A Little Happiness is Better Than None.

Slide by Pink Sherbet Photography
Don’t overlook a small joy just because you’re expecting something bigger.  Don’t overlook a smile, a compliment, or your favorite song on the radio by being too busy listing your woes. There’s a reason for the saying “count your blessings.”  It’s an important reminder to help us remember that each [...]

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How to Fill Your Life with Peace and Joy.

Double bows by Nicholas_T
These are things everyone wants to know, especially around Christmas and New Year.  How do I add more peace and joy to my life? How can I be less stressed and more serene?  How can I be less upset and sad and more joyful and happy?
My answer is “You have to work [...]

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Proof Positive

Greetings and salutations friends! After several stressful weeks dealing with a family emergency I have returned to my physical and digital home. During my time away I was able to put to the test the principles of humor and positive thinking I talk about weekly on my blogs – and to my relief and amazement [...]

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Don’t Take Your Luxuries For Granted.

So many people find it so easy to complain in life.  They work too hard for too little, they can barely afford their healthcare, and people around them have so much more while they struggle to pay the bills.  I used to feel this way myself a bit.  But over time I have recognized that [...]

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Link Love.

Here is a list of recent blog carnivals I’ve posted to. They are very good and full of interesting articles. Check them out for yourself.
 
Engineer Your Own Happiness at the Lemonade Stand.
Personal Development and Happiness Carnival at The Next 45 Years.
Carnival of Observations on Life by Anja Merret.
Doing it Differently at Today is That [...]

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Holiday high.

Well friends, I’m finally back.  I’m slowly coming down from my holiday high.  I was lucky enough to have several family members visit, some of whom I hadn’t seen in a very long time.  It was fantastic!  All the food, laughter and family antics kept me smiling the entire week.  It was a wonderful time [...]

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This is World Kindness Week!

Goon Squad Love Uploaded on September 30, 2006 by Sarah606
 

Welcome to the middle of World Kindness Week!  I am so happy to be able to share thoughts and ideas on kindness with all of you.  When I became aware of the fact that there are organizations and web sites dedicated solely to expanding, promoting and [...]

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