Category Archives: personal happiness

Happiness and a simple, hokey good morning

Happiness and a simple, hokey good morning Ok friends this morning we are admittedly going to get more than just a little hokey.  But every once in awhile you need something a little simplistic, childlike and sweet to kick off … Continue reading

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Happiness, Success & Rewards

Happiness, Success & Rewards Recently we have talked about our goals and about focusing on the positive in our quest to be happier people.  Today I’d like to talk really personally about something I’ve mentioned here before and that’s the … Continue reading

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Happiness via Zen Habits

Happiness via Zen Habits I’ve referred to one of my favorite sites on happiness a number of times, Zen Habits.  So today, a list of some of their most popular pieces on how to live a happier life. 1.  Breathe … Continue reading

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How Happy is the United States?

So in our quest for happiness a quick check-in on how our country is doing as a whole, check it the link below: http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/life/united-nations-announces-world%E2%80%99s-happiest-country-247768

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Dalai Lama, instructions for life

So today I saw this post on Facebook by a friend of mine, (thanks Tick) and thought I would pass it along.  The link below is a story elucidating the Dalai Lama’s instructions for life, enjoy and have a happy … Continue reading

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Deng Ming-Dao, the new morning of the new year

Deng Ming-Dao, the new morning of the new year Morning. New day. Joy of birth.   All we need is the morning.  As long as there is sunrise, then there is the possibility that we can face all our misfortunes, … Continue reading

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Happiness and counting your successes

Happiness and counting your successes Often people attempt to live their lives backwards; they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want, so they will be happier.  The way it actually … Continue reading

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The Dalai Lama on exercising your mind

A quick note from his holiness the Dalai Lama on exercising your mind, remember, a fit mind is a happy mind. Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. The … Continue reading

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Happiness and not wasting a day

Happiness and not wasting a day Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions ~ Dalai Lama Hello friends, today I want to address being purposeful in everything we do.  Life is short; a fundamental fact that … Continue reading

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How to be happy

How to be happy Until you are happy with who you are, you will never be happy with what you have.~Zig Ziglar There is always a lot of media attention around the idea of happiness.  Recently I’ve seen pieces on … Continue reading

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