Category: Happiness

Carrots, eggs, and coffee

June 11, 2008 | 6 comments

A young woman went to her mother and complained that life was hard for her. She was tired of fighting and struggling. When one problem was solved, a new one appeared. She was ready to give up and quit trying.

"Into the wild"

May 14, 2008 | 5 comments

Have you seen the movie, “Into the wild?” I just watched it, and found it to be one of the most thought provoking films I’ve seen in a long time. It’s based on a true story. Young Christopher McCandless graduates

Freedom from having to get

May 8, 2008 | 5 comments

Have you ever wanted something so badly that the object of your desire constantly occupied your thought and attention? Maybe you wanted more income, a new car, another place to live, a date, a new LCD TV, a different job,

Matchmaking

April 23, 2008 | No comments yet

I just read an intriguing article in the April 17, 2008, Christian Science Monitor, titled “She’s got a date for you,” about a professional matchmaker who puts men and women together, and for no modest fee–$4800, if you’re curious. I

The Daffodil principle

April 15, 2008 | 1 comment

A inspirational story forwarded by a reader… Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, “Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over.” I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive. I promised a