I take as my guide the hope of a saint: in crucial things, unity; in important things, diversity; in all things, generosity. ~ George Herbert Walker Bush ~ We all try to be the best we can be. Spiritual people who are generous of spirit are genuinely happy for others good fortune irrespective…
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ARE YOU HAPPY?
Are you happy? As a happy individual, you know that people, not things, are the true keys to a joyful existence. People who pursue material goods, as opposed to the pursuit of emotional fulfillment, tend to be less satisfied and express fewer positive emotions. People are social animals and seek the companionship of others as…
I’VE LEARNED — ABOUT PERCEPTION
I’ve Learned: That two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different. We all believe that everybody has the same view of the world as we do, and that everybody has the same perception of it. This is really not true. We all have different perceptions and that is why…
HARMONY OF THOUGHT, WORD AND DEED
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well. ~ Mohandas K. Gandhi ~ Such a Beautiful Thought – If we can bring our Thoughts, Words and Deeds in harmony we can truly explore our potential, talent and capability by channelizing our energies towards…
OUR SPIRITUAL JOURNEY
Sweet Spirit: Your love needs to express through each willing soul who is dedicated to his or her spiritual journey. Let me be that willing soul. Move through me, work through me, love through me, live through me. And so it is. Amen. Our spiritual journey begins with our birth, and continues throughout our life….
GOD’S WILL IS OUR HAPPINESS
God’s will is that we be happy now. In asking that God’s will be done, we are instructing our minds to focus on the beauty in life, to see all the reasons to celebrate instead of mourn. Usually we figure out what we think would make us happy, and then try to make those things…
HOW CAN I BE HAPPY?
Happiness is the place between too little and too much. You can be happy without needing others to agree with you. No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. Happiness is a choice, not a response. People will doubt what you say but they will always believe what you do. Nobody is happy…
LETTING GO
The power of losing control is about learning how to let go of trying to control the uncontrollable outcomes and circumstances in our lives. To do anything else is a blueprint for living a life that is driven by stress, fear, and disappointment. I’m not suggesting that we shouldn’t do everything we can to make our dreams and desires…
DAILY BLESSINGS
We must be ever thankful for small miracles, and ever hopeful for receiving greater ones. ~ Elmer Shultz ~ Small miracles are really “blessings” and they’re given to us everyday, we just have to notice them, they’re all around us. We also have the opportunity to make a small miracle in someone else’s life, so…
DREAMS OF GARDENS AND FLOWERS
If you dream you are in a flowering garden, this is a symbol of growth. In dreams, it represents self-identity and confidence. A flowering garden usually indicates a period of good fortune in your life, and that you are experiencing inner peace and happiness. A beautiful garden on a bright sunny day express your creative…
TAKE JOY IN THE EXPERIENCE
The purpose of life is being – as opposed to not being. Never give consideration to things you do not want to happen. ~ David Baird ~ “You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it….
PEOPLE and THINGS
People were created to be loved. Things were created to be used. The reason the world is in chaos, is because things are being loved, and people are being used. Everyone should be told they’re beautiful until they believe it. “We must resolve to live our lives and to build our lives in such a…
CHINESE PROVERB ON TAKING ACTION
Be not afraid of growing slowly; be afraid only of standing still. ~ Chinese Proverb ~ Always strive for taking action. The longer you stand still the harder it is going to be to start moving again. Do whatever it takes to take action toward your dreams. Even if it is something small, small steps add…
DAWN OF A NEW DAY
Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most. ~ Siddhartha Gautama ~ Do your best work by getting up when you’ve been knocked down. Do your best work by keeping your promises to others, and to yourself. Do your best by showing integrity, both at work, with friends, and…
POSITIVE THINKING (Video)
Our inner self, or voice, uses what we have learned to automatically react to the everyday events in our life. What we have learned through experiences enables us to act quickly to events around us. We need to try and make everything we say and think a positive thought. If we can do this, we…
OPTIMISM RULES
Most of us really want to feel free. You have the power to choose the way you are and how you feel. You can do this by thinking about your responses to life, your thoughts, feelings and actions. If you control them and not others, you will be expressing your true and beautiful self and…
HAPPINESS FROM WITHIN
Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be. ~ Abraham Lincoln ~ The main obstacle to happiness is faulty thinking. For instance thinking someone or some thing can make you happy. So where does one find happiness? Stop looking outside for what can only be found inside and make…
LONG TERM HAPPINESS
Money should not cost you your joy. ~ Laurence G. Boldt ~ The way you spent your money will determine whether you will generate happiness out of it. If you spent your money only on material possessions like jewelry and expensive cars, you will not generate long-term happiness. If you, however, spent it on dreams…
FINDING HAPPINESS
Anyone in a state of seeking can never be happy. Only those who are constantly finding are fulfilled. And finding is not something that happens to us – it is something we do. ~ Alan Cohen ~ Treat everyone with kindness. Not only does it help others to feel better, but you will notice that you…
CALMING THROUGH MEDITATION (Video)
Meditation is a method for quieting the chatter of the mind and attaining the inner peace and happiness we all strive for. Meditation calms down the body and the mind, reduces stress and has a healing effect on the body. The most successful meditation is practiced every day. Meditate in a place where you can…
POWER OF THE MIND THROUGH IMAGINATION
A mind full of imagination does not make you a daydreamer, nor does it make you impractical. Your imagination strengthens your creative abilities, and is a great tool for recreating your world and your life. There are many ways in daily life that we use our imagination. We use it to organize an event, arrive…
MY REALITY
The mind and its thoughts create your world. The mind creates the illusion you are living in. Thoughts and imagination are creative. They mold and affect your world and how you perceive it. As your thoughts are, so is your world. When you are spiritually awakened, nothing can affect your mind and moods. You will…
TOO MUCH BAD LUCK?
If your luck is bad, that is a sign from the Universe that you are getting back what you put in. So if you want a different kind of luck, you’re going to need to put in a different kind of energy. Good luck is really just good Karma. Luck is a useful way of…
YOUR CONFIDENCE AND SELF-ESTEEM
Self-esteem is the way you judge and look at yourself. Do you see yourself as special? Are you confident in your ability to handle everyday life? Many are not. You have to realize that you as a human being have good and positive qualities. It’s time to begin focusing on what you have going…