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Truth and Honesty Lead to Happiness
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 works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then do what you need to do, in order to have what you want. ~Margaret Young
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Happiness is Being Grateful
In searching around the web I found a site that provides ten steps to increasing your level of gratitude and by connection your happiness, the site references a study that shows that being grateful can increase your happiness. Take a look at the article it offers some great advice. Continue reading
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A Heart Warming Story to Kick off your Monday
Jorge Munoz has been nominated as a CNN Hero and he explains how although he is not paid for his effort he has a bank account full of smiles. A concrete example of how giving to others can help increase your own happiness in today’s world. Continue reading
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Another Happiness Resource
In my ongoing quest to find you additional happiness resources I came across the happiness project. Apparently a film project has morphed into a larger project to work on people’s happiness including curriculum for children. The site also contains several articles and some interesting links, enjoy.
http://www.projecthappiness.com/
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Happiness, Science and Meditation
The link I’m providing you today is an old article from Wired magazine in regards to some of the scientific work that was being done with the Dalai Lama and other Buddhist monks not just on the effects of meditation, but how meditation can increase your happiness, enjoy.
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Tagged breathing, buddhism, dalai lama, happiness, health, meditation, positivity, yoga
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Indecision & Procrastination, the Enemies of Happiness
If you wait for everything to be perfect according to your preconceived plans, then you may well wait forever. If you go out and work with the current of life, you may find that success comes from building upon small things. Continue reading
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Balance: The Wisdom of Deng Ming-Dao
Everything has its place. Everything has its season. As events turn, balance is to know what is here, what is coming and how to be in perfect harmony with it. Then one attains a state of sublimity that cannot be challenged.
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Monday Morning Guide to Happiness
Why I like this list so much is its simplicity and solid grounding in common sense. So start your week off with a little help on the path to happiness.
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The Science of Happiness
I am a kind of paranoiac in reverse. I suspect people of plotting to make me happy. ~J.D. Salinger Continue reading
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The Dalai Lama on Happiness
Therefore, it is important to discover what will bring about the greatest degree of happiness. Continue reading
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