Cultivating Happiness, Awakening Joy

Research shows that gratitude is central to a happy and joyful life. Find out how it changed a 91-year old woman’s perspective. You can even watch her tell the story in her hilarious way, and follow links to more articles and research for how to incorporate more gratitude into your own life.

The wisdom of kindness

Kindness can be very simple. It’s in the little things of life: a smile, a helping hand, a thoughtful word or deed. And, what if, the next time you make a mistake, you dare to extend kindness instead of criticism towards yourself? Opening to what is possible through kindness is a simple and real way to impact the world that is right in front of you.

Know and Let Go: How Awareness Relieves Tension

In order to let go, we must first know that we are holding on. That is where awareness comes in. Mindfulness is all about awareness. It is no more complicated than to start right where you are and realize that with awareness, you CAN let go.