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Tag Archives: happiness
Can a recession teach us anything about happiness?
Like many of us, I’ve been affected by the economy. Sometimes, when projecting my life out into the future, I have become deer-in-the-headlights scared, which has caused me to turn to the past and berate myself for choices that got … Continue reading
Posted in My personal history, Spiritual journey
Tagged happiness, Positive Psychology, recession
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Happiness: not for the faint of heart
There is no happiness fairy. There is no guru, motivational speaker, author, mentor, lover, or clergyperson who can make us happy–though we often wish there was. Happiness is a decision we make, a risk we take, and if we are … Continue reading
Is it selfish to be happy?
I once had a conversation with artist/author Jerry Wennstrom that I’ll never forget. I had recently created my card deck, Mixed Emotions, but wasn’t really sure what to do next. “When will I have met my obligation to the Universe?” I asked … Continue reading
Posted in Humble beginnings
Tagged happiness, Jerry and Esther Hicks, Jerry Wennstrom
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