Because of the many sages, venerables, ascetics, and holy ones who passed their place, the Kalama people were in a state of confusion. They were confused because all the teachings that these wise masters shared were contradictory. At some point in our life, we may happen to be in a state of confusion like the […]
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gratitude / Happiness / Life & Lessons / Personal Growth / Self-Improvement
by Roberta K. · Published May 5, 2017
Ancient wisdom can teach us surprisingly many things about ourselves and our life. We love to read and watch movies about ancient civilizations. There’s just something mystical about people and their way of living in the times of ancient Rome and Greece. Even if we are not dedicated fans of history, we enjoy a good
arguments / Blog / fights / Happiness / happy / Love & Relationships / resentment
by Joel Almeida · Published October 7, 2016
“There are two sides to every argument, until you take one.” ~Unknown
The phone rang. My partner and our daughter were away hiking and camping. I’d wanted to go with them, but my partner had discouraged me.
My partner had …
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“If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” ~Alexander Hamilton
For over a decade I worked as a paralegal in the corporate world. I worked hard, and I was a dedicated employee, but I was treated poorly …
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Blog / Happiness / happy / insecure / Love & Relationships / relationship
by Laura Golombek · Published August 24, 2016 · Last modified August 25, 2016
“Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.” ~Robert Holden
As a child I was carefree and enthusiastic. Aren’t most kids? At some point, though, life began to impact me and to affect how I …
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Blog / Happiness / happy / Love / Love & Relationships / relationship / unhealthy
by Holly · Published August 22, 2016
“You don’t let go of an unhealthy relationship because you stop caring about them. You let go because you finally start caring about you.” ~Charles Orlando
Most of us have experienced the pain of being in an unhealthy relationship.
It …
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Blog / boundaries / Happiness / happy / Love / Love & Relationships / requests
by Laura Tong · Published August 22, 2016
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority.” ~Mandy Hale
It sucks, doesn’t it?
People who ask too much of you?
People who steal your time and drain your energy.…
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anxiety / Blog / Happiness / happy / healthy habits / Meditation / memory / mindfulness & peace
by John Nonemaker · Published August 20, 2016
“If a person’s basic state of mind is serene and calm, then it is possible for this inner peace to overwhelm a painful physical experience.” ~The Dalai Lama
When I finished graduate school I was a bright-eyed engineer with a …
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anxiety / Blog / depression / disappointment / Happiness / happiness & fun / happy / meaning & passion / work fulfillment
by Caroline D. James · Published August 18, 2016
“Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” ~Alexander Pope
I was sitting on the couch in my bedroom, at sunset, looking at the trees outside my window. I felt a profound sadness, frustration, disappointment, and …
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Blog / Happiness / happy / Love / Love & Relationships / self love / Self-Acceptance / Self-Care / self-like
by Lauren Barber · Published August 18, 2016
“It’s not your job to like me. It’s mine.” ~Byron Katie
Self-love is a word that gets used a lot. Overused, in fact.
The pressures and associations around the phrase “self-love” are immense. At school, we actually tore apart girls …
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Blog / discomfort / enjoy / Happiness / happiness & fun / happy
by Erica Settino · Published August 18, 2016
“In order for the light to shine so brightly, the darkness must be present.” ~Francis Bacon
One phrase my husband and I have heard often since becoming new parents—heck, since I was still waddling my way through my last …
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Blog / change & challenges / fail / Happiness / happy / Risk
by Leah Cox · Published August 17, 2016
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” ~Nelson Mandela
Ten months ago I found myself floating on my back in an outdoor pool somewhere in California. Overhead was a clear blue sky, leaves dancing in the breeze, and …
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argument / Blog / Feelings / fight / Happiness / happy / Love & Relationships / needs
by Belinda Noyes · Published August 12, 2016
“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of creative alternatives for responding to conflict” ~Dorothy Thompson
I used to think that in order to live a completely peaceful existence, there could never be any conflict in my …
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by Chi Phan · Published August 10, 2016 · Last modified August 12, 2016
“Compassion becomes real when we recognize our shared humanity.” ~Pema Chödrön
For as long as I can remember, I have always been a little different, defiantly so.
I was that child who never liked cartoons. I was nicknamed “the little …
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Appreciation / Blog / generosity / grateful / gratitude / Happiness / happiness & fun / happy / healthy habits / mindfulness & peace
by Victoria Brauer · Published August 9, 2016 · Last modified August 19, 2016
“I don’t have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness—it’s right in front of me if I’m paying attention and practicing gratitude.” ~Brené Brown
For the longest time I sought after happiness in the wrong place, and I wasn’t …
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Blog / change & challenges / depression / Happiness / happy / healing / mindfulness & peace / Self-Care / victim
by Dania Vanessa · Published August 4, 2016
“Abandon the idea that you will forever be the victim of the things that have happened to you. Choose to be the victor.” ~Seth Adam Smith
I come from a history of abuse and mental illness on both sides of …
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