Are you feeling angry? Tired? Frustrated? Envious? Do you think you are working harder than ever, yet not making much progress? If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Millions of people feel that life is passing them by. No matter what they do, it is always the other guy who gets the promotion, …
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People get richer; countries get richer. Yet, happiness remains elusive. Do we know anything? If you want to pursue anything, or search for anything, you need to know what it is. If you want a tiger, but keep chasing rabbits, you will end up disappointed. So what are we looking for? What do we want …
If You’re Happy And You Know It, Clap Your Hands! Read More »
“My parents did not love me as much as they loved my younger brother. My whole life is ruined. I will never amount to much.” “All my friends are millionaires. In the next five years, I need to earn at least five million dollars. Otherwise, how will the world truly appreciate my value?” We take …
Enjoy the Present of Life: Let Go of the Past & Future! Read More »
“You are a genius!” “You are such a total failure!” Each one of us has an inner voice which keeps nagging us. It keeps a running scorecard of everything we do, and regularly passes judgment. One second it can take us to the top of a mountain, and the very next, bring us crashing down. …
Most human beings have the ability to achieve happiness fairly quickly in life, and without enormous effort. Then why don’t we? Potholes We let negative emotions create potholes on a road which would otherwise be smooth. Envy, jealousy, and resentment: These are common human emotions, and cause uncommon suffering. A little soul? “Envy is a …
“I think once the home mortgage is paid off, I’ll be happy.” “Wait a second, what about the kids? I think once they are married off, and well-settled in life, that’s when I think I can afford to be happy.” “Happy? Are you kidding me? I have to get that promotion before Jim does. Who …
There is a law of holes. When you are in a hole, the first thing you need to do is to stop digging. The road to happiness and satisfaction is full of potholes. Some of them are tiny, and only make your car sink and jump a bit. Others can swallow you up, car and …
Wouldn’t you just love to have everything go your way? Your spouse does everything you want him or her to do, even before you express your wishes. Your boss gives you a raise before you can ask for it. The red traffic lights all turn to green just as you approach them, and traffic jams …
Okay, you can breathe out now! Most of us do not know how to breathe right. And that worsens stress and tension. But let us back up a little first. React already! Split-second decision making is the essential survival mechanism all human beings have been blessed with. Without it, the species would have died off …
Want to Control Your Anger? Learn How to Breathe! Read More »
His heart felt like it would leap out of his chest. The chest started to tighten up, and a burning feeling spread up from there to his face, and then his head. Someone was hammering away inside his head, desperate to burst out, as soon as his head exploded. Most people have experienced symptoms like …