We all know what it’s like to get trapped by an unwanted habit. You may have vowed to eliminate fried food from your diet, start an exercise regimen, show up on time from now on, or stop arguing with your wife. Suggestions abound in contemporary media to help you achieve your self-improvement goals. You can easily ...Read More
Archives for August 2009
Thoughts on Preventing Depression
Dear Gail, What can I do on a regular basis to prevent myself from falling into depression? Thank you, Wanting Happiness Dear Wanting Happiness, Here are some suggestions for you to help prevent depression. Be aware of negative thinking, which is common in depression. Notice or write down the thoughts ...Read More
Happiness in Four Essential Paradigm Shifts
All of us want to be happy, yet we sometimes find ourselves feeling grumpy, hopeless, dissatisfied, or depressed. We may live in discontent or be sailing along just fine when something challenging happens, and we are triggered once again. Happiness is our birthright, our true nature, always available. So if ...Read More
The Secret to Peaceful Relationships
“What we anticipate seldom occurs, what we least expected generally happens.” Benjamin Disraeli, British author and statesman There was a time when it was very easy for me to be disappointed by other people. I can’t tell you how many times I would feel angry or let down when someone failed to do what I wanted them to ...Read More
Challenging Marriage
Dear Gail, I am in a tumultuous marriage. I have been on the spiritual path for over two decades. I have cultivated my sense of inner peace, and I have many tools to help myself stay centered. What I don't seem to have is a way to relate harmoniously with my wife. Well, some days I do but then things change in an ...Read More