All the world’s scriptures talk about great happiness because they know that is everyone’s ultimate quest. Happiness is not related to what we have or don’t have. It is simply our state of mind. Happiness is not a commodity that you can buy somewhere. It is present where you are, right here and right now. …
Life today is so immensely stimulating. Just think of all the things you look at: internet, movies, cellphones, TVs. All of your experiences are being recorded by the mind. Where is the present moment? We have memory of all the events that have happened. Every experience is recorded in some way and the more intense …
Once a gentleman came to a doctor complaining that there was something severely wrong with him. He was hurting all over and was very sad but all the tests came out normal. The doctor said, “There is nothing wrong with you. Go to the circus and watch the clown there. He will make you laugh.” …
“It’s life-changing.” Find out what past participants, teachers, and even specialists in the field of mindfulness think about our Happiness Program. Create Lasting Happiness During our signature Happiness Retreat, you will find out how to access the present moment and tap into your inner power and freedom—not just as a concept, but as a direct …
“Ulhas Guided Meditation” by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar helps you experience a smile that spreads to every cell of your body. Ulhas means happiness in Sanskrit. Actions born out of happiness are fruitful and bring joy to people around you. Sit back, relax, close your eyes, and follow this guided relaxation to your happiness. Meditation …
First trick: Get out of your head and into your feet. The body craves movement. Exercise really works. Let’s not think of it as exercise though. Nothing is gnarlier to the depressed person than imagining him/herself at the gym in ill fitting sweats, panting on the stair master while svelte athletes are bopping around in …
Have you ever felt like you wanted to run away from your job and responsibilities? When I was in fourth grade, I didn’t like going to school. I switched to a new school and didn’t have any friends. It was anxiety provoking and I dreaded hearing the alarm clock go off each morning. I can …
Callings are to some degree developmental, changing as you do. The great vocational question isn’t “What should I do with my life?” or “What do I want to be when I grow up?” or “What major should I declare?” It’s “Who am I?” And who you are changes over time, as will the callings that …
If you’re a seeker, then like all true seekers you’ve probably asked yourself: What is the purpose of my time here on earth, and how will I know I’ve accomplished that purpose? So often, we spend our lives trying, often unsuccessfully, to discover the answer, thinking that perhaps it has to do with creating the …
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Hello Beautiful Goddesses! What are your desires and dreams for your life? Do you think it’s possible for them to exist with ease and to live with a thriving feeling inside of you and in your life? The truth is, YOU CAN. We do this when we lay down the burden, the fear and the …
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