Right now, on the opposite side of the planet from where I am, millions of Iranians young and old have been flooding the streets in protest. Why? Because they stood in line for hours to vote for what they believed in, and someone decided that their votes didn’t matter. The regime shamelessly shut down text messaging, websites and all reporting, just so it could have its way. Iran is the world’s youngest country. Over 70% of its population is under 30. And frankly, they’

"When you are discontent, you always want more, more, more. Your desire can never be satisfied. But when you practice contentment, you can say to yourself, 'Oh yes, I already have everything that I really need.'" - The Dalai Lamarn rnI find it interesting that the Dalai Lama uses the phrase "practicing contentment" in this quote. To "practice contentment" is different than simply "being content." It seems to me that to practice contentment is to engage in an ongoing and consc

Much of my work in stress and lifestyle balance is about teaching people how happy people live in the grace of gratitude. These happy individuals are grateful daily for their breath, their heartbeats, their health, the people they love and every blessing in their lives. They don’t rush by life in a panic like most of us do. They drink in each experience and say, “thanks for that delicious moment.” I’ve never known a spiritual person or a happy person that wasn’t gra

“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 were moving into assisted living facilities, she was building a new home in Montecito and giving it to her favorite charity. No strings attached.nnAlthough her friends told her that the move and ov

We could hear the pounding in our hearts. We could feel the vibration in our beings. Once again two countries had come together in the name of peace. Only this time around, the bridge of heart to heart connections (as I call it), between the Americans and the people of Panama was about giving thanks for friendship, while having fun. Our bridge of heart to heart connections was similar in spirit, to the one that the Americans had created many years before, with hard work and s

Over the last few years many of us have heard of the elusive universal law. We’ve seen and heard many professionals in the field talk about ways of attracting the things we really want into our lives. People are now more aware of the universal law than at any moment in history. This information is being spread by the mass media and by the revolution of the internet. However these laws are in fact thousands of years old & were used in the past by many famous people including C

There was little for me to do, but paint my toe nails green. I signed the petition to help the people of Iran and then I dashed off to get a mani-pedi. Still thinking about Iran, I chose green for my pedicure. Perhaps, it was a silly little gesture. My toes were now the color of mold. As I looked at my fashion faux pas and felt a warm glow fill my body which seemed to affect my eyesight. I was grateful...for all the small details in my life. Everywhere I looked I saw somethin

Gratitude and the Law of Attraction work to create abundance in your life, even when you do not know how this principle works. Knowing how this principle works is to be using the Law of Attraction to actively create a life that is truly prosperous and in harmony with the universe.nnThe Law of Attraction is not just a metaphysical idea; it is also a theory that has been proven to work. Science has discovered through quantum physics that there is a very real law of nature, brin

Gratitude, appreciation, or thankfulness is a positive emotion or attitude in acknowledgment of a benefit that one has received or will receive.n In a religious context, gratitude can also refer to a feeling of indebtedness towards a deity. Most religions prescribe rituals of thanksgiving towards their higher powers; the expression of gratitude to God is a central theme of Christianity and Islam. n Psychological research has demonstrated that individuals are more likely to ex

"When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." n Dr Wayne W Dyer nnnRecently, I have been looking at the magnificence of the human spirit that lives within each one of us. I do not think we fully appreciate this precious resource that we each carry. If we did, we would all be a lot happier. No one can take it away from you. However, you can either enhance or diminish your awareness of it.nnI love the American celebration of Thanksgiving. I realiz

What do we do when the gap between where we are and what we want isn’t closing fast enough? If you find yourself in this situation currently you may feel anxious, impatient, stuck or hopeless—or a combination of all of them. In the worst case scenario the gap may appear so wide that it feels impossible to bridge. This is where your doubts become so overwhelming that giving up seems like the easiest thing to do.nnAn example of this might be your dream to be a world

In memory of her recently departed brother–in- law, one of my Facebook friends decided she was establishing a week of random acts of kindness. I loved this idea. What a great way to honor someone that has passed away and will be greatly missed. Her first act happened, by chance, in the grocery store. My friend asked one of the employees, “Who could use a smile?” She was introduced to a young man who worked in the produce section. She gave this virtual stranger a hug and trea

A sound wave, an image, a dazzling light, Opening the mind to new insight, Musing thoughts remind me of whe Counting our blessings was so "in." Keep your eye on higher things Watching love's beauty spread its wings, Live in the moment, be in the present,-- Life is a reflection of the I AM. I AM SO GRATEFUL for matter in its proper place. For single stars placed in the heavens, And every fish that swims in the sea, Each of us shines in our very own light Dazzling others wit

Gratitude - Being grateful to everything! This is kind of a key to how to find inner peace, because if you are grateful to what you have, you will soon receive new things and experiences that you also will be grateful for. When you start to feel gratitude, it kind of shifts your consciousness. You will be grateful to everything, and everyone. You will let new things and experiences come into your life. You can start right now! Do it the way I do. I have a gratitude book, call

Have you ever caught yourself vigorously complaining about something you felt you couldn't do anything about? Have you ever told yourself you needed to quit complaining, only to find yourself in the same old complaining scenario the very next day? I'm not talking about dissatisfaction that motivates us to look for creative ideas or solutions. And, I don't mean ordinary challenges that help us grow. I'm talking about needless complaining that serves absolutely no purpose becau

Whether many of us will admit it or not, we are deeply ungrateful for what we have. It is a habit we acquired during the time the attitude 'more is better' was the dominate attitude of modern civilization. Becoming a Gratitude MASTER has not been easy for me... It has taken me years of practice because I was in deep denial of how ungrateful I truly was. When I was a teenager my mother told me that I was the most ungrateful person she ever knew. I blew her off, after all, I wa

I recently took a trip south, having left the accumulation of snowflakes behind with the hope that all would be melted upon my return!

Many people look at resources as the physical things they have at our disposal for their everyday use ranging from food in the pantry to money in the bank account. Support or aid from people and organizations in times of need is a second and dynamic type of resource. There is a third type of resource we possess that is more important and more powerful than all other accessible resources. Although it is intangible, you are capable of drawing from it and replenishing it at any

Among my memories of growing up is a clear black and white picture of a Korean mother squatting next to her small son surrounded by barren, devastated countryside. The caption unde eath reads, "Where will their food come from now?" Printed by our Sunday "journal" during the Korean War, the picture made me feel sad that these people didn't have any food and lucky that I was born in America and did not have to worry about food. In fact, it never occurred to me to even think abo

It can be scary and uncomfortable to say we’re sorry. To own up to the fact that perhaps we did something less than stellar and that it negatively impacted someone we care for. We want to just brush it under the rug. To have it let go. To not have to meet and experience the discomfort of dealing with it! But there’s an important reason to learn to address and clear conflict. It offers a truer possibility of letting it go. It completes the infraction. It allows for the re-building of trust. And it brings the relationship closer.

Perception is a quirky thing. Because, sometimes, lurking in the not-too-hidden recesses of our minds, is a part of us that wants to keep us in pain, shame, hopelessness. And it often it does this by lying to us. Even in the face of evidence to the contrary. And we believe . . . We must learn to become mindful of its stories, and question the veracity of our thinking. So we can be happy and at peace. Living in truth. For example . . .

Embracing life's most difficult moments New challenges erupt, new skills unfold, Change is the only thing that never changes Truly life flows best when we adjust to it. Passing through one stage to another Sometimes takes a gentle shove, Difficult times can only get bette when transformation occurs with love. I AM SO GRATEFUL for positive transformations. An alcoholic joins AA and recovers fromnan addiction, A shy child accepts the lead role in a school play. Helen Keller i

Start every day to smile in the face, and I’m sure the days will prove to be a very happy and special days of your life. There are so many reasons to worry and feel bad about, in this world; but very few reasons to be happy and we have to find them all to be happy. Don't collect things , collect beautiful and amazing moment in your life so that you will be happy remembering the day whenever you will be sad about anything. The person who knows all the artwork to be happy in

Moving on and Forgiving (Ken Silvestri, Fred Luskin, and Jed Rosen; (September2009) Life does say no! Even the Buddha explains that life is filled with suffering; however within our experiences of pain there is the simultaneous beauty of nature. As much as our life can say no, we still have the choice to have our glass half full. This paradox of ”damn if we do and damn if we don’t” actually provides us with grist for happiness, especially if we widen our perspective and

A PRAYER FOR THE CAPABLE And as you stand there On time and Appropriately clad for the event With a high-fiber bar in your bag And extra pens Let us take this moment to applaud you. You, the prepared. You, the accomplished. You, the bills-paid-on-time and the-taxes-done-in-March. You, who always returns the shopping cart. You, who never throws a tantrum. While the moody, the irresponsible, the near-hysterical and the rude seem to get All the attentio Let us now praise yo

3 Great Tips to Turn Your Meditation into a Rewarding Experience!rn rnWhen I first started meditating several years ago, it was anything but fulfilling! I would make time in my calendar, sit down and “try” to meditate. I would get uncomfortable trying to hold the same still position, my mind would be full of thoughts and chatter, and I would feel frustrated and unfulfilled when it was over. Can you relate to that? Meditation certainly didn’t live up to its reputation of

HAPPINESS……WHAT IS THAT?rnWhat is happiness? Happiness does not come from material things or from others, it is a state of mind, our attitude towards everyday life, it is the journey and not the destination.rnNo question money carries a significant role in someone happiness, however, I would define it as one of the tools for a peace of mind, it frees us from basic worries such as food, house, clothing and so on. Social status also influences dramatically on happiness, nev

God is so good, He loves to bestow His gifts upo His children. The Bible tells us that all good gifts come from God. If it’s good, then it’s from God. James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. I know in my own life from time to time I’ve gotten complacent. This is easy to do in today’s hectic lifestyle, yet in a sense it’s a type of laziness. Complacency ca

What if the key to becoming ‘expecting’, was learning to practice Positive Expectancy? What might happen if, even in the face of all of life’s uncertainty, we chose to become more resilient and hopeful in our thinking? In my HypnoFertility and Conception Coaching work with women hoping to become pregnant, I am often met with a sense of urgency and despair. I hear a lot of “What if’s?” “What if I never get pregnant?” “What if it’s too late?” “What if my eggs are no longer viable?” Or worse, “What if I do get pregnant and lose the baby (again)?”

Ever since we were young, we’ve been asked to compete, to make sure that we’re the best at everything, to ensure that we are always at the top. For most of us, it starts when we’re young; we are told to be the best in class or get first place in sports and stuff like that. We were not taught how to come in second, to be happy that someone else is better than you. Normally when we end up not winning something or coming in second, we often find fault with the person who i

Gratitude is more than just saying the words; it is about feeling gratefulness for all that you are, all that you are becoming, and all that you have in your life. We tend to take things and people for granted when at anytime we could lose them. When you practice gratitude on a daily basis it takes your focus off of the negative aspects of your life and keeps you focused on the positive ones. This of course creates a positive energy stream that flows out into the Universe bri

As I swooshed down the Zoom Flume water slide at Shipwreck Island, my two-year-old son Gareth yelling “Fun! Weeee!” from his spot on my lap, I felt pure jubilation. The sun kissed my skin, water splashed up around me and the breeze carried a salt tang from the ocean mingled with the scent of sun screen. I could taste joy as it tingled in every cell of my being.nnTo experience joy is our purpose in life. If you want to know if you’re going in the right direct

Selecting a gift for someone is a tedious job, and making a gift selection that will complement the person you are giving it to is even tougher! You spend hours of your valuable time in selecting the perfect gift for your loved one and end up picking a gift, which is probably not the right one. It will become a lot easier if you keep certain gift suggestions in your mind while shopping for that perfect gift.nnWhen you go to shop for gifts, think about the person you are going

Everybody knows how to enjoy a vacation. Particularly when we travel abroad, we open our eyes to see new sites and our taste buds are ready to savor new kinds of food. It is easy to appreciate everything when we take a break from our work and our familiar surroundings. But we all return home after vacations and that means returning to routine and our daily chores. In our day to day existence, we tend to take for granted what we already possess and we tend to appreciate only w

This weekend, I went on a 12-mile hike. It was hot, and it was painful, and my legs ached and screamed after about mile 9. Looking back, it was a perfect Saturday- an experience cultivated of joy, freedom, and empowerment in the highest senses of the word. When I reflect on my happiest moments, they’re not always the easiest ones. In fact, they aren’t even the ones that entail comfort and relaxation. Indulgence is nice, but for me, happiness comes in the form of the great o

Appreciation is one of the greatest magic tools we have in our bags of tricks. One of the best ways to gauge where you are at in your development as a wonderful spiritual magician – able to weave magic in and out of your own life, is how well you use appreciation. Most mere mortals think that appreciation is a spontaneous event or feeling that simply “happens” from time to time. Maybe they recognize it when it comes over them. Maybe they feel lucky. But most

Whenever I greet Charlie I always get the same response. "So how are you today Charlie?", to which he replies, "Well, every day above ground is a good day!" Without even realizing it Charlie is practicing a fundamental principle of well being. It's often referred to as an "attitude of gratitude".nnWhether you realize it or not we all create our own reality from our predominate thoughts. Your reality can either be pleasant or not so pleasant. If your thoughts are centered arou

Henry Schein Inc. is a well known name when it comes to medical supplies and health care products. The company has a wide variety of products that range from dental products, veterinary products, vaccines, pharmaceuticals and medical equipments. The company serves hundred thousands of physicians from across the world. It dominates in the North American market and serves close to 87 per cent of 143000 US and Canadian office-based dental practices and laboratories. Henry Schein

With all the shootings, wars, and violence in the world, not to mention the heat of the our current political environment, it’s easy to lose sight of the good. Yet good there is, always. Good people striving to make the world a better place regardless of the turmoil of the moment. Two stunning examples come to mind: Weighted blankets – blankets that weigh 10% of the person’s body weight, made of what looks like small bean bags sewn together. For reasons science can’t yet fi

Most of us begin our days with a continuous list of things we need to do to keep our lives running smoothly, but we rarely take time to note all the things we don’t need to do. For example, we don’t need to figure out how to breathe. We don’t need to find a way to make sure the earth continues to revolve around the sun. We don’t need to concentrate to ensure that our heart beats and our cells regenerate. All of these things, and many more, take care of themselves with

nGratitude is like a state of being. Some people are always grateful whereas other people may feel dissatisfied and unhappy with their lot. Valuing gratitude means that you see the world in a different way. You see what is around you, you hear the birds singing, you hear the voices of children playing, you see life bursting forth. In seeing these things, you feel gratitude and thankfulness for such beauty.nnGratitude is deeper than feeling happy. It is about a state of mind.

1.BackgroundnnIn the life reality created by ourselves, we want to live better, feel better and get abundant resources. However, for most of us, we have to find we want many more things: car, house, love, money, respect, success, and health and so on. Once we begin to pay attention to our unsatisfactory situation, we begin to feel bad and unfortunately we are astonished to find we will find more of this situation of lack in the influence of this bad feeling.nnThe law of attra

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude . Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude . Count Your Blessings: The Healing Power of Graitude and Love, by John Demartini, is a valuable resource for people interested in Being Grateful and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n You could lead the life you’d love, if

It sometimes happens that you are unable to find a nice present when you shop for gifts. Perhaps you have to deal with some unexpected situations and you don't have time to go shopping, or you just can't make up your mind what to buy, or have to mind your expenses. All these can make gift-shopping a problem you won't like to deal with. For such times, it’s always handy to have a "mini gift shop" in your own home. nnLet's say it’s your best friend’s birthday party and yo

It seems that out of everything, comes something good. Last week I attended the funeral of my brother-in-law. During the sermon, his past life was recalled. Where he was born, his high school, his military experience, his occupation. The pastor went on to discuss the things that he enjoyed in ...

You have a right and even a responsibility to be happy. Happiness is a state of mind. Many people let life pass them by because they choose to be unhappy. (Bet you are thinking, “Judi, people don’t choose to be unhappy. It just happens.) Wrong! People who sit around complaining, whining, worrying, procrastinating, and gossiping about other people instead of making the best of every day, are actually choosing to be miserable. They talk about the past and how it was “back when.

It’s very easy to express gratitude for the good things life brings. We all do that from time to time. Feeling grateful is a wonderful emotion. It transmits positive energy out into the Universe that then lure elements that lie within the same frequency. How is that possible? When you help those in need and they express gratitude, how does that make you feel? Does it feel great to be appreciated? Would you help them out in future too? You obviously would! Well, what if you

As the average age of men and women in the Armed Forces rises, many are a part of the Sandwich Generation, concerned about caring for family members at home as they continue their service to the country. Their burden becomes especially apparent on Veterans Day, a time for all of us to pay tribute to American veterans of all wars. nnYet, even on Veterans Day, controversy surrounds the most meaningful ways to honor those who have served in the past and support our troops who ar

Developing an attitude of gratitude has been recognized by wellness experts and psychologists as one of the most basic things everyone can do to improve their lives. It helps in stress reduction, motivation and keeping oneself healthy. In order to form the habit of being grateful everyday, there are certain changes you can make in your daily routine. For one you can start keeping a gratitude journal. A gratitude journal is different from a normal journal – which is a record

Imagine getting a glass of water and as you fill it, water leaks out of holes in the glass. How much more effort would it take to quench your thirst and fill your belly than if you had a glass that is intact?nnA similar leakage happens when we do not take the time to fill our own well with acknowledgment of our progress. As we make our way toward completion of our goals, whether it is writing a book, building a web site, or raising a healthy child, we may forget to pause alon

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~ John Fitzgerald KennedynnThe role of Gratitude in my life was apparent to me even before I watched The Secret DVD, but that video really reinforced it for me.n nIn her book Something More: Excavating Your Authentic Self, Sarah Ban Breathnach says: "Being Grateful. That's the first step to the path of joy." nnOprah, among others, has frequently advo

Gratitude or thankfulness has long been touted by humanists and philosophers. Recently, even scientists involved in a field called positive psychology, which aims to help high-functioning individuals to function better, have recognized the power of gratitude and the immense benefits of making gratitude a practice. A habit of gratitude has been found to result in increased feelings of happiness and well-being. In order to harness the power of gratitude, you must make it part o

You could have knocked me over with a feather when Syracuse University economist Arthur Brooksnsaid last in December 07 on Marketplace.publicradio.org that his studies show that giving awaynmoney actually makes your bank balance grow. nnThat's counterintuitive, isn't it? said host Kai Ryssdal.nnActually, people GIVE because they're better off, but the study shows that they're also BETTER OFF BECAUSE THEY GIVE!nnBrooks decided the theory was worth testing. Lots of data support

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude . Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude . Thanks!: How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier, by Robert Emmons, is a valuable resource for people interested in Gratitude Practice and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Did you know that there is a crucial com

There are times when you may not be very sure as to which gift you should give to your dear ones. You may also feel bored with the usual gift items that you simply end up picking whatever catches your attention. In such cases, consider the following:nnTry Discount Vouchers and Gift CertificatesnnDiscount vouchers and gift certificates become an interesting gift option. They are easily available, easy to carry and allow your recipients to buy something for themselves.nnDiscoun

Gratitude November means the Thanksgiving Holiday; that got me thinking about gratitude. Thanks, appreciation, gratitude; it’s all the same feeling. But how often do we stop and take inventory of what is right in our lives? I suppose we pay more attention to what we don’t like in an attempt to fix it, but it’s easy to make that focus on the negative a habit, and we can end up ignoring all that is good around us. How many wonderful things are in you life right now, that you

"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18nnI have to admit that following this quote and doing what it says is hard for me. How can you be "joyful always"? nnSo many things happen to us that make it difficult to "give thanks in all circumstances". nnPeople get divorced, suffer from illness, have financial problems, and lose their jobs. Many people are lonely, depressed, and lose babies to

In the 1980s, I started a daily practice that I still maintain today. I was attending an intense personal growth workshop at Deerwood, Minnesota. One night, as I lay on the top bunk in a rustic dorm room filled with a dozen women, someone mentioned her practice of gratitude. nnAware of my natural tendency to focus on the half-empty cup, I decided to try it that night. I did it again the next night and the next. Now, more than 20 years later, I still continue with a gratitude

There are moments when we find ourselves in the conundrum of having too much on our plates and having very little time for it, resulting in rising tension. Moreover, life is not always a smooth ride. There are times, which bring a multitude of problems, all causing stress, pressure, and unrest. This building up of stress and tension are the major causes behind the loss of peace of mind. This, in turn, can adversely affect your health and well being. To lead a balanced life, i

Unless you've been living in a cave you've probably nseen the movie "The Secret." It explains how there isna Law of Attraction that governs the Universe and Ifnyou follow that law you can manifest all your desires.nWhat they don't tell you is where it came from.nnThe Secret Law of Attraction comes from the "New Thought"nmovement of the late 1800s and early 1900s. In particularnfrom a book by Wallace D. Wattles called "Science ofnGetting Rich," which teaches a scientific metho

rnDubai has become one of the most glamorous cities in the world. Surprisingly, although there are still many areas that need a lot of improvement and have suffered from inattention, which should have improved over time. Like the roads that need to be paved and made new. Poor working conditions and low-quality accommodation for the working class are also a topic to be investigated. Another missing element is the singles accommodation environment. This land of dreams does not

What is so special about receiving gifts? Surely, it has to do with the joy of knowing that someone cares about you, that you mean something to those people. While this deeper, human-relational meaning of gifts is quite significant, we should not overlook the surface.nnTo better understand the context of gift-giving and the excitement that arises from it, perhaps we should think of the most excellent gift receivers of all: children. In their case, it’s not the realization o

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude . Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude . Gratitude Works: Open Your Heart to Love, by Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh, is a valuable resource for people interested in Thankfulness and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Gratitude Works is more than a pretty book to set

If you're a last-minute shopper during the holiday season, you've no doubt fallen victim to sky-high prices of gift items. During the holidays, it's a well-known fact that department stores and shop owners hike up their prices to take advantage of the high demand. nnIf you want to save more money on items that aren't that expensive in the first place, consider shopping off-season, particularly just after the holidays. During this time, prices go back to normal; many even go o

Are you ready for wealth building with an investment that has infinite returns?nnTrue wealth begins in the heart. You can create enduring wealth and prosperity and an endless waterfall of giving and receiving with one simple but profound feeling and practice, gratitude . It's the best investment you'll ever make.nnThe simple focus of gratitude lifts my spirits, opens my eyes to all the riches I have within and around me and brings a smile. From the breakfast I just ate, to a

Most of us become anxious when we are not feeling well. Our stability and security are threatened, and we become fearful. “What if I have to take off from work again?” or “How will I manage if I get sick?” are questions we may ask ourselves while feeling our anxiety build. Whether we are dealing with a serious illness or just an off day, it is important to eliminate stress as much as possible. A good way to do this is to tune in to gratitude. Gratitude, like other pos

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Many lovers wish to get girlfriend back with whom they had a breakup either recently or sometimes ago. However, in their anxiety to get back the ex fast, they commit some common mistakes. An aspirant would benefit immensely by learning the common mistakes that are committed and should be avoided at all costs. Concentrating too Much on Getting Ex Back One of the greatest mistakes that most man commits is concentrating too hard on getting the ex back after a breakup. In fact; i

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude . Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude . Thank God I..., by John Castagnini, is a valuable resource for people interested in Acknowledgment and it is available through Amazon . n Rape, Cancer, Death & Divorce... Can you imagine being grateful for any of these? Finally, a book that transfor

Have you ever gotten or given a pair of socks as a present? While they may be quite useful in some kinds of weather, socks are generally regarded as rather dull, unexciting items. Often mentioned as part of trivializing or ironic expressions, they have become an ultimate symbol of unimaginative gifts. However, with the risk of baffling your expectations, this article is not about socks, but about gifts that do not fit the recipient.nnHow much time do you spend for gift select

The Science of Gratitude Learning to cultivate an attitude of gratitude is not only simple, it’s good for us on so many levels. It increases our vibration, it nourishes the soul and it begins to shape our lives, enabling us to manifest every joy and happiness into our lives. But it’s not just an idea thought up by some mumbo jumbo whacko who was looking to push a ‘new age’ idea, it’s a science. That’s correct; there is an incredible amount of research pointing to

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Question: n nI've always wanted to live a life based around helping others and developing the world around me. For some reason unknown to me ; and I'm not trying to blow my own trumpet here - I innately can't resist helping people. When my friends ask me for favours I jump at the chance. When asked to cover a peers shift because it will be doing them a favour, I just say "Yeah of course I can!". It's something I'm widely criticised for however. Not that I generally care what

Gratitude is the foundation for success in all areas of your life. I have come to learn this not only through my own experience, but through countless other people's experiences as well. I believe that acknowledging the things in your life that you are grateful for may just be the single most important thing you can do everyday to ensure progression towards your goals. nnThe problem is, most people don't stop to take the time and think in a state of gratitude. We get so caugh

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Gift selection is difficult enough to begin with, but when the recipient is not a member of your demographic -- for instance, a child or a newlywed couple -- the task is even more daunting. But don't panic! Just consider the following before beginning your search for the perfect gift.nnGifts for Kids: A Challenging ChoicennWhile most people will agree that finding the right gift for a teenager or an adult is a difficult and often stressful task, you probably won’t find too

Gracias. Danke. Merci. Thanks.n nSimple words with the power to bind, to build, and to behold. If you’ve ever gotten thanked or given thanks, then you know its power. Just the fact that you say it can be enough to make a difference, just as not saying it can make a difference in a negative way.n n“Thank you” isn’t just something that comes with “have a nice day” as you grab your paper or plastic. It’s a sincere sign that something nice has occurred. It’s not j

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In honor of the late John Lewis, a civil rights leader, he is quoted as saying: "To those who have said, 'Be patient and wait,' we have long said that we cannot be patient. We do not want our freedom gradually, but we want to be free now! The documentary points out that America is still in a civil rights struggle and is still fighting for rights for African Americans. However, both history and modern crime statistics show that the threat to Black lives everywhere is nothing n

Going to parties is nice; it gives us the chance to unwind while spending a few enjoyable hours in the company of people we like. However, there is a dark side to them, and we all know it: quite often parties are given with some special occasion, and in that case, someone is traditionally entitled to receiving gifts. If you follow a few simple suggestions, the task of finding the right present will become much less daunting.nnThe House Will Give You CluesnnWhat do you do when

This book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Gratitude . Gratitude is the outward manifestation of feelings of thankfulness and appreciation. Katherine Scherer & Eileen Bodoh are the Official Guides to Gratitude . The Power of Appreciation, by Noelle C. Nelson and Jeannine Lemare Calaba, is a valuable resource for people interested in Appreciation and it is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble . n Appreciation is much more than a feel-good mantra, an

The way we live our lives may be conscious or unconscious, awake or asleep, present or absent. How we live our lives is a choice. How we connect with ourselves, our partners, our children, our friends, our community, our humanity, our planet is a choice. Our awareness of this choice goes back to how awake we are, how conscious we are, how present we are.nnOftentimes, people go through life in a semi-conscious state, feeling so stressed or overwhelmed that they have chosen to

Do you sometimes find you spend more time trying to “get your child to do something” than appreciating who they are? Are you afraid that if you really allow your children to offer their opinion in how your household is run, they will take over? Are you concerned that in this world of “takers” your child will not know how to give? Below we share information that will help you give your talents, skills and abilities freely and allow you to receive your child’s also, w

The wind driven blazes have waned a bit and the aroma of smoke and ash is slowly drifting away. Deep piles of leaves, grounded by 60 mile per hour Santa Ana gusts, are beckoning me. I can breath easy and my eyes don’t sting any more. This terminates my excuse for leaving the yard work until next week. My little friends, the ruby throated hummingbirds and honeybees are back at work too, gathering food from the purple blooms of the Mexican Sage in my yard. The deep green

Much has been said about ways to improve your life; you’re reading some in this book. Perhaps you’ve already tried different approaches, some that helped and others that didn’t. One thing that is irrevocably true is this: anything utilized to improve your life must have its origin in love because love is all there is! I have discovered one empowering tool that is required for life to flow in perfect harmony, no matter what happens in your external realm. It can literall

Healthcare kiosk opportunities have come an extended way because of the implementation of blood stress monitors in your local pharmacy. As technology advances, an increasing number of options have come to be had that can help streamline the healthcare technique and offer meaningful patient care across the board. In this article, we will tell you tips for using health kiosks for your well-being.rn rnSimplified checkups in healthcare facilities Whenever patients walk right into