happiness

Feeling stressed, sad or grumpy? Greater happiness, life satisfaction, and positive affect can be found in your Mother's advice: eat your veggies Boost happiness with vegetables and fruit. There is growing evidence that boosting intake of vegetables and fruit also supports your well-being. Happiness, satisfaction with life, and positive affects are not entirely explained by…

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"Do not worry if you have built your castles in the air. They are where they should be. Now put the foundations under them." - Henry David Thoreau* (Photo taken at Lululemon) What's holding you back from committing with 100% energy to your dreams, passions, and goals? For me, I held myself back in a…

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Most of the suffering in our lives is the result of an ignorant understanding in what we think will bring us happiness. Some would argue that all of our suffering is a result of this misunderstanding. So listen up, because this post will help you understand where happiness is and where it is not. If…

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This is the third posting of a series in radical forgiveness. Please visit the first post "Finding Forgiveness" for Part I or "Finding Forgiveness Part II"  as well. Forgiveness action plan: Lama Marut assigns the first week's work to write a list of all the people who have caused you pain in any form. Write…

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Please visit the last post "Finding Forgiveness" for Part I of this journey. How the forgiveness journey begins: In week #1 (this week), Lama Marut asks us to look our pain square in the face. This might sound easy, but it does require the wisdom to know why it is essential in order to fuel…

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I cannot think of anything more deteriorating to our health, beauty and relationships faster than an unforgiving spirit. If happiness is a natural condition (as wise men and children tell us), it can sure come with a lot of work! In "Inciting Happiness" by Lama Marut, he takes us through a 5 week journey of…

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"Love is the capacity to take care, to protect, to nourish. If you are not capable of generating that kind of energy toward yourself- if you are not capable of taking care of yourself, of nourishing yourself, of protecting yourself- it is very difficult to take care of another person. (more…)

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Among all the conversations rolling around our heads, isn't love among the most vital?  I implore you to also watch it with your full attention. It's very uplifting.   For me, the fastest way for me to spread love is to think kind thoughts so that my actions and speech increase the joy in life.…

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Chip Conley studied Bhutan's Gross National Happiness Index, the country's unique method of measuring success and accounting for its citizens' quality of life.  While searching for a business model based on happiness, Chip learned that success comes from promoting the happiness and self-actualization of those who serve and those who you are serving.  (more…)

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Happiness and misery are greatly influenced by the company you keep. Think about the last time you sat around gossiping with people. Even if you just listened in without participating, your mood was impacted. How did you feel? Were you uplifted and energized by the experience? Of course not. , (more…)

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