A Private History of Happiness ...Ninety-Nine Moments of Joy from Around the World - by George Myerson

A fresh compilation of collective moments from a variety of poets, authors, writers, philosophers, and legends from all around the world sharing their delight of happiness. Delve into this collection and experience moments of reflection on happiness. Find your happiness!
                                                                          ~  Wiesje Brion, Chief Editor of Mindful Magazine

What is happiness to you?
A hobby that gives you pleasure nothing else can offer. The sunshine, even as it peeks through the gloom of dark clouds. Exquisite art made to bring the natural beauty of a rainbow. A letter to a friend; Hans Christian Anderson.

Need a moment to see, feel, and explore where happiness can be found? 
As a writer and a lover of reading I find this collection inspiring and intriguing. My challenge to you is to explore your happiness. Journal it, and every time you need a moment of happiness you can remind yourself of your own moments of happiness. If you love to write, have a passion for poetry, or simply take note of your daily routine I encourage you to write a journal of thoughts as you never know where it can lead.

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What others are saying...

"This book gives readers delightfully fresh perceptions of where and how happiness may be found..."
                                             ~ Clare Brant, author of Eighteenth-Century Letters and British Culture

 "...Overflowing with the simple pleasures of life..."
                             ~ J. Edward Chamberlin, author of If This Is Your Land, Where Are Your Stories?

"...Myerson brings these precious past moments back to life, and into our lives."
                                                                                              ~ Harry Eyres, Financial Times columnist

"...Across the barrier of time and culture, it collects for us in the simplest, most restful, most seductive way, the goodness of what it is for us to experience life as sentient human beings."
                                                                                   ~ Phyllis Tickle, compiler of The Divine Hours

Gift of Life

by Lisa Salaz

We are on a soul’s journey seeking our soul’s purpose. We all have a higher purpose; we come to Earth to be a part of a system of energy that deals with emotions, personality, and thoughts. This involves reflecting what is within you back to the outside world; this is your spiritual evolution.

A seed of passions & dreams has already been planted when your life begins here on this earth plane. Once you’re here your life is spontaneous and decided from moment to moment. There are no limits!!

Free will is an inner feeling, knowing that you own your own life – you’re the one in charge. This is essential for joy and bringing the light of your soul into your consciousness. Like the saying goes, you’re the captain of your ship! We lose our sense of freedom as a small child when many demands and expectations are placed on us, yet as a child we have more freedom than it would seem. A child is free to see things fresh and to respond in new ways. Their experiences are not categorized or analyzed based on past experiences; they’re in the moment and have natural reactions. As we grow, feelings of freedom become lost in the process of developing the mind by looking for patterns leading to a sense of losing free will. But by not allowing yourself to fall victim to that way of thinking, you gain your power back. Freedom is something you create for yourself; it isn’t given to you or taken away. You are free to listen and follow your own inner guidance, acting in ways that reflect your deepest truth – “my life is my own”.

Being able to accept new things, ideas, and people into your life creates an ever-expanding capacity for joy. Embracing new ways and being open to having more in your life, you create more in your life and become more skilled and wise. Your heart is the center of faith through trust and belief. Open your heart and be willing to step outside your comfort zone to experience the viewpoints of the world from different perspectives. Be the director and the producer of what occurs in your life; believe the future holds joy and promise. Become wiser, stronger, and more powerful in whatever you create.

Connect with your inner self and expose this to the world through your words and actions. This life gives you an opportunity to live in greater light and joy. Bringing love & joy to every aspect of your life, you will find laughter, peace, and delight. The universe brings many opportunities for you to expand and evolve. The tools and guidance will be available; all you have to do is accept the challenges to grow beyond the skills you have by learning and growing from everything you create.

Purpose represents movement of the soul, which is the energy that connects heaven and earth. I embrace all that I am and all that I can be.

Lisa Salaz
Lisa has heard the calling for greater service to help bring awareness and healing to others. Lisa’s inspiration is working with spiritual guides to open a connection shifting consciousness into a higher realm. The purpose of this connection is to awaken your life’s purpose and shift your energy to help you to align with a higher vibration that we all have. Lisa works with energy (chakras), her guide, angels, archangels, and loved ones on the other side to provide spiritual readings. Lisa also works with Quantum-touch using energy to promote healing; this is a magnificent source of love and energy that creates a powerful healing for the mind, body & soul. Lisa’s true desire is to bring light and sparkle to your existence.

Connect with Lisa
Inner Spirit Rhythm
Lisa Salaz @ Inner Spirit Rhythm
Office (970) 964-4580
http://innerspiritrhythm.com

Eternal Journey

A piece from his self published collection of In Search of Silence by Chris Roe

Eternal Journey

As the crimson flame of life
Breaks slowly
Above the horizon,
The white, frosted meadows,
With trees and hedgerows
Of sculptured ice,
Speak loudly
Of your presence.


Once more
Upon this journey,
As another day begins,
Without effort
Or intrusion,
Through the peace
And tranquility
Of your silent voice,
The moment becomes eternal,
And the journey
Begins again.


View more of his work, www.silentflightpublications.co.uk 

Healthy Body Healthy Mind

You might be surprised to know that living healthy is what we do and what we don't do throughout the day. You might not. However, finding what that is may be frustrating for many.

A lot of what we've been told from the fitness industry changes over time. Why is this? Could this be that what works for one person simply does not for another? We as humans were are not created by one little cookie cutter; the same in all aspects. Determining your special needs is tricky, and can be done.

Ayurveda

An ancient mind, body and spirit way of life. A healthy way of life. Have you hear of Ayurveda? What does this mean to you? These ancient Ayurvedic secrets have not really been a secret, but they have been misunderstood for thousands of years. In this time and culture we are more accepting of possibly unusual and forgotten rituals of healing. After all, each new generation thinks they know best. In some case of advancement this may be true but lets not throw away everything our fore fathers and mothers researched and practiced! Here is a test that will help determine your body type, Dosha Test.

Weight-Loss

The unforgiving word. Those who have tried to lose it have found it again and again. Its a stubborn part of our past pains we don't want to hold on to and yet we can't seem to stop indulging in its desires. I have a secret, well actually Claudia Richey has some secrets to share with you about "never having to diet again"! Yes, I said it! She has recently created a program that incorporates all the secrets of the fitness industry, ancient healthy lifestyles from Chinese Medicine to Ayurveda and so much more. She has really made it all quite easy to understand and to follow. Stop trying to figure it all out and follow Claudia's guidance. She knows what she's doing.

Breaking Free

It's your choice. Break free!

Listen to this recorded call. If this doesn't convince you I don't know what will. Maybe a call from Claudia Richey will do the trick.

Here is the link for her intro call Breaking Free. You will need to register with your email address to get access to the call recording.

Oh, and those who sign-up for her program by May 10 can receive the generous discount of $90 off. Register any time there after at the regular price.

Source:

Breaking Free Intro Call

Breaking Free Program

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Mindfulness Can Help the Chronically Ill

 “Achieving mindfulness is important for everyone but especially for the chronically ill patient. A diagnosis of a chronic condition at any age, such as cancer, diabetes, stroke, neurological disease, or debilitating injury, unleashes a flood of negative emotions and concerns that can overwhelm and immobilize the patient” says author Richard Cheu, author of Living Well with Chronic Illness: a Practical and Spiritual Guide. Typical emotions, including fear, grief, anxiety, anger and despair, only make things worst. He defines mindfulness as “a calm mind and a peaceful heart” which can counteract these concerns and improve the patient’s mental, physical and spiritual health. It gives the patient courage and strength to focus on achieving the important things in life.

In his book, CHEU shows the reader how to overcome limiting thoughts and feelings and expand life beyond chronic illness. Specific actions to achieve mindfulness include:

• Take charge of your emotions and thoughts
• Let go of negative emotional baggage that is holding you back
• Develop a new perspective and plan for the future
• Use your illness for personal transformation.

A chronically ill patient, like a wounded warrior, is often times in shock and unable to take even the smallest step forward. If, however, the patient will ask, “What do I do now?” others will reach out to help. If it takes a proverbial village to raise a child, it takes a virtual army to support a patient with a chronic condition. The patient’s helpers can includes an ever-changing cast of healthcare providers (doctors, therapists, nurses, aides, and social workers), support groups, caregivers, family members and friends.

Achieving mindfulness is not a do-it-yourself project. The patient who says “I’ll take care of myself” is like a ship’s captain without a crew. The ship is headed for a disaster. The path to mindfulness begins with an openness to change and a willingness to acknowledge that accepting help is a sign of strength and not weakness.  Only then can others reach out and accompany the patient on a journey to a calm mind and a peaceful heart.


The Author

Richard Cheu is an author, ordained deacon and hospital chaplain in the Archdiocese of New York, stress-management consultant, and caregiver. He provides pastoral counseling at Bellevue Hospital, the Visiting Nurse Service inpatient hospice, and other New York City medical facilities. He formerly was a neurophysiologist and Emergency Medical Technician.

His new book, Living Well with Chronic Illness: a Practical and Spiritual Guide, will be released on April 2, 2013. For additional information visit www.ChronicLivingWell.com

Please comment below with your experience of 

Living Well with Chronic Illness by Richard Cheu.

Top Ten FREE SEO Tools

I just finished up an incredibly resourceful webinar on SEO Tools this morning and I can honestly say that I highly recommend this course to anyone and everyone. The course is so easy to learn!

It is true that with a bit of research a small few of you can find some of these free tools, but it is a lot of work. The biggest issue most of us have is that we don't know about these tools and more importantly, we do not know how to properly use them.  Jason McDonald can teach you how to use the tools you need to gain the business you deserve without the high costs of advertising and webmasters.

                                                                   

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