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…

A couple standing on a beach holding hands with their child, symbolizing the question "what is happiness?"
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What Is Happiness and How to Become Happier?

What is happiness? Well, the answer might surprise you. Happiness is more than just a passing emotion; it is your default state of being. Yes, you are supposed to be happy by default. You don’t need to get anything or do anything to be happy. Happiness is our natural state of being, but it’s buried…

A reflection of a person on a puddle on the street, symbolizing the idea: Change your perception, change your life
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Change Your Perception – Change Your Life

Your perception, i.e. your point of view, determines how you experience life. Perception, often described as the way we interpret and make sense of the world, plays a crucial role in shaping our reality. It acts as a mental filter through which we perceive and understand the events, people, and situations we encounter on a…

A silhouette of a man standing on a tunnel entrance with a beautiful sunrise in the background, symbolizing the personal growth journey all of us are undertaking
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What Is Personal Growth: Definition, Importance, And Strategies

Unlike mere strategies, personal growth revolves around conscious awareness of the transformative process that is life itself. Whether consciously or unconsciously, growth is inevitable, but personal growth entails guiding this journey with intentionality. Life is a journey of growth and evolution, making personal development an intrinsic aspect of existence. Personal growth is a unique and…

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…

Happiness is within you, symbolized by a silhouette of a person meditating, while a light radiates from the heart center
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Happiness Is Within You: The Truth About Finding Joy

Happiness isn’t something that you need to get; Happiness is within you already. Right from the time we’re born, there’s this natural happiness that comes with us.  I don’t even need to tell you what happiness is. It’s a subjective feeling inherent to each one of us; We just know it when we feel it….

Letters on a wooden table that spell happy new year
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The Best New Year’s Resolution: Learn to Be Happy for a Fulfilling Life

The best New Year’s resolution is more than the traditional “get in shape” or “fix my diet”. It’s an opportunity to revolutionize your life by shifting focus from conventional advice to transforming subconscious beliefs.  Amid the cacophony of resolutions tailored to meet societal expectations, there exists a profound and transformative choice — one that transcends the…

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…

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…

The law of attraction
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The Law of Attraction: How to Make It Work

The law of attraction is a new-age spiritual concept that suggests that thoughts and feelings have the power to attract positive or negative experiences into a person’s life.  In essence: like attracts like. So if an individual focuses on positive thoughts and desires, they will manifest positive outcomes, while negative thoughts and emotions will attract…