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An Open Heart's Desire for Happiness
2008-10-30 21:00:00 1.The purpose of spiritual practice is to fulfill our desire for happiness. We are all equal in wishing to be happy and to overcome our suffering, and I believe that we all share the right to fulfill this aspiration.When we look at the happiness we seek and the suffering we wish to avoid, most evident are the pleasant and unpleasant feelings we have as a result of our sensory experience of the tastes, smells, textures, sounds, and forms that we perceive around us. There is, however, another level of experience. True happiness must be pursued on the mental level as well.If we compare the mental and physical levels of happiness, we find that the experiences of pain and pleasure that take place mentally are actually more powerful. For example, though we may find ourselves in a very pleasant environment, if we are mentally depressed or if something is causing us profound concern, we will hardly notice our surroundings. On the other hand, if we have inner, mental happiness, we find it ea...
The Alchemy of Happiness | Complete Audio Book, Podcast by Jabez L. Van Cle
2008-10-28 07:00:00 He, therefore, is a wise and prudent man, who, after morning prayer, spends an hour renewing his own spiritual reckoning, and says, "My soul, you only have one life; no moment that has passed can be recovered, and in God?s mind the number of your breaths has been set down and cannot be increased. When life is done, no spiritual highways will hold the traffic of your freighted soul, therefore what you would do, you must do now; so treat this day as if your life were spent, and this, an extra day, was granted you by special favor of Almighty God. What folly greater than to lose this chance?"- Selection from Al-Ghazzali's Alchemy of Happiness, interpreted by Javez L. Van Cleef1.The Alchemy of Happiness (Kimiya'e al Saadat) by one of the most celebrated muslim mystic of all time, Imam Al Ghazzali, is considered a timeless spiritual masterpiece. It is an abridgment of Ghazzali's magnus opus, his famous Arabic treatise on mystical Islam, The Revival of the Religious Sciences (Ihya Ulu...
Happiness
2008-10-20 14:13:00 Sometimes the world is a really horrible place and we all just moan about all the bad things (i am so guilty of that!) but every now and again something happens to make you understand how fortunate you are.I took this photo from our balcony and i just love it. It was one of those dark Mediterranean stormy days that started out perfect but ended with lighting and rain and this was sort of in between all that. (it looked so much better in real life though!) I made me smile and think about how extremely lucky i am!Everyone should have pictures of things you appreciate to make everything else seem worthwhile! :)
By: superficialgirls
The Pursuit of Happiness.
2008-10-17 16:26:00 Thought of the Day: "Love isn't someone you can live with..... it's someone you can't live without".....I apologize dear reader for not writing and updating you on my travels. I have thought of you but when there is so much in life to experience, there is not enough time to write about them.When I look back at the past, I realize that much of what I wrote before was written from a position of pain. It was my effort to rationalize what I was feeling. Today, I smile as I sit here at my breakfast table, eating my cereal. My life today is different from what it was. Positive thinking has changed my perception and outlook on life. What caused the change?It was a desire to be happy. We all have a set amount of time on this earth. You can spend it either in sadness, or you can take your destiny into you hands and mould your future.I choose the latter.thought du jourNote about the photo:If you had told me a few months ago that I would have the opportunity to get press credentials to sho...
Happiness Cartoon.
2008-09-14 16:16:00 Happiness Cartoon.Time is moving far too quick for me to remember to update this last week. Well here is a belated cartoon that should have appeared last week. Does that mean you'll get two this week? Perhaps...
Who Wants Happiness?
2008-08-15 05:20:00 I would say that every living being wants happiness. But if this is the case why it is that we continue to experience problems? Related Posts: Buddhism, Videos Add to del.icio.us © Loden Jinpa for Loden Jinpa - Merely Labeled, 2008. | Permalink | 2 comments
Shortlived Happiness
2008-08-11 17:22:00 Ever wondered why happiness must be so short-lived? It always is. The person, you are … no matter how good or whatsoever, goes always in background. Always. ps: People had problems with my passowrd-protected posts always. Not anymore. Few weeks back someone actually managed to break into it. Now I won’t ever be comfortable to write things as ...
No Words = Happiness
2008-07-28 17:28:00 I can never write when I’m happy. My creativity has always come from pain, heartache, and loss. It’s almost like those deep and dark emotions cook up the sentences inside of me and if I don’t get them out in some form or fashion I will burn from the inside out. I haven’t written in a ...
By: Brain Clouds
Real Happiness Comes From Making Others Happy, Not Yourself
2008-07-28 09:39:00 My name is Muhammad Siyab, and I'm 16 years old, from Karachi, Pakistan. My blogging habits now are DRASTICALLY different from the ones I had before. What's the change? You!
Real Happiness Comes From Making Others Happy, Not Yourself
2008-07-28 09:39:00 Muhammad Siyab is 16 years old, from Karachi, Pakistan. His blogging habits are DRASTICALLY different from before. What's the change? You!
How to be happy - Part 2
2008-07-23 20:25:00 Do you remember when you were a child and you were happy? You had all these dreams and goals and nothing could stop you. Time to find the happy child inside of you.
How to be happy - Part 2
2008-07-23 20:25:00 Do you remember when you were a child and you were happy? You had all these dreams and goals and nothing could stop you. Time to find the happy child inside of you.
How to be happy - Part 1
2008-07-16 17:33:00 If you are lacking motivation, feeling a little down, or don't feel happiness as you once did then I have a fix for the rut you find yourself in.
How to be happy - Part 1
2008-07-16 15:33:00 Mama always said, “If’n you ain’t got anyting good to say don’t say nuttin at all!” So lately I haven’t said much. During my silence I did some soul searching to find out why I seemed to be in a slump. The process I went through to discover the reasons for my slight depression might be able to help other people who are going through a crisis in their lives. If you are lacking motivation, feeling a little down, or don’t feel happiness as you once did then I have a fix for the rut you find yourself in. Getting real with how you feel What are your feelings about your life? I asked myself this very same question and for me the best way to get anything done is to make a list. So I made a list and decided that I would write down the emotions and feeling that I experienced when I thought about the present course of my life. Think about how your life would be if you were to repeat the last few months or years for the rest of your life. For me I felt...
What gives You Immense Happiness
2008-07-01 09:12:00 I found this in the pursuit of happiness!
By: Light Within
Finding Happiness - What the Pursuit is All About
2008-06-09 17:29:00 By Eric Eliacin  http://ezinearticles-.com/?expert=Eric_Eliacin What is happiness? How do we achieve it? People all over the world have struggled over these questions for centuries. The truth is, the answers have always been out there! Every American has heard the phrase “the pursuit of happiness,” but not a lot of people understand what it really means. “Happiness” is not something you must strive for; instead, happiness is something you achieve via the pursuit of another goal. People don’t wake up some time in their lives and say, “I’m happy now.” Everyone must find his or her own unique path to happiness. So how do you find your path? First, picture yourself in a perfect world. Try not to think of the cliché fantasy of a sandy beach drinking a piña colada. Instead, try to think of what changes you would make to your current situation to make it ideal. Would you prefer a different job? Do you wish you had a be...
Happiness in 5 Steps
2008-06-09 17:23:00 By Mel Mcintyre http://ezinearticles.-com/?expert=Mel_Mcintyre Ah, happiness; that elusive state everybody wants a piece of. But we spend so much time searching for it that we overlook the obvious. Unlike some of the other essentials in life, such as money, food, clothing, etc., this one doesn’t exist outside of us. If you really want to be happy and aren’t just fond of the idea of being happy, you have the means at your disposal to create your own happiness any time you wish. Here are five of the more common things you can do to boost your spirits and feel great without spending a dime! 1. Grin & Wear It Is your glass always half-empty? Half of something is better than nothing. Half a bottle of champagne is still champagne. If you can afford that, you’ve got more than most people will ever have. It sounds corny, but contented people really do think positive. The ability to see the good points in others or to make the most of a situation can easily put a smile ...
Happiness
2008-06-09 00:00:00 I don't know about you gals 'n guys, but I'm kind of a cat person. Not that there's anything wrong with dogs and other living creatures under the sun, but I love cats. Just a look at the cat stretching out on the sun is enough to fill my heart with ...
I Want More Joy, Happiness, and Harmony
2008-06-08 11:28:00 Jerry: What if someone would say to you, “Abraham, I want to be more joyful. How can I use what you’re teaching to attract more joy, happiness, and harmony into my life? Abraham: First, we would compliment the person on discovering the most important desire of all the seeking of joy. For in seeking ...
Saferty and happiness
2008-06-08 07:50:00 Father, please bless the home that I live, keep it safe and secure. Please guide us in your heart and lead us to bigger and better things. My family means the world to me please let them be happy. I also need a job, I applied for one in NC which i hope to get. ...
By: Prayers Online
Cheer and happiness... and a touch of irony.
2008-06-08 05:52:00 (the above courtesy of Tom1 and Ms Wise)
Achieving and Sustaining Personal Happiness
2008-06-05 20:17:00 Many of us believe that health and happiness are the most important things in our lives. As parents, we wish for health and happiness for our children. There is no denying that the two are closely connected to one another. Unless you have good health, happiness is not fulfilled
The Key to Genuine Happiness
2008-06-04 19:22:00 There are many people who are facing the same circumstances as you but they live fascinating and wonderful lives. How did their lives become so adorably sweet? How do they manage to laugh and play despite their circumstances? The key to maintaining a happy attitude, no matter the circumstances, is simple. You’ve heard it said - ...
Wish of A Lifetime Lofe and Happiness
2008-06-04 17:04:00 When we were little girls, Kelly and I used to dream about the kind of weddings we were going to have. We’d dress our Barbies in flowing gowns and rehearse for our own special day. As I remember the dreams we had as children, I know that even they could not compare to the beauty ...
By: Wedding Speech
Success Story: Personal Branding Instills Both Passion and Happiness in Our
2008-06-03 13:11:00 Maor Kaplanski is the top personal branding evangelist in Israel and is finally ready to tell his success story. He positions himself as a Personal eBrand and Online Reputation Management Expert. He is the first to establish the term personal eBrand in Israel through his Blog INTERNETISHI. Over just a few months, the blog ...
Finding Guidance: Clues In The Midst Of Everyday Life
2008-06-02 21:55:00 Susan Hanshaw I have just returned from BookExpo America (BEA), the book industry?s annual event held this year at the Los Angeles Convention Center, where I went to promote the debut of my book, Inner Architect: How to Build the Life You Were Designed to Live. I expected the experience to be one of value, learning, ...
By: innerarchitect
Perspectives on Laughter
2008-06-02 15:15:00 Have you ever noticed that when you are caught up in a stressful situation for a while, you are much more likely to pick up a cold or flu? And when everything's going well you don't get sick as often? It's been shown in medical research that both stress and laughter have effects on the immune system, one having negative effects and the other positive ones. Laughter helps to stabilize blood pressure, stimulate circulation, aid digestion, increase oxygen supply to muscles, decrease muscle tension, and leaves you with an overall sense of well-being to name just a few.
How to Have an Extraordinary Life
2008-06-02 15:09:00 Do you feel that something is just missing from your life? Are you looking to achieve something really exciting, spectacular- extraordinary? Maybe it's being in a job you really love, enjoying a balanced life where you have time for work and play, being in loving relationship or simply just living the best live ever.
Falling off the edge of happiness
2008-06-02 06:18:00 The headless blogger as photographed by her 4-year-old daughter. I may give the impression that I'm a super mom who is always happy, with-it and positive. But in reality, small perturbations can upset the equilibrium and send me into a funk. Most of the time, I can talk myself out of it ("Snap out of it, you idiot!") and a lot of the time I am just too busy to wallow in self-pity. I know, being depressed is valid condition, but I can't get past the feeling of it being a self-absorbed indulgence. Three day weekends often bring this about, as I'm apparently sensitive to shifts in daily schedule and the pressure to spend quality time with the kids. I heard this Radio Lab episode on Deception, and learned that the power of self-deception makes us more successful and happier people. The ones who are more realistic tend to be more cynical and depressed. Which means that for the most part, I'm just deluding myself into being happy. There's a nice happy thought! People who...
By: mommy bytes
Your aunt sounds wonderful. Happiness without pric...
2008-05-31 11:16:00 Your aunt sounds wonderful. Happiness without price.
By: Daisy's Dead Air
Fuk Luk Sau: Health,Wealth,Happiness
2008-05-29 09:58:00 Fuk Luk Sau, commonly referred to as the Gods of Blessings, Prosperity and Longevity are one of the most popular gods/deities in Chinese history. There are countless legends of the Fuk Luk Sau aiding and bestowing kindness on worthy mortals throughout the lands. Technically, they were originally astrological stars (hence the original name of Fuk ...
By: Los Cuatro Ojos
Would You Like Some More Happiness?
2008-05-28 00:00:00 As you know, I endorse certain products because I feel they offer quality tips, insights, and strategies that lift the spirit and invite greater happiness and prosperity in your life and your business. Well, last week I looked at Robert Holden's new book called "Success Intelligence" and I really liked it. I ...
Fotoviva Canvas Art now on Amazon!
2008-05-27 17:28:00 All our art prints are now available to buy online from the largest web store on the planet ? Amazon. The Amazon.co.uk site offers just about anything you could possibly want from books to cds and dvds, iPods and garden furniture. There was a large selection of images on canvas already but we feel with our great collection we have a chance of becoming a strong seller. Due to limitations with their system we cannot offer bespoke sizes but do hope to add triptych canvas art options in the future. It’s still early days yet so we will see how things go over the next few months. You can find the main Fotoviva Storefront here.
Positive Thinking and Happiness
2008-05-27 14:00:00 Though it may seem more like a personal objective, being a more positive person can have a dramatic impact on your relationship as well. By increasing your ability to appreciate what you have and trying to foster a more realistic, optimistic outlook on your everyday life, you are able to remove some of the obstacles to a happy healthy relationship. For instance, if you were to look at the various actions you have performed which have negatively impacted your partner, how many of them were as a result of some bad feeling on your part? Maybe you were tired and depressed and you lashed out at your partner for some minor reason; or maybe you were stressed with the daily grind of working life and sometimes thought it necessary to remind your partner that his/her life was easier (which inevitably would lead to conflict). Now imagine those circumstances if you had been more optimistic about the underlying cause of your annoyance. Instead of complaining about your job, a more optimist...
By: ClickinLove
3 Ways to Find What Brings You Happiness
2008-05-27 09:00:00 Before we even get started into this post and go too far down, I want to let you know that you can find happiness. Not the blinding, searing, hit you over the head happiness, but an everyday happiness that you have even when you are perhaps having a bad day. No matter what, you can STILL ...
Happiness - 5 Steps To Happiness Now
2008-05-27 01:33:00 People who are sick typically seek better health; and people who aren't sick typically seek wealth rather than health. But everyone wishes to be happy. Sick people are not happy people; they want to feel better - to be well and happy. And, a great many people seek money, or riches, because they are under the impression that money can buy them happiness, or that "rich people" are happy people. But even people who do harm to others somehow think they'll be happier, or better-off, as a result.But is it wise to seek happiness? This is obviously a play on words; but your subconscious might not think so. The idea of seeking something implies that you don't already have it, or you aren't "there" yet. Happiness isn't really a "thing;" and it isn't a place, either. Happiness is the word we give the feeling of "unimpeded spiritual flow." It is important to think about that; because, if you want to be happy, it is important to know what it is you want. And, these days, it seems as if mos...
By: What I Think...
Live Long and Prosper: Invest in Your Happiness, Health and Wealth for Reti
2008-05-26 05:44:00 Live Long and Prosper: Invest in Your Happiness, Health and Wealth for Retirement and Beyond* Author:Steve Vernon* Publisher: Wiley* Number Of Pages: 402* Publication Date: 2004-12-06* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0471683442* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780471683445GET THE MOST OUT OF LIFEIn Live Long and Prosper!, Steve Vernon unveils a new way of thinking that will truly help you live a more happy, healthy, and prosperous life. Based on the latest research and planning strategies typically reserved for large corporations, it will help you answer these important questions: * Do you have enough money to retire? * How can you manage your income and expenses so you don't outlive your 401(k) balances? * How can you invest in your health, so that you won't be wiped out by large medical expenses and are able to live a long, comfortable, and productive life? * What can you expect from Social Security and Medicare? * What's the best work/life balance for prosperity and fulfillment?Live ...
Looking For The Only Happiness
2008-05-25 15:38:00 And as we slowly give up all that we once required to keep ourselves happy, and which did just the opposite, we find ourselves slowly becoming really happy, for true generosity, giving with the heart, and not the mind, is the only true happiness.
The Magic Word Is - Attitude
2008-05-25 15:29:00 Our attitude towards life will determine what we get from life. Our attitude towards work and learning will determine what we can do well.
Peace - How To Find It
2008-05-24 19:49:00 Peace is the experience of those moments when "all feels right with the world and oneself". You sigh in relief and relax in a treasured moment. All thoughts and feeling seems to be quiet and an inner joy and contentment comes with the silence. If you have experience this then you will seek it again.
Fresh Ways To Improve Self Esteem
2008-05-23 20:33:00 Self esteem is not something that has come easily to me. I have had many hard lessons to learn, mostly in the area of relationships. Because life is a mirror, I can see that a lack of peace in my relationships reflected a poor relationship with myself.
Secrets To Happiness, Health, And Success
2008-05-23 20:32:00 You want Happiness, Health, Freedom, Success in your life. I researched on these basic needs, and this is what I found. After reading many articles and books, here are the main points coming up often.
Put The ?Ahhhhh? Back In Alone
2008-05-23 20:27:00 Start spending some quality time by yourself everyday. Take this time to reflect and rediscover who you really are. You might surprise yourself and realize you've got a lot more to offer than you thought.
Stress Relief Through Laughter And Play
2008-05-16 15:38:00 I guess most of us at some time in our lives have experienced a feeling of overwhelm. That's the time when you feel absolutely bombarded by stress and frustration everywhere you turn. In these situations you are most likely to be laughing much less and spending a whole lot more time frowning. If so, this would be a good time to do something different to make a positive change and bring some happiness and balance back into your life.
The Wisdom of Happiness
2008-05-16 15:33:00 While the narrative changes somewhat from century to century, philosophy to philosophy, speaker to speaker, the search for happiness continues to be the driving reason detre for most of the population of the planet. We want to be more, do more and have more. The words may be elegantly phrased or camouflaged as verbiage, but at the end of the day it's still a choice for greater levels of pleasure and less pain in life.
Rockstars, Bishops, and One Stubborn Ant
2008-05-15 12:15:00 Below is my own favorite image from Photos - Södertälje Party (2). It’s the lead singer from Nordman, Håkan Hemlin. The “moment” is caught, I think, that represent this performer the best (as I see him, anyway). I had a nice chat with Håkan after the show, in which he told me that he had ...
By: A GOOD LIFE
What is your happiness worth?
2008-05-15 08:01:00 By Sloane Veshinski, LMFT, CAP Click here to contact Sloane and/or see her GoodTherapy.org Profile Are you aware that most Americans spend more on material items than they do on their individual happiness and personal relationships? In the United States, the average American spends upwards of $40,000 for a luxury automobile and approximately $5,000 for a ...SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "What is your happiness worth?", url: "http://www.goodtherapy.org/cus-tom/blog/2008/05/14/your-happin-ess/" });
The Sweet Simplicity of Happiness : Part Six
2008-05-14 10:29:00 Our garden was given a great surprise recently with the growth and flowering of this magnificent honeysuckle. Our brilliant neighbours planted this before we had even moved into the house and just look at how it has spread over to our side of the garden too! The colours and the syrupy fragrance are well known and LBH and I are both feeling rather grateful to have this welcome visitor. Last year was entirely focused on the inside of the house and this year we have been pottering in the garden at every spare opportunity. Boo rolls around getting to know the other feline neighbours, I add organic compost to the beds and LBH lifts bags of sand and heavy tiles. You can see who got the short end of the stick in this year’s project. And the honeysuckle? The honeysuckle just is and in so doing reminds us to ‘just be’ from time to time too. Cherry xoxox PS My latest SheerLuxe article can be found here! Pop on over and have a browse......
The Real Woman?s Creed
2008-05-13 16:45:00 I believe that a woman who loves herself is a powerful, passionate, attractive force, and I commit, from this day forward, to loving myself deeply and extravagantly.
3 Powerful Benefits of Meditation
2008-05-12 19:45:00 Meditaion relieves stress, aides rejuvination, and improves your overall health. |
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