Take the Time
“You do not need to leave your room. Remain sitting at your table and listen. Do not even listen. Simply wait, be quiet, still, and …
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Pollyanna
To be a Pollyanna is to be irrepressibly positive amidst the realities of life. Those who haven’t figured it out yet use the term pejoratively. …
Why Wouldn’t You?
What if every thought was a self-fulfilling prophecy? What if every notion, judgment, or idea you had would eventually become a reality? If it was …
Happiness Ain’t…
Being happy does not mean looking at something that is not working and then putting on a wan smile. It is not about humbly accepting …
Backwards
Let’s say that X is something that we want. Most of the time, we say, “When X happens, then I will be happy.” We all …
Really, Really, Over-the-Moon Happy
What if I were to ask you, “What would make you really, really, over-the-moon happy?” What would you say? Would you say something like “having …
Who Says You Can’t?
Who says you can’t have what you want? Who says you can’t be as healthy, prosperous, and happy as you desire? Who says you can’t …
Fortune Smiles
They say that Fortune smiles on the lucky or the ready. Fortune and her sisters Love, Freedom, Health, and Happiness always smile on you. Your …
Rinse Your Conditionals
Where, at work and home, are you trying to strike a bargain that looks like this? “When X becomes true, then I will be happy, …
Happiness Is Not The Goal
As we prepare to enjoy some holiday or end-of-year festivities, it is important to remember something about happiness. Happiness is not a goal or result …