Archive for May, 2008
Keeping on an Even Keel
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Is happiness a disease of affluence?
We are more and more a nation obsessed with being happy regardless of our situation. We are encouraged to expect that there will be a pill for every time we want to escape the [...]
The Importance of NOT Being Busy
Speaking without thought can lead to saying things you don’t mean. Many of us feel uncomfortable if we’re not busy all the time. Why does this happen? Would we be better off without such behavior?
Does Your Life Feel Dull?
Do you sometimes feel that life is against you? People around you appear preoccupied and indifferent to you. There are constant hassles and upsets. Whatever enthusiasm you once had has disappeared and everything feels gray. You have little energy and feel like giving up. There’s no spark. No sense of excitement or joy in life.
If [...]
The Value of Reflection
How to use your time wisely by reflecting on experiences so you are free to make good decisions.
Webster’s Dictionary defines reflection as a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
Reflection is not highly thought of today. Those of you who like to spend time reflecting may be accused of ‘doing nothing’ and ‘wasting time [...]
Reasoning: A Neglected Tool
Too many people rely on everything from blind intuition to excessive data collection when reasoning is a hand to help solve the toughest problem.
Do you seek help from others to work through your problems? If you do, it’s probably not because they have any specific knowledge about the subject. That’s not necessary. You usually have [...]
How to really help yourself
You are the best person to know how to organize your life. No one else will be able to help you as well as you can help yourself.
Don’t be swayed by other’s ideas
There are many books and programs on the market with titles which have the words Self Help in the title. These books and [...]
Why you should keep off the straight and narrow
If you don’t know where you want to go, follow the advice of the Cheshire cat. Try being open to the possibility of any road that may be as good, or even better, than planning — and certainly than taking advice from other people, all of whom will have their own agenda.
Here’s Alice talking with [...]
Why you need more celebration in your life
Setting up your own special days to celebrate key life events can give you more joy and contentment
Americans have many special days in the year which they celebrate. There are national holidays and also events like Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day.
As an individual you can celebrate special days of your own. There will be [...]
