Today’s Positive Thought ~ The Way to Happiness

"The way to happiness: Keep your heart free from hate, your mind from worry. Live simply, expect little, give much. Scatter sunshine, forget self, think of others. Try this for a week and you will be surprised (Norman Vincent Peale)." We make things complicated for ourselves trying find happiness. When making life less complicated brings … Continue reading Today’s Positive Thought ~ The Way to Happiness

Think About It ~ Stay in Balance

h  Balance is important in life. We can't ride a bicycle without it. When we're in balance our emotions compensate for each other. We more easily find that space where we feel peaceful. Are you out of balance? Is one area of your life overwhelming all the other areas? It may be time to bring … Continue reading Think About It ~ Stay in Balance

Optimism Works ~ The Small Steps Build Confidence in Tomorrow

The road to optimism starts with small steps, or small joys. “We build confidence and change our expectations for the future with tiny, frequent wins,” says Heft. Whether you planted pretty mums in a container to brighten your front steps or you checked off a task on your to-do list, don’t just brush these small … Continue reading Optimism Works ~ The Small Steps Build Confidence in Tomorrow

Today’s Poem ~ Song of a Dream

Song of a Dream Sarojini Naidu Once in the dream of a night I stood Lone in the light of a magical wood, Soul-deep in visions that poppy-like sprang; And spirits of Truth were the birds that sang, And spirits of Love were the stars that glowed, And spirits of Peace were the streams that … Continue reading Today’s Poem ~ Song of a Dream

Today’s Health Tip ~ Resilience is an Important Health Factor

When you have resilience, you harness the inner strength that helps you rebound from a setback or challenge, such as a job loss, an illness, a disaster or a loved one's death. If you lack resilience, you might dwell on problems, feel victimized, become overwhelmed or turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as substance abuse, … Continue reading Today’s Health Tip ~ Resilience is an Important Health Factor