How many times have you said "I just need some peace and quiet." I bet quite often. Silence is increasingly hard to find and that absence of quiettude is causing us substantial harm. How do I know? Well for one thing, science proves it. … [Read more...]
If You Don’t Like Something, Just Dismiss it as Fake
If you're like millions of people around the world, you're probably tired of the lame, usually misused accusation that it's "fake news." Politicians, particularly in the U.S, have come to use that accusation as a crutch. A very dangerous crutch that is causing untold problems. … [Read more...]
When the State of the World Brings Us Down
"I don't think I'm going to make it." These are the upsetting words an elderly friend uttered to me the other day. Her words were chilling and knowing her as I do, very unexpected. My friend seemed beaten down and I was extremely concerned. … [Read more...]
Life Is About Progress, Not Perection
Perfection isn't all it's cracked up to be. People seem to strive for perfection, which is kind of a self-defeating endeavor, don't you think? I say that because rarely, if ever, is anything perfect. Perfection is an illusion and you really can't chase an illusion. … [Read more...]
The Surprising Science of Happiness
I wonder what would happen if people spent less time searching for happiness and instead, simply embraced it. After all, happiness is really how we view life and what priorities we've set for ourselves. Chase the "dream" and you may find that happiness always seems to elude you. … [Read more...]
Intentional Actions to Help You Choose Happiness
What makes happy people different? They realize that happiness is a choice. Happy people also don't allow themselves to be held captive by circumstances, nor do they seek their happiness through other people or "things." … [Read more...]