The Happiness Challenge
happiness, being, values, Anne Hartley
Wayne Dyer says, “Infinite patience brings immediate results” and it’s true. Acting like a patient person is a way of demonstrating faith.
When we have done as much as we can and we can do no more, then we need to get on with our lives knowing that what we want will come in the perfect time and the perfect way. Continue reading
A very lovely lady gave me a gift of some rosary beads which she bought in India. As I grew up a Catholic I’ve had many sets of rosary beads but these are the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. I no longer say the rosary and I was perplexed as to what to do with them for a while, then I had the inspired idea to say a gratitude rosary. Now as I go to sleep I touch each bead (60 in all) I say something that I’m grateful for. Now these beads sit on my bedside table and every time I look at them I remember all that I have to be grateful for. Continue reading
Imagine if you developed the habit of being grateful for everything that happens in your life, the good and the bad, how much easier your life would be.
Start your new year by focusing on being grateful for being you. Each day think about the things that you like about yourself; this could include your appearance, nature, personality, intelligence and so on. Then give thanks for all of the strengths that you have and give thanks for all of the challenges as well.
By focusing on gratitude rather than trying to change yourself you move into a state of consciousness that makes life easier.
Christmas is the time of year when we traditionally give gifts and I encourage you to be generous in your giving, but not to the point where you make life hard for yourself. Continue reading