Irrationally Joyful: The Art of Cultivating Joy Even When Circumstances Don’t Justify It
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Irrationally Joyful: The Art of Cultivating Joy Even When Circumstances Don’t Justify It

I recently heard this term and I loved it because it reflects exactly the situation I am living in at this moment in my life.  If you read my last article, you will remember that I talked about 3 teachings for the expansion of consciousness and one of them was to be in a state…

Is Happiness a Goal Worth Chasing?
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Is Happiness a Goal Worth Chasing?

Is happiness a goal worth chasing? Yes and no. First, it is necessary to define what we mean by “chasing”.  If we define chasing as the pursuit of external markers of success and validation, the answer is no. This kind of chasing often leads to a cycle of temporary satisfaction and ongoing dissatisfaction.  However, if…

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10 Simple Daily Habits for Lasting Happiness

Daily habits for lasting happiness are the cornerstone of a fulfilling life. After all, most of your actions every day are habitual. If your habits are happiness-based, you will habitually live a happy, fulfilling life. In today’s fast-paced world, where demands and distractions abound, finding happiness and maintaining inner peace can feel like a challenging…

Gratitude for happiness can be cultivated with visual reminders, such as this text that spells "thankful"
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Gratitude For Happiness: How To Practice And Cultivate Gratitude

How to practice gratitude for happiness? Well, it may be as simple as keeping a gratitude journal. Scientific studies support the efficacy of this practice, revealing improvements in depression, stress levels, and overall happiness scores among those who committed to gratitude journaling. Whatever your preferred method of practicing, there’s no doubt that gratitude is a…

Spirituality in practice - a silhouette of a woman hand-standing in a yoga-like pose on a beach at sunset
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Transforming Your Daily Life: How to Live Spirituality in Practice

All of life is spiritual. Therefore, life itself is spirituality in practice. Instead of trying to figure out the best spiritual practices and concepts, focus on the idea of making your entire life a continuous spiritual practice. It’s not the conventional way of thinking about spirituality, but it is a far more beneficial and fulfilling…

Mind-Body Connection - a hand reaching out to touch itself in the mirror
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Mind-Body Connection: The Powerful Unity Of Well-Being

The mind-body connection refers to the interrelationship between the mind (encompassing thoughts, emotions, and consciousness) and the physical body (including physiological and biochemical processes).  At the heart of this complex connection lies the notion, that our minds and bodies are not separate systems, but instead separate facets of a tangled whole. The mind-body connection means,…

Happiness for Beginners
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Happiness for Beginners: Discovering the Secrets to a Happy Life

Welcome to “Happiness for Beginners”. In this blog post, we will explore the essential elements that contribute to one’s happiness. We will delve into the factors that make people feel content and fulfilled in their lives. Whether you are a beginner in the pursuit of happiness or you have been seeking ways to enhance your…

Mindfulness practices for happiness
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Be Happy Now: 5 Powerful Mindfulness Practices for Happiness

In this blog post, we’ll dive into powerful but practical mindfulness practices for happiness. Mindfulness is a mental practice that holds the key to both psychological and physical well-being. In a world filled with distractions, stress, and endless requests, mindfulness offers a peaceful and contented mindset. Mindfulness is a simple yet profound practice that involves…

Effortless paths to happiness
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Effortless Paths to Happiness: Equanimity

If there are effortless paths to happiness, I’d say that they are equanimity and simplicity. Equanimity is a Buddhist concept about finding tranquility within yourself, irrespective of the world’s turmoil while cultivating joy in the simple things in life. It’s a shift from external seeking to internal contentment, offering a profound and enduring sense of…