"Happiness is a state of mind. It's just according to the way you look at things." Walt Disney
My Visit to an Ashram
I started visiting the Yogaville ashram years ago. I went with a friend because it was on my list of things I wanted to try. I have returned almost every year since then, sometimes with a friend and sometimes alone. It is my calm, peaceful, restorative place.
It’s Not About the Peeps: Thoughts from a Recovering Overachiever
Recently I gave myself permission to give up on something that was not giving me joy. In fact, it was causing the exact opposite…the dreaded unnecessary stress.
This decision was inordinately difficult for me and I went back and forth for days.
I felt guilty for wanting to quit something I had committed to.
I felt weak for giving up something that I’ve been doing for years.
How full is YOUR bucket?
This really makes a difference in your happiness level! If you are unfamiliar with the concept check out the book “How full is your bucket?” by Tom Rath and Donald O. Clifton (it even comes in a kid’s version). We both read this book and greatly agreed with the general concept that each of us has a bucket that is constantly being filled or emptied, depending on our interactions with others. When our bucket is full we feel great, but when it is empty, we feel awful (p 15). How do we keep it full? Spend some time thinking about the things that make you happiest and check back here for tips!
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Ralph Waldo Emerson