Category Archives: HAPPINESS

“The Art of Happiness” by the Dalai Lama & Howard C. Cutler, A Book Review

Here is a review of The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by the Dalai Lama and Howard C. Cutler: This review provides an overview of the key themes and practical advice from The Art of Happiness. The book emphasizes that happiness is a mental state that can be cultivated through compassion, mindfulness, and […]

Fleas create their own limits. – A lesson in life for us all.

If you put fleas into a jar with a lid, they will learn not to jump higher than their lid! Then, they will train their offspring to also never jump higher than that lid, even after the lid is removed. There is a lesson here. Don’t set unnecessary limits on yourself — define your own […]

Fresh Produce

Fresh Produce (A Photo Essay) Going to shop for fresh produce from a local Farmer’s Market is one of today’s most enjoyable routine tasks. The produce is usually very local, with that just-picked-freshness! Below, our editor/publisher has created a photo essay showing the beauty and simplicity of the farmer’s market. Photography by Jack A. Atkinson […]

“Lost Horizon” — Is utopia a possibility? A synopsis of James Hilton’s original book.

EDITOR’S NOTE: “Lost Horizon” This book (later made into a movie) I stumbled across in my mid-twenties. Based on my love for this Ideal of a true Utopia, I later traveled to Tibet to get the feeling for the Hemilayas and Tibetian Buddhism. Enjoy this very short synopsis, presented to whet your appetite for the […]

Best Foods to Improve Your Mood & Libido.

Eating certain foods can improve your energy levels, your mood, your libido, and even increase testosterone levels in men. From oysters and dark chocolate–to pomegranates and dried fruit–here are five of the best foods that you should include in your diet to improve your mood and possibly lead to more steamy date nights! 1- Pomegranate […]

Overcoming Stress – by Jeff Bezos

People get stress wrong all the time, in my opinion… — Stress doesn’t come from hard work, stress primarily comes from not taking action over something you can have control over. — If I find that some particular thing is causing me to have stress, that is a warning flag for me. — What that […]

“ATOMIC HABITS” A Transformative Guide for Your Life – A Book Review & analysis

Atomic Habits — We can all improve our habits, some hold us back, and some can be good and transformative, making our life better and more successful. Hopefully, this review will make you want to read the entire book by James Clear so you can develop Atomic Habits of your own! IF YOU FIND THIS […]

A VIDEO & ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO MEDITATION

Meditation is often associated with Eastern religions but has been embraced around the world as one of the best methods for relaxation. Meditation is like a magical tool that can make you feel pleasant! Imagine a time set aside, just for you! A place where all the busy thoughts in your head, take a break. […]

YOUR MINDSET DETERMINES YOUR HAPPINESS!

WHAT IS MINDSET? Mindset comes down to consciously controlling your thoughts! Be sure to catch yourself when you slip into negative thinking. Immediately think of something positive about your life. (Gratitudes.) ———— Keep it “RIGHT” in your head! Keep your thoughts: • good, not bad • descent, not indecent Keep your thoughts full of faith […]