We possess an ability to observe what is happening in our own body and mind. Whether this observer is in our minds or somehow separate, it can observe the mind itself. There are our thoughts and that which is aware of our thoughts. There are our feelings and that which is aware of our feelings. There are our mental, emotional and physical reactions and that which is aware of these reactions. It is in this awareness that we can find peace. Read more…

The more we learn about ourselves the more aware we become of our shortcomings and therefore, the more humble we become. Our arrogance and pride will again reveal themselves until the awareness of our faults hits us head on yet again, sending us back to the reality of our imperfectness while serving us up some humble pie. Read more…

Our ability to be honest and our level of honesty greatly impacts our happiness. Honesty is much more than simply not telling lies. There are many levels of honesty, some which we are capable of seeing and some which we are not. The levels of honesty that we do not recognize are a result of our denial or lack of awareness. This post will be geared more towards the basic levels of honesty upon which we can make immediate improvements. Read more…

Part II of “Why Worry About Tomorrow”

What do we think about when we think? It is possible that we think too much. Many times are thoughts are not productive or useful and they decrease our ability to be happy and at peace. So there you have it, don’t think and be happy. Almost, but not exactly. Read more…

Part I

When we worry about the future we ruin the present moment. The fears of what tomorrow might bring are experienced in the here and now, so how can we be happy at a given moment if we are worrying about the future at that same moment? That’s not a trick question The answer is, that are happiness will be affected if we are simultaneously living in fear of the future. Read more…

Do you like to be judged by others? Why then do you judge other people? Do you feel truly happy when you’re judging others? There are many reasons why we judge other people. I will touch on a few of those reasons with the hope of creating an awareness upon which you may choose to no longer judge others in the same manner in which you may be presently accustomed. It’s difficult to experience true happiness while negatively judging another person. Read more…

I was reminded this weekend of something I learned a long time ago. That being around other people is good and necessary for my spirit and to be happy. I very much enjoy writing and maintaining this and my wife’s blog. However, sitting in front of computers alone, for up to twelve hours a day, every day, can be socially limiting. This has only been happening for a short time due to career changes, so I caught it early. Now it’s up to me to make the necessary changes to maintain my spiritual condition and happiness. Read more…

As much as I would love for the information on this site to help everyone who reads it, unfortunately, there will be those who cannot or will not sincerely put forth the effort necessary to be happy, healthy and at peace. Despite all of the positive information on this site, there will be those who will focus on the reasons why these principles will not work for them as opposed to why they can. Whether they are ignorant to their own misery or they are still holding on to their self-righteous ways, there are those unhappy people who just don’t seem to be able to change. Read more…

We all have thoughts and feelings, positive, negative, pleasant, unpleasant and everything in between. Let’s say for example, you have a pleasant thought followed by the corresponding pleasant feeling. What is it exactly that is feeling pleasant? I’m not a doctor so let’s keep this simple and say that all of this happens in your brain. What is it then that is aware that these thoughts and feelings arise and cease in your brain? Is your brain aware that it thinks and feels? Can your brain be aware of itself or is there another form of awareness, consciousness or soul that does not exist in the brain? Are you in your brain? Read more…

Other than ourselves, we don’t have control over much else in this life. At times, we probably struggle to control ourselves as well. How many of you can say that you are in full control of your emotions and actions one-hundred percent of the time? Did you ever regret behaving in a certain way or saying something to someone that you wish you didn’t say? Do you ever keep doing the same thing over and over again even though you know that you’ll feel bad afterward? This type of pain or grief is self-induced. Read more…