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Mind Habits

I believe that Joy is a choice and can be a self-perpetuating habit. Now there is a computer game that has been created to help build self-esteem and reduce stress. They say that 5 minutes a day will bring results. You can play the demo online. I’ve been playing it and think it’s great - […]

On Motivation: Autonomy Rocks!

I felt that the TED talk presented above is a fabulous presentation explaining how what we tend to believe should work in business is not the same as what actually works. Management is out and Autonomy is in.
As I was watching, I could easily apply what he was saying to our current education system. All […]

Habits I Desire

Life is an echo, what you send out comes back.”
- Chinese Proverb
I have decided that it is time for me to recommit to good habits that I let slide. I want to consistently live in a way that honors my core values and I have chosen activities that are in alignment with those values.
I am committing to […]

Where am I looking?

I’m a believer in good things and I cannot look at bad things without hurting myself. – Abraham-Hicks

I was listening to my cds today and that quote felt very significant for me.
 I get to choose where I look - and so do you. So, when I make the choice to read or watch depressing news stories, […]

A day of Change and Choices

When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.  - Lao Tzo
Today is a beautiful day – a day full of joy for me!

To begin with, it is my Grandma’s 97th birthday. Happy Birthday, Grandma!!
It is also Election Day here in the US, a day for change and choices. I […]

Choosing Bliss

Choose to be optimistic.
- The Dali Lama
I am choosing bliss in my life on a more consistent basis by maintaining my consciousness. This means paying attention to my emotions/feelings in the moment and choosing better feeling thoughts and activities.
This morning I got back to the gym after spending most of the summer away from it. […]

Responsible for my joy

Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have a habit of making excuses.  - George Washington Carver
I am responsible for my joy - AND - I am responsible for any lack of joy in my life. About 4 years ago, my life began a seemingly miraculous change once I began to realize that […]

Making time for ME

If you’re not going to have fun, why do it? - Randy Pausch
The universe always brings us what we need, but if we aren’t tuned in it may go unnoticed. Today, I have created space in my life to allow in new answers (see my previous post) and I am well on my way.
I found […]

Bored? Clear your time clutter

When life calls you to ask for something and you don’t move in the direction of it - you feel awful. You feel bored at a minimum; You feel betrayed at a maximum; You feel disappointed in a very strong way.
When you don’t keep up with YOU, you don’t feel good.  - Abraham Hicks

I […]

Dancing thru life

The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
- e e cummings
The following video makes my soul dance - What a wonderful way to approach and live life! Enjoy!
Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo
In joy!

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