Good Habits for a Great Life!
What do you dread?
Many hate paying taxes. But, perhaps, this is just a perception problem. Maybe we should be thankful we get to pay taxes. Yes, I said thankful.
Do you think I’m crazy?!? Are you wondering if I’ve gone stark, raving mad? Why in the world would anyone be happy about paying taxes?
Well, I want to prove a point. I want to show you that happiness has …
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This is a guest post by Surabhi Surendra.
I can recollect the following prayer we used to sing in school:
“Thank you for the food we eat,
Thank you for the world so sweet,
Thank you for the birds that sing,
Thank you God for everything.”
Since childhood my parents insisted on doing early morning prayers even before setting foot on the ground. I never did.
I have been a …
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What are you most thankful for?
This is the traditional time of the year that we stop and reflect on what we have to be thankful for. I think this is an extremely important exercise for each of us to do.
Our normal, day-to-day lives are so hectic and busy that we seldom slow down long enough to really count our blessings.
This actually reduces our happiness.
Intentionally practicing gratitude …
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What do you have to be thankful for this year?
Thanksgiving is a day set aside to help us reflect on all that we have to be grateful for in our lives.
It is incredibly easy to get bogged down in all the negative news flying around on the Internet and on the evening news, but today we need to stop and remind ourselves of the good things in our …
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Are you ever unhappy?
I sure wished that money could buy happiness. It would be so much easier if we could simply buy our way to a better life.
However, no matter how much money you throw at the problem, it just doesn’t work. You can buy toys, gadgets, gizmos, systems, fads, fakes and costumes, but eventually the new wears off and you are right back where you started.
Usually …
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Are you a pleasure seeker?
We are all selfish to a degree. We want what gives us pleasure and makes us happy. However, every action we take has consequences.
The main thrust of my message on this site is about living life to the fullest. I encourage regular people to pursue what they really want in life. However, I also emphasize that this must be balanced against one’s conscience.…
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Are you choosing to enjoy your life to the fullest?
Joy, fulfillment and happiness don’t just grow on trees. You can quote me on that! I firmly believe we must pursue these states with intention.
You can either let your life and thoughts drift to wherever they may land including places like negativity, bitterness, depression, fear, discouragement and helplessness or you can take a stand.
I’ve consciously chosen to enjoy …
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