Happiness

Light ~ A Poem by Tagore

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Light

Tagore

Light, my light, the world-filling light,
the eye-kissing light,
heart-sweetening light!

Ah, the light dances, my darling, at the center of my life;
the light strikes, my darling, the chords of my love;
the sky opens, the wind runs wild, laughter passes over the earth.

The butterflies spread their sails on the sea of light.
Lilies and jasmines surge up on the crest of the waves of light.

The light is shattered into gold on every cloud, my darling,
and it scatters gems in profusion.

Mirth spreads from leaf to leaf, my darling,
and gladness without measure.
The heaven’s river has drowned its banks
and the flood of joy is abroad.

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You Know What You Want to Do – Do It

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“Let yourself be drawn by the stronger pull of that which you truly love.” ~ Rumi

Seeking Joy ~ A Poem by William H. Davies

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Seeking Joy

William H. Davies

Joy, how I sought thee!
Silver I spent and gold,
On the pleasures of this world,
  In splendid garments clad;
The wine I drank was sweet,
Rich morsels I did eat—
  Oh, but my life was sad!
Joy, how I sought thee!

Joy, I have found thee!
Far from the halls of Mirth,
Back to the soft green earth,
  Where people are not many;
I find thee, Joy, in hours
With clouds, and birds, and flowers—
  Thou dost not charge one penny.
Joy, I have found thee!

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A Daily Task

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“Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile.” ~ Mother Teresa

Joy ~ A Poem by Sara Teasdale

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Joy

Sara Teasdale

I am wild, I will sing to the trees,
I will sing to the stars in the sky,
I love, I am loved, he is mine,
Now at last I can die!

I am sandaled with wind and with flame,
I have heart-fire and singing to give,
I can tread on the grass or the stars,
Now at last I can live!

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Podcast ~ From Heartbreak to Healing: Transforming Grief into Strengt

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In this heartfelt episode of Journey from Grief to Healing, Dr. Ray Calabrese guides listeners through the transformative process of overcoming deep sorrow and loss. Drawing on personal stories and evocative poetry, the episode explores how shifting focus from personal pain to the interconnected beauty of life can spark the journey toward healing. Whether you’re mourning the loss of a loved one or struggling with heartbreak, this podcast offers compassionate insights and practical wisdom to help you rediscover hope, embrace resilience, and take the first steps toward a renewed life.

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It’s Time for a Great Day

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Number one on my to-do list today is to have a great day. Here are three things I’m going to do and I think everything else will fall into place and I’ll go to sleep tonight with a smile on my face and peaceful heart. 1) I am going to start the day being grateful. I’ll give thanks for a hot shower, clean water, hot coffee, oatmeal, blueberries, and good health. I’ll keep the grateful ball rolling throughout the day. 2) I am not going to think about “what I have to do” I’m just going to focus on what I am currently doing. 3) I’m going to focus on what I can control and watch the rest of the stuff drift on by. Yes, I am going to have a great day. I’m excited to get started. I hope you have a great day as well and make tomorrow even better.

Healthy Tips: Happy People Live Longer – It’s a Fact

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Feeling happy can significantly increase your longevity (52).In fact, happier individuals had a 3.7% reduction in early death over a 5-year study period (53Trusted Source). A study of 180 Catholic nuns analyzed their self-reported levels of happiness when they first entered the monastery and later compared these levels to their longevity. Those who felt happiest at 22 years of age were 2.5 times more likely to still be alive six decades later (54Trusted Source). Finally, a review of 35 studies showed that happy people may live up to 18% longer than their less happy counterparts (55Trusted Source).

NOTE: You’ve read the data, c’mon smile. That’s it. I know it’s hard to smile some days. With practice you’ll be a ray of sunshine and you’ll light up every room you’re in.

Childhood Memories

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When I was a kid I enjoyed going fishing. My favorite fishing hole was Mosquito Mill. It was a large pond. It had northern pike, bass, perch, catfish, and bluegill. I’d ride my bike a mile to Mosquito Mill. My favorite lure already on my fishing line. My fishing pole held tightly across the front of my bike with my two hands. I tmust have been quite a scene to passerbys. Here I am pedaling like crazy, a fishing pole extending on either side of my handlebars, and a grin a mile wide. I’d escape from home before my mom gave me chores to do. The chores would fall to my brother. Served him right for getting into my baseball cards. LOL. I’d stay until the mosquitos got to me. Usually about an hour. Maybe I could quietly sneak in, grab my ball glove and head to the park and see if there were enough guys to start a pick up game. That’s a good memory. I hope you have good memories of your childhood as well.

It’s All There Waiting for You

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“Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.” ~ Marcus Aurelius

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