As we enter into the Fall season, with the leaves changing colors, I’m reminded of the famous quote by Mahatma Gandhi–
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
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Are You In the Moment? [Happiness Tip]
Are you troubled by worry or regret? Jim Carrey said, “If you aren’t in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret.” Learn about the benefits of living in the hear and now.
“Hellooo! Are you there?”
That’s me translating for my dog. It was a typical morning. My thoughts were racing ahead to all that needed to be done. My pup wanted me to throw him his ball however. He placed his head on my lap while I was trying to eat breakfast. Then he placed his big paws on my shoulders, so you can imagine that got my attention! Finally, I threw him his ball. You know how that goes. He brought it back for more, and more . . .
My thoughts drifted back to the “here and now.” It’s a less stressful place actually, the here and now. I stayed in the moment for awhile, enjoying playing with my dog.
Dogs are some of my favorite teachers, imparting wisdom into my life in ways I never thought possible! One of the most cherished lessons I’ve learned from my dogs is to live in the moment.
Dogs are masters of mindfulness. In other words, they are aware of their surroundings and what they’re doing moment by moment . . . and I believe that they extract the fullest joy from each moment. I think this is what gives them their carefree spirit.
What is mindfulness? And what are the benefits? Continue reading “Are You In the Moment? [Happiness Tip]”
Struggling to Look Up?
Look up, not down. Look forward, not back. Look out, not in. — unknown
Walking down the street, I noticed that everyone was looking down. It was a beautiful Autumn day. The sky was blue and the sun was shining, but everyone had their heads either buried in their cell phones, talking or texting, or they were simply looking down. Maybe they were deep in thought or struggling with cares. I don’t really know, but I’ve been there. I’m sure you have too. Continue reading “Struggling to Look Up?”
Watching Leaves Falling
Sometimes, we just need to pause and reflect on all that’s going on around us.
This weekend, while watching the leaves falling, I sensed God wanting to speak to my heart. So many thoughts came to mind, about how life is filled with change, about how difficult it can be to let go of past hurt, and yet how freeing it is when we truly surrender our pain to God, and cast all our anxiety on him. Continue reading “Watching Leaves Falling”
Happiness Tip: Count Your Blessings Not Your Sorrows
Happiness Tip: Count your blessings not your sorrows
As the leaves change color, I’m getting excited for one of my favorite upcoming holiday celebrations– Thanksgiving! Not so much because of the food and fellowship, (although those are awesome!), but because of the focus on gratitude. There’s something about being thankful and counting my blessings that makes me happy. Not just smiley happy, but really happy, deep inside. Praying you’ll experience greater joy today as you lift your heart to God.
“Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever!” (Psalm 107:1).
Today is a new day filled with things to be thankful for. But if you’re feeling a tad blue, you may be tempted to go through your day and count your sorrows, and forget to count your blessings. Been there, done that, as I’m sure we all have. The result is often a troubled heart. Thankfully, there’s an awesome antidote to chase away the blues— counting our blessings.
Continue reading “Happiness Tip: Count Your Blessings Not Your Sorrows”
Does God Love Me?
Does God really love me ?
Have you ever asked this same question when the storms of life are beating down and you’re barely holding yourself above the waters? When your heart is broken, pain overwhelms and life seems unfair? When you’re feeling insecure, unhappy, or unworthy?
