From the category archives:

happiness

Why Personal Growth Matters for Your Financial Freedom

A guest post by Shilpan of Street Smart Finance Have you had sleepless nights over mounting credit card debt? If so — you are not alone. You can do it! Here’s the scoop — you can become debt free simply by changing your habits to lift you out of your financial hole. Why is that  simple money lessons [...]

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10 Ways to Practice Compassion

A guest post by Annika Martins of The Catalyst Sessions Think of the last time you encountered someone who was suffering. Maybe they were coping with physical pain, financial struggles or the emotional weight of a divorce or the death of a loved one. Would you define your response to them as compassionate? Now think [...]

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How to Have More Fun in Your Life

By Mary Jaksch Are you about to set some heavy goals? Maybe you want to be more successful, lose weight, find the right partner, do more exercise … I can see you cringing at the list. How about a very simple goal (if you can call it that) for your life… Have more fun If [...]

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5 steps to a 5 star relationship

A guest post from Christopher Foster of The Happy Seeker. Need a few tips (guaranteed based in personal experience) to help take your relationship to the next level? You’ve come to the right place. Please keep reading. 1. Do something unexpected for your partner This is such time-tested, invaluable advice I thought I should put [...]

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Harmonia Mundi, or How a Virtual Choir Reveals Our Deep Connection

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By Mary Jaksch The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, not the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it is the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when you discover that someone else believes in you and is willing to trust you with a friendship. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Do you sometimes [...]

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Is Happiness Overrated?

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By Mary Jaksch Are you happy? And are you getting happier? If not, some people may say that you’re failing.  After all, happiness has become the primary goal in life according to the self-help movement. And a thriving business too. You can even buy an application for your iPhone that claims to make you feel [...]

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Follow the Music of Your Heart: 5 Lessons Learned

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Have you ever had a big dream for your  life – only to be told it’s not possible? Read  the inspiring story of Jason Poole. His hopes of becoming a professional singer were dashed when doctors told him he would never sing again. Read how Jason fought back, found healing, and finally realized his dream. [...]

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