Archive for the 'Happiness' Category
The last of human freedoms - the ability to chose one’s attitude in a given set of circumstances.
- Viktor Frankl
If you are trying to be happy, that means you are not, currently. You are waiting or searching for external something so that you can be happy.
And you will fail.
Don’t try. Be happy. [...]
July 11th, 2008 | Posted in Happiness, Short Posts | 5 Comments
In this extended essay on self-esteem, you will get a comprehensive picture of what it is, how it gets compromised, and how you can restore it. Low self-esteem is the underlying cause for all problems in your life — understanding this will pave the way to true and complete healing and unlocking your true [...]
July 9th, 2008 | Posted in Dissecting Problems, Happiness, Know Yourself, Mental Health | 20 Comments
In this article I illustrate simple principles that can bring focus and peace to your life: to identify the ultimate goal of your life, and live in a way that you ascertain reaching of that goal.
I don’t need to know who you are, what you do or what you want.
I know what your goal [...]
June 6th, 2008 | Posted in Best Practices, Happiness, Mission/Goal-Setting | 5 Comments
We were going out for lunch, to our local Asian buffet place. Because we thought we didn’t have anything at home for lunch.
So we set out walking to our neighborhood eatery. It’s a beautiful day, and it’s only a 10-minute walk.
However, our pleasant stroll didn’t result in a fine dining experience. The [...]
June 5th, 2008 | Posted in Happiness | 2 Comments
This article is specifically for those who are in a long-term romantic relationship, and is wondering if you’ve found your “soulmate” — the person to spend the rest of your life with. A lot of fear and trepidation goes into that consideration. These guidelines can cut through the haze and help you figure [...]
June 4th, 2008 | Posted in Ari's Personal Stories, Best Practices, Decision Making, Happiness, Know Yourself, Romantic Relationships | 1 Comment
In this little visualization exercise, you’ll explore an idealistic hypothetical situation, which will free your mind from the grinds of daily life and the reality of having to earn a living, to explore what you really want to spend your life doing. It will get you started down the path of finding and pursuing [...]
May 29th, 2008 | Posted in Career and Your Calling, Happiness, Know Yourself | 6 Comments
I just learned that happiness doesn’t necessarily mean feeling happy.
Don’t get me wrong, if you’re feeling happy, then you are happy. Be happy! Celebrate!
But you may be experiencing other types of emotions, and still feel “happy.” Perhaps the word “happiness” is problematic here. You can be “joyful,” “content,” or “satisfied” without [...]
May 28th, 2008 | Posted in Ari's Personal Stories, Happiness | No Comments