Some people eat for pleasure. Some people eat for function. Given the typical trade-off involved,…
Tag: happiness
It doesn’t matter what you said or believed yesterday. Life is about evolution. Creator Villa
The greatest gift you can give anyone is your presence. And the second greatest is…
It’s amazing what you can learn about someone when you give them an opportunity to…
Strength isn’t having the last word. It’s being free in a situation from the need…
Scarcity mindset leads to jealousy/envy, whereas abundance mindset leads to happiness for the success of…
When we show kindness, we internalize kindness. When we show generosity, we internalize generosity. When…
Today I want to share a short clip I transcribed in which navy seal and…
Entitlement is so toxic because it makes gratitude impossible, which is one of life’s biggest…
Abba Xanthias said, “A dog is better than I am because it also has love,…
Abba Pambo asked Abba Anthony, ‘What ought I to do?’ and the old man said…
There are people who will make paradise a desert of ingratitude because “it isn’t good…
The will to consider the situation from a different point of view is the key…
Insecurity and envy drive us to be resentful of the success of others. But when…
Acquire the spirit of peace and thousands around you will be saved. Seraphim of Sarov
All you need for a situation to change is understanding. Creator Villa
Your “I CAN” is more important than your IQ. Robin Sharma, The Monk Who Sold…
Every day you should forgive at least one person. Creator Villa
Do not indulge in dreams of having what you have not, but reckon up the…
Below is my favorite poem, written by Elia Abu Madi. I’ve translated some of my…
The happiness of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts. Marcus Aurelius
Never depend on the admiration of others. There is no strength in it. Personal merit…
It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but…
The reward for mental activity is knowledge. The reward for physical activity is peace. Creator…
Knowledge is the lowest form of learning. Empathy is the highest form of learning. Bill…
If we can model the ability to embody nonfear and nonattachment, it is more precious…
If you scroll to the bottom of the page, you will notice that the ticker…
Fortune favors the bold. Audentes fortuna iuvat. Famous Latin Proverb
Material progress doesn’t make us happier. If it did, the ancients must have been a…
The pandemic has prompted a surge in cooking as people spend more time at home…
Do the thing you fear, and the death of fear is certain. Ralph Waldo Emerson
As 2021 begins to unfold and the blog closes in on 100,000 page views (!),…
We have two lives, and the second begins when we realize we only have one.…
Never do anything that will cause you to respect yourself less. Creator Villa
The greatest thing anyone can build is a strong social network. Creator Villa
It’s been a while since I’ve transcribed any new material, but I recently came across…
Sometimes the three most liberating words are “It’s good enough.” Happiness
The word of the day is “radical acceptance.” Radical acceptance is the conscious decision to…
Let it be what it will be. Give up trying to manipulate. This is freedom.…
When I was in grade school, my teachers had inspirational quotes and affirmations spread all…
You were born into world as a blank canvas. I have done my best in…
Do you value your dreams? I’m not talking about your life goals and aspirations—which are…
Today I want to share an easy yet powerful technique to improve mental health. It’s…
We all stand to gain from greater self-confidence. Self-confidence affects our work, relationships, mental health…
Have you ever chased after something that didn’t satisfy you? We’ve all been there before.…
On July 4, 1776, representatives from the 13 American colonies declared their independence from the…
No school system is perfect, and if you’re like me, you have many thoughts on…
The city of God is an imagined place in which everybody lives the way they…
One of the most common pieces of advice ever given is “Just be yourself.” And…
Executive business coach Marshall Goldsmith understands the power of a near-death experience. His life flashed…
Imagine the difference it would make if you could totally eliminate anxiety from your life.…
If love is the most powerful force for good in the universe, then it may…
Stress kills. You’ve probably heard it 100 times. It’s a fact that stress affects people’s…
The world is more connected now than ever before. Within seconds we can get in…
Decide what kind of life you want to live. Then say no to everything that isn’t that.
Music is incredibly powerful. It impacts us in ways that ordinary prose cannot. So much…
Perfectionism is a self destructive and addictive belief system that fuels this primary thought: If I look perfect, and do everything perfectly, I can avoid or minimise the painful feelings of shame, judgment, and blame.
Every morning I wake up to the sound of a parakeet serenading the world from…
I am a lover of wisdom literature. Nothing gets me going like a good quote.…
Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.
Readers are the lifeblood of every blog, and this one is no exception. In this…
Recall a few of the most beautiful experiences of your life. Maybe your wedding day…
