If, in fact, happiness runs in a circular motion, it makes sense, as Carole said, that happiness begets happiness, just as gratitude begets gratitude and peace begets peace. It seems, however, that not all of us have the same chemical make-up and for some getting the happiness going is a little harder than for others. The Newsweek article gave some great suggestions for … [Read more...] about Happiness Runs, Part 2
Archives for November 2011
Happiness Runs, Happiness Runs…
"Happiness runs in a circular motion, thought is like a little boat upon the sea...you can have everything if you let yourself be...la la la la... " by Donovan Leitch I read an incredibly interesting article in Newsweek magazine, this weekend. Apparently, Dr. Weil is everywhere, promoting his new book, Spontaneous Happiness. I love the way he thinks, love the idea that … [Read more...] about Happiness Runs, Happiness Runs…
More than Enough
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. Melody Beattie, Quoted in "Simple … [Read more...] about More than Enough
Beyond the Rainbow…
By now we have all heard about how important it is to fill our plates with a rainbow of colors but do we think about how important the absence of color is, too? Adding white fruits and vegetables can cut one's risk of stroke in half! When thinking white, make sure to think under the skin, too. Consider adding bananas, cauliflower, onions, garlic, cucumbers to your daily … [Read more...] about Beyond the Rainbow…
11/11/11
Last night's dinner offered a choice of soups, sweet potato or 10 beans, with salad and cornbread, followed by roasted zucchini, brussel sprouts and eggplant, an Amy's veggie pizza and barbecued tofu steaks. Dessert got out of hand-- I made Rita's pumpkin muffins (with devils food cake mix) Veronica brought cookies she baked and Derek brought half of a left over carrot cake … [Read more...] about 11/11/11