Happiness & Success
Achieving Happiness Through Acceptance of Life
The quest for happiness often leads to frustration, as many fail to realize that the...
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- Written by: Barbara Berger
Many individuals struggle with the 'never good enough' syndrome, constantly comparing their lives to others and feeling dissatisfied. This mindset leads to stress and unhappiness. By shifting focus to appreciating what one already has, it is possible to cultivate happiness and contentment in the present moment.
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- Written by: El Collie
The spiritual journey can lead to profound inner shifts, allowing individuals to appreciate the present moment with newfound joy. By letting go of past attachments and fears about the future, one can rediscover the beauty in everyday experiences and cultivate a sense of sufficiency and contentment.
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- Written by: Regina Cates
Acts of kindness can significantly enhance emotional well-being and foster connections among individuals. Simple gestures, such as helping others or surprising loved ones, create lasting memories and a sense of fulfillment. By nurturing kindness, individuals not only uplift others but also experience personal joy and improved mental health.
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- Written by: Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, PhD.
In a fast-paced world filled with demands and distractions, reconnecting with our innate goodness can offer significant stress relief. Engaging in acts of kindness not only benefits others but also enhances our own well-being, leading to a happier, healthier life. Embracing the practice of giving can help counteract the pressures of modern society.
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
Pierre Pradervand invites us to honor nature’s beauty, power, and sacred role in our lives. This Earth Day, and every day, offer blessings of gratitude and love to the planet.
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- Written by: Jude Bijou
Kindness is the greatest gift you can give—to yourself and others. Whether through positivity, praise, or gratitude, small acts of giving kindness create more love, connection, and joy in everyday life. Learn how to embrace kindness as a daily practice and experience the power of generosity.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
Explore the stark contrast between the gratitude celebrated on Thanksgiving and the consumerism of Black Friday. This piece examines how these consecutive days reflect broader societal values and challenges us to consider the environmental and personal impacts of our consumption habits, urging a reevaluation of what truly brings happiness.
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
Discover the profound impact of "Cultivating Daily Gratitude and Blessings" in your life. This article encourages embracing gratitude and blessings daily to transform personal and spiritual growth. Learn to appreciate life's abundance, face challenges with gratitude, and spread blessings that uplift others. This approach promises a richer, more fulfilled existence by focusing on the positive impacts and opportunities each day brings.
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- Written by: Ray Cappo
I was leading a big group of US and European students through holy places in northern India and bringing my ten-year-old daughter for her second trip. For a kid, it was an adventure to another world. This annual pilgrimage revealed profound spiritual experiences and the joy of discovering new depths of spirituality.
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- Written by: Nicola Amadora PhD
Spiritual awakening is lopsided, if it doesn’t lead to engaging and taking action in the world. But, sometimes we think that the only way to make a difference is by doing something grand, and then we discount those smaller acts, or do nothing instead.
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- Written by: Mónica Esgueva
As Martin Luther King once said: “Everyone can be great because everyone can serve. You don’t even have to make your subjects and verbs agree to serve. You only require a heart full of grace.” Grace arises when we act with others on behalf of the world.
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- Written by: Pierre Pradervand
We need to embrace the planet and its inhabitants with the same care and concern we feel for ourselves. There are no “others” on this planet, no strangers. We are all partners, fellow explorers of the realms of life on a small and already overpopulated and overexploited planet.
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- Written by: Paul Weiss
Our vulnerability reminds us that we are never truly independent, but always exist in a field of reciprocity. Thus reciprocity is a deep spiritual principle.
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- Written by: Judith Orloff, M.D.
A dread that many of my patients share is: “What if people ask more than I can give? I feel guilty if I say “‘no.’” Here are five strategies to support your healthy giving...
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- Written by: Ellen Evert Hopman
In Britain and the United States, we are used to “Father Christmas” and “Santa Claus” but other countries and cultures celebrate female gift bringers.
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- Written by: Friedemann Schaub, M.D., Ph.D.
There are five deep-seated, albeit outdated, beliefs that have kept your helper pattern firmly anchored in your daily life.
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- Written by: Jude Bijou
Do you believe if you had or did something else -- got married, earned more, were thinner, danced better, or had more time -- you'd finally relax and feel okay?
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- Written by: Jude Bijou
If you are feeling a bit "dry”, there is a chance you're taking things in life for granted -- health, friends, family, wealth, or life itself. You're likely focusing on what’s missing.
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- Written by: Janet Adler
Each one turns or does not turn into the suffering, grows or does not grow, recovers or does not recover. Completely subjective, comparison is meaningless.
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- Written by: Bill Philipps
To make gratitude part of who we are requires our conscious attention throughout each day. Eventually, it becomes routine, and we naturally gravitate toward grateful thoughts.
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- Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com
One thing everyone on the planet (animals as well),have in common is that we all have. or had. a mother. Not one of us was born from a father's womb, or from our own womb
