Inner happiness is possible
There are many misconceptions about happiness. It seems that once people learn how to create happiness in their life, they tend to forget the steps on how they arrived. It …
Evidence of low self-esteem
Individuals with low self-esteem are everywhere. You interact with them every day, and their behavior and attitudes might impact you in a negative way. One of the reasons this happens …
Letting it go in four steps
Inevitably, frustrations occur in life. They can vary from mild to infuriating, and they always leave a mark. Memories of these slights – real or merely perceived – taint your …
God’s word Understanding faith helps you through hard times
Faith is a comforting belief in things that can not be seen and perhaps not proven. It is often a very deep belief with emotional ties. Faith is most often …
How to stop blocking your inner voice
Every person has got an inner voice. How can you find it, what is it, and once found, what possible use can it be for you anyway? The inner voice …
Vulnerability is building a bridge to a loving relationship
Being vulnerable is akin to opening up yourself for hurt. No one wants to feel the pain of hurt. Those hurts, however, might offer you a valuable lesson in life …
The way of happiness through gratitude
The pursuit of a happy life is a general desire of people from every place and status in life. The opportunity to find happiness was considered so fundamental that the …
Raising self-awareness by exploring the concept of authentic self
Authentic self refers to your genuine person; who you really are at the very core of your being. Over your lifetime you have assumed numerous roles; son/daughter, sibling, friend, parent, senior …
God understands your anger at Him
To answer this from bitter experience, it would have to be said that it’s a natural thing that someone who loses a person may blame God. What happens in the …
The power in forgiveness
The power of forgiving is more persuasive than you or me. The true willingness to set aside past hurts is an act of God. In human faults, it is impossible …
The courage to be different
Standing out in a crowd can be either a scary or a pleasurable experience. If you are walking the red carpet, you would certainly revel in the exposure and attention. …
How to become more confident
Confidence is the answer to many of the riddles in our lives. It helps with everything from decision making, to performance at work and play, to being comfortable socially. So …
Why letting go of the past can help
Dwelling on the past is one of the worst things a person can do. It creates worry and anxiety; leads to depression and suicide; decreases quality and length of life; …
Finding courage within yourself
Sometimes, to have the courage to be yourself you must find yourself, in this maze of events going on around the world. You really have to work within yourself and …
How attitude affects your health
Attitude plays a crucial role in how you are living your life. In fact, it is rated as the number one ingredient for achieving a happy life. Everyone knows persons …
Overcoming winter blues
A good portion of the population experience winter blues, a condition more common in the northern hemisphere. This is often due to the cold and a lack of sunlight, which …
Life after death: Grieving and living
The death of a loved one alters a person’s life in a dramatic and permanent fashion. The grief process, also known as mourning, has five distinct stages. Successfully navigating these …
10 tips to be happy and connected to life
There are more than just 10 tips that will help one find happiness. Yet, the first 10 will all refer to connection. How can this be? Connection, in every religion, …
It turns out laughing really is the best medicine
It’s been said that laughter is the best medicine. Many medical studies have been done, but while all results cannot be supported, many simple facts can be verified. Feel Better …
Are you in control of your emotions?
The wise King Solomon of old was quoted as saying, “He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that rules his spirit than he that …
Levels of authenticity: Molding one’s ‘true self’ over time
The authentic self has a dual nature: It is both internal and external, and it is both discovered and created. To know it is not just to examine it, but …
The importance of keepingyour word (and tips for doing so)
Keeping your word is an important part of maturity. It is important not just because it impacts how others see you, but also how you see yourself. There are several …
Regaining the meaning of your word
There are two words in the English language that are essential to the stability of a culture. They are words of immense weight and magnitude. These words are assertive and …
Meditation: a mind set for life
Quite the Mind through Meditation Meditation is the increasing of the quietness of the mind until it has progressed to the stage of utter silence. Furthermore, meditation affects your conscious …
Finding hope in the middle of hard times
During the course of a person’s life, no matter the individual, difficult times will occur. Often the manner in which a person handles difficult situations is generally an indication of …
Finding Happiness While Being Alone
Happiness is a goal for many people. The desire to attain a pattern of life that brings joy in the living is often difficult to satisfy. Some people attain happiness …
Finding the courage to be yourself
Society at best is a harsh taskmaster; at its worse, it robs you of the ability to be who you were created to be. No one will ever know you …
How to stay positive when times are bleek
Staying positive during difficult times is a process of personal discovery. At any time and without warning, life can become difficult. The most powerful thing we all have is our …
Think new to set goals for happiness
This is the era of information. You all have the power of information at the tip of your index finger. Finally, this is the time when this Quote “Impossible also …
There is a positive upside to failure
It is not unusual to fear failure if you are unaware of the positive experiences that can be reaped from failing. How can something you fear be a positive experience? …
You might be Egotistical if You Lack Empathy
Human ego, and the importance it plays in your life, have been a constant debate since Freud introduced the world to his psychoanalytic theories in the early 20th century. Freud …
How to set life goals that can be reached
There are a number of reasons why certain people attain success in life and others do not. Clearly there are some factors that are beyond the control of an individual, …