Happiness Emerges

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Happiness is a State of Mind We all seem to still be searching for that essential ingredient to promote happiness. Yet the formula for a happy life is not really a secret anymore. Happiness is a state of mind, and as such it comes and goes much like the ebb and flow of the ocean waves caressing the shore. But … Read More

Happy Valentines Day!

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Happy Valentine's Day

“Love is the essential reality and our purpose on earth. To be consciously aware of it, to experience love in ourselves and others, is the meaning of life. Meaning does not lie in things. Meaning lies in us.” —Marianne Williamson We do know that it’s the way we perceive the world that helps us really see what’s there for us. … Read More

How To Cultivate Gratitude

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How to Cultivate Gratitude

Feeling Grateful Is a Skill! It’s true that some people have a naturally grateful disposition. But be assured that feeling grateful is a skill that we can cultivate with practice, and benefit from its rewards along the way. And research also suggests that thinking hard about our own lives makes us more grateful for what we have and sometimes tend … Read More

Gratitude Can Make You Happier

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Gratitude Can Make You Happier

Start 2016 With Life’s Simple Pleasures! As we begin 2016, amidst all the thoughts of New Year’s Resolutions, perhaps we can remind ourselves more often to enjoy life’s simple pleasures — such as laughter. “Laughter is a symptom of spirituality. Laughter is the flow of love coursing through your body. Laughter is the nectar of present moment awareness. Invite more … Read More

The Three Stages of Gratitude

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Three Stages Of Gratitude

Since we now know that practicing Gratitude can actually improve our health, let’s consider the three stages of gratitude and how we can experience each stage and benefit from its rewards. First – Feeling grateful for the good things in your life; Second – Expressing your gratitude to the people who have made your life better; and Third – Adopting … Read More

Gratitude Can Make You Healthier

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Gratitude Can Make You Healthier

Now that we know that gratitude is good for you, it gets added to the list of attitudes and positive emotions, including love and empathy that creates a biochemical shift in the body. Since gratitude is a mental activity, we’ve been able to see through research studies in positive psychology, how a non-physical activity can significantly alter the physical activity … Read More

The Practice of Gratitude

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The Practice of Gratitude |Kathline Colvin, Ph.D.

The practice of gratitude goes way beyond the common courtesy of saying “thank you “ – it’s not just something you say for the other person’s benefit. In fact, developing an attitude of gratitude has immense power to affect your emotions and change the way you feel. We’re often instructed to be grateful for the things we have even if … Read More