Reflections…
December 15th, 2008
This has been a wonderful year. (more…)
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- '...' Never Happens
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- Happiness Does Not Prevent Growth
- Happiness Is a Choice
- I Shouldn't Have Done That
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- When Do You Play?
- Who's In Charge, Here?
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- Being Mindful
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- Give Thanks
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- Just Let Go
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- Life Is a Mirror
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- Opening Your Heart
- Over-Connected
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- Reflections...
- Ritual: A Shortcut to Inner Peace
- Setting Boundaries
- Sex Is Good for You
- Simple Pleasures
- Take a Little Time for You
- The Power of Attitude
- Time Heals All Wounds, but Not Very Well
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Archive for December, 2008
Simple Pleasures
December 8th, 2008
Ah, it’s Christmas again. I love Christmas. I love all the lights, the pleasant attitudes that people take on, and the smells and flavors that come out this time of year.
I used to get caught up in the gifts. To me, Christmas was about giving and receiving (especially receiving when I was a kid). Over the years, however, I’ve learned to get rid of all the ’stuff’ in my life, and what’s left is much more simple and minimal. And now the gifts aren’t as important to me as the thoughts. (more…)
Happiness Does Not Prevent Growth
December 1st, 2008
Last week, I wrote about choosing happiness. At the end of the essay, I mentioned the sentiment of some that choosing happiness keeps you from achieving long-term success. I want to expand on that thought this week. (more…)
