Be Happy, Be Happy Now

What is your idea of success? If the purpose of life is to achieve happiness why don’t we make it our practice so that we are guaranteed to attain this? Success is generally measured by the outcome of our efforts, but may I suggest we also measure success by our input.  By doing this, asContinue reading “Be Happy, Be Happy Now”

The Search For Happiness

What makes us happy? Most people have a belief that if we just do the right thing, happiness will follow.  In addition, most of us believe that additional happiness will be doled out to us just because we’ve earned it.  Most researchers believe, however, that happiness is not a reward, it is a consequence ofContinue reading “The Search For Happiness”

The Gift of Giving

This is not exactly the “Season of Giving” yet but I have been very inspired by the generosity I have seen lately.  These difficult times have brought out the best in some people and it has me thinking of the “giving” that occurs on both sides of a gift. Giving to others is really aContinue reading “The Gift of Giving”

The Measure of Success

Our society places a lot of emphasis on being successful.  We are all trying to be the best spouse, parent, employee, athlete, etc.  The list could go on and on.  Miriam Webster defines success as the degree or measure of succeeding; favorable or desired outcome; and the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence. “Success isContinue reading “The Measure of Success”