May you experience all the levels of thankfulness and the soul-gifts that each offers. For then it will be truly possible to give and receive joy every day of your life. ~ M.J. Ryan Here are 12 simple things we can do to add gratitude to our lives. 1. Practice gratitude every day. Write in a journal, […]
Know that your kindness has a ripple effect in the universe. Just like gratitude, kindness is powerful. It can have an enormous impact on the world. Opportunities to be kind are all around us, each and every day. When we spread the seeds of kindness, we help others and also fill our own souls and hearts. Kindness […]
Joy. The kind of happiness that doesn’t depend on what happens. ~David Steindl-Rast If you look up the word joy and happiness, they are often used synonymously. But, are they really the same? Gratitude guru, Robert Emmons, believes there is a fundamental difference between the two. When we are happy, says Emmons, it is primarily […]
Be a first rate version of yourself, not a second rate version of someone else. ~Judy Garland We tend to base our idea of who we are on our everyday roles. We alter who we are based on our role as parent, spouse, friend, sibling as well as what we do in our jobs or […]
You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection. ~Buddha Appreciating ourselves may seem somewhat ego-driven. But consider the fact that each of our relationships depend upon our relationship with ourselves. If we don’t love ourselves, we can’t possibly love others. If we don’t respect ourselves, odds are we won’t make respectable choices. If […]
Every morning starts a new page in your story. make it a great one today. ~Doe Zanamata Studies prove that our willpower is at its peak in the morning. Establishing a morning ritual allows us to set our intentions for the day ahead. Mornings are the ideal time to create a routine and set priorities, […]
There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally.” ~Don Miguel Ruiz Most of us have taken something someone else has said personally. If someone says something negative, we may get angry or upset. And when we continually rely on others saying positive things to make us feel good, we allow […]
People are remarkably bad at remembering long lists of goals. The longer the lists of to-dos and goals, the more overwhelmed and off-track we become. Clarity comes with simplicity. ~Brendon Burchard Most of us have To Do lists, whether written on a piece of paper or logged into our SmartPhone. Do you often find yourself […]
This simple, sweet poem offers sound advice on living a life of authenticity, appreciation, acceptance and understanding. When we strive to be kind, patient, gentle and gracious, we open our hearts to everything and everyone around us. It nurtures respect of ourselves as well as that of others. By following these guidelines, we will make a […]
When we know how to take care of our strong emotions and to establish good relationships at work, communication improves, stress is reduced, and our work becomes much more pleasant. This is a huge benefit not only to ourselves, but also to those we work with, to our loved ones, our families, and the whole […]
