“Happiness Begins With Forgiveness” by Ricky Powell
One of the major stumbling blocks on the road to happiness is the painful emotion of anger. Whether this anger is directed at a friend or loved one, or worse… yourself, it is a feeling that must be overcome and released if you are truly going to have a chance at lasting happiness. (read more)

“The Pursuit of Happiness Is Not Just Your Right, It’s Your Responsibility” by Ricky Powell
You may think the pursuit of happiness, as our forefathers mentioned in the Declaration of Independence, is that of a selfish search. However, it is one of the most selfless quests an individual can undertake. (read more)

“20 Ways to Find, Share and Sustain Happiness” by Megan McDonough
The Dalai Lama says that we all share one common aspiration: we all want to be happy; no one wants to suffer. This universal desire binds us together. At some point the realization dawns that no matter how big the paycheck is, no matter how many degrees we get, no matter how nice the house and the white picket fence is, none of it can assure happiness. (read more)

“Happiness is a Habit” by Shveita Sethi
Simply put, happiness is a habit. So can we train ourselves to be happy? (read more)

Two-Legged Dog Inspires British Troops Wounded in Afghanistan by Marc Hertz
A dog named Faith inspires others simply by being able to walk with just her two hind legs. (read more / watch video)

The Cab Ride by Unknown
I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I walked to the door and knocked…
“Just a minute”, answered a frail, elderly voice. (read more)

Discover Your Purpose by Ricky Powell
Feelings of happiness can multiply exponentially, once you discover your purpose in life and begin to implement it! (read more)

The Happiness Hype by Tania Campbell
Positive psychology is a relatively new branch of psychology. According to the Web site of the International Positive Psychology Association, the subject can be defined as “the scientific study of what enables individuals and communities to thrive.” (read more)

The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die by Alan Kearns
How many people do you know that are 60+ who are totally fulfilled with their career and their lot in life? What if you could find out a common set of principles that you could apply to achieve this goal for you? (read more)

Stop Negative Self Talk! Five Ways to Build Confidence and Happiness by Charlene M. Proctor, Ph.D
It seems our culture is ridden with negativity from the media, old parental messages, or even advertising that tells us we not good, smart, or fast enough. Even outdated ideas we carry from our own past that we’ve generated all on our own can derail us off the positive thought track and send us into a fit of negativity. How can we quickly change our energy around and build more confidence and happiness? (read more)

How to Stay Young
Here are 12 tips for staying young that I learned from my friend, Claudia (read more)

Life’s Little Handbook
39 steps to consider each day… don’t miss these! (read more)

30 Ways to Make Today a Good Day
Yesterday is history and tomorrow is merely a figment of your imagination. So if you think about it, today is the only day you’re truly alive. Here’s how to make it a good one: (read more)

The Joys of Living by Orison Swett Marden
Resolve  every morning that you will get the most out of that day, not of some day in the future, when you are better off, when you have a family, when your children are grown up, when you have overcome your difficulties.  You never will overcome them all.  (read more)