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Forgiveness Lightens Your Problems & Burdens

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Quote: “The more you know yourself, the more you forgive yourself.” Confucius Carrying around a grudge is a tiresome task indeed. Not only do you have to take care of myriad responsibilities in...

Tags: enjoying music, expressing love, mediation, profound joy, true forgiveness

Really Celebrate the Joy of Others

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Quote: “Life is not measured by the breaths you take, but by its breathtaking moments.“ Michael Vance Even when your life might be entering a rough patch, it is very important to remain open and...

Tags: breaths, breathtaking moments, feelings, insecurities, true friend

Make Decisions Based on Your Values

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“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” Anthony Robbins When you are at a crossroads in life and you don't know what to do – then rely on your values to see you through....

Tags: alignment, core values, crossroads, decisions, sense of purpose

Replace That Thought With Happiness

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Quote: “Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.” Albert Schweitzer Do you have a thought that circles around and around in your head? Does it pop into your mind with no apparent...

Forgiveness is Divine, Let it Envelop You Now

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Quote: “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.” Mark 11:25 Often when we are wronged we hold on to...

Faith is a Beacon to Light Your Way Now

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Quote: “Faith is not belief. Belief is passive. Faith is active.” Edith Hamilton When the world around you appears dark and ominous, faith can be your beacon of light. We have no control whatsoever...

Find Joy in Everyday Things – Today

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Quote: “But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads?” Albert Camus Most of our lives are routine, each day looks the same. We are truly in a rut. We get up,...

Be a Model of Happiness For Others

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Quote: “I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I do know: the only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Albert Schweitzer Being...

Hope is a Renewable Resource

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“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” Albert Einstein Where does hope come from? And where can I get more of it – you might ask. Hope comes from your desire to seek a better...

Tags: courage, hope, negative thoughts

There is Hope and There is Help

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“Hope never abandons you; you abandon it.” George Weinberg When we find ourselves upset or experiencing a loss, it is natural to feel that we are alone, that we are the only person that has ever...

Tags: guidance, professional advice

You Can Get Through It with Help

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“What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise.” Oscar Wilde When you find yourself in the middle of a storm, hang on for the ride. Get your boat to shore as best as you can....

Tags: feelings, psychologists, self growth

There is Hope: Begin the Shift

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“Hope is the dream of a soul awake.” French proverb Whatever you are facing, there is hope. Whatever has happened to you, there is hope. Perhaps sad feelings are starting to engulf you; perhaps...

Tags: negative feelings, positive energy

Deepening Awareness of Your Values: Who Are You Really?

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“We do not act rightly because we have virtue or excellence, but we rather have those because we have acted rightly.” Aristotle As you become more aware of your core values and you begin to notice...

Tags: conscious choice, natural tendencies

Donna Marie Thompson

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Donna Marie Thompson, PhD is an author, speaker, and coach who focuses on personal growth, resilience, happiness, joy, hope, and faith. Her key message is that you can overcome obstacles, find your true...

Using Your Values to Make Decisions: The Compass

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“It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.” Roy Disney Life presents us with an endless stream of decisions that need to be made. Some decisions need to be made quickly;...

Tags: important decisions, introspection

Aligning Your Life With Your Values: Living in Congruence

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“Personal leadership is the process of keeping your vision and values before you and aligning your life to be congruent with them.” Stephen Covey You are in control of your life, really. You are...

Tags: balance life, personal leadership

Identifying Your Values: Getting Down to the Core

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“Integrity is not so much a value in itself; it is rather the value that guarantees all the other values.“ Anonymous Your core values govern the way you live and the way you respond to life. They...

Tags: authentic self, conscious decisions

Keep the Faith in Good Times: Give Thanks and Build on Your Relationship

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“A garden is evidence of faith. It links us with all the misty figures of the past who also planted and were nourished by the fruits of their planting.” Gladys Taber Many people call on the power...

Tags: peace and joy, relationship with god

Rely on your Faith in Troubled Times: Reach Out for Help

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"When you have come to the edge..and are about to drop off into the darkness of the unknown, Faith is knowing...there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly." Patrick Overton When...

Tags: profound faith, troubled times

The Power of Forgiveness to Set You Free: Unshackle the Chains of Resentment

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“To forgive is the highest, most beautiful form of love. In return, you will receive peace and happiness.” Robert Muller Granting forgiveness to others does not mean that you approve or necessarily...

Tags: power of forgiveness, questionable actions, true forgiveness

The Power of Faith to Guide You: It’s There When You Need It

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"Faith is knowledge within the heart, beyond the reach of proof. " Kahlil Gibran Faith has the power to guide you in your life’s journey. Whether you reach out to God or you follow your Higher voice,...

Tags: routine practice, solid foundation

Your Joy is a Lot Closer than You Think: Boomers, Find Your Joy Now

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“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” Abraham Lincoln Sometimes it seems that there isn’t much within our control – but we can control what is playing in our heads....

Tags: happiness, longevity, special occasions

You are 100% in Control of Your Emotions: You are in Charge

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“No one can insult you or hurt your feelings without your permission.” Eleanor Roosevelt You can decide right now how you feel. And because you can decide for yourself, why would you not decide,...

Tags: emotions, happy talk

Share Your Joy: Spread the Light with Laughter

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“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” Victor Hugo Have you noticed lately how contagious laughter is? Especially in times like these, we could all use a good laugh. According...

Tags: contagious laughter, genuine happiness

Decide to be Happy: Happiness is a Mindset

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“The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Allan K. Chalmers When faced with the hustle and bustle of life we do not often think about...

Tags: constructive thoughts, expressing gratitude, happy thought, time perspective