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 […]
Category Archives: HAPPINESS
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Sep
Sep
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Jan
Jan
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. […]
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Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Oct
Oct
Take Time for Meditation and Conscious Breathing Relieving the Tension Within! To initiate this meditation, let’s begin by cultivating gentle awareness within your consciousness. Have you ever wondered why we choose to focus on conscious breathing? Take a moment to observe how your belly, chest, and head respond as you reflect on your breath. What […]
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Aug
Aug
Art print by German artist Otto Gross portraying the horrors of the Holocaust and all of World War II. ARTS&FOOD® BOOK REPORT – “Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor Frankl Discovering the Meaning of Life and Resilience! In the realm of psychology and personal development, few books have left as profound an impact as “Man’s […]