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Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Capturing Moments of Happiness

Many depressed people can’t conceive of feeling “happy.” The purpose of this section is to show you that you do experience at least momentary happiness on occasion. Most people, even those who aren’t depressed, don’t feel elation—a state of intense happiness—on a regular basis. However, they do experience the many shades of happiness that are also available to you: Pleasure (watching a kitten play) Enjoyment (reveling in a hot bath or shower) Satisfaction (finishing a task) A sense of mastery (completing a difficult project) Relief (finishing a task you’d dreaded) Gratitude (when someone, even a stranger, unexpectedly does something nice for you in some small way, such as opening the door for you, picking up something you’ve dropped, or catching up to you to return something you inadvertently left behind in a cafe or on the subway) The purpose of noticing these approximations of happiness is this: first, to show you tha...

Posted By newharb / 12:00 AM / Tuesday, June 02, 2009

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Ten Steps to Happiness and Emotional Fulfillment

By guest blogger Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. We all want to feel happy and each one of us has different ways of getting there. Here are ten steps that you can take to increase your joie de vivre and bring more happiness into you life. 1. We are not alone. No this isn't about ET, it's about OP - other people. Studies show that we are happiest when we are around those who are also happy. Stick with those who are joyful and you'll smile more. 2. Hold on to your values. What you find true, what you know is fair, and what you believe in are all values. Over time, the more you honor them, the better you will feel about yourself and those you love. 3. Accept the good. Look at your life and take stock of what's working and don't push away something just because it isn't perfect. When good things happen, even the very little ones, let them in. 4. Imagine the best. Don't be afraid to look at what you really want and ...

Posted By newharb / 12:00 AM / Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Ten Steps to Happiness and Emotional Fulfillment

By guest blogger Barton Goldsmith, Ph.D. We all want to feel happy and each one of us has different ways of getting there. Here are ten steps that you can take to increase your joive de vive and bring more happiness into you life. 1. We are not alone. No this isn't about ET, it's about OP - other people. Studies show that we are happiest when we are around those who are also happy. Stick with those who are joyful and you'll smile more. 2. Hold on to your values. What you find true, what you know is fair, and what you believe in are all values. Over time, the more you honor them, the better you will feel about yourself and those you love. 3. Accept the good. Look at your life and take stock of what's working and don't push away something just because it isn't perfect. When good things happen, even the very little ones, let them in. 4. Imagine the best. Don't be afraid to look at what you really want and ...

Posted By newharb / 12:00 AM / Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

The Joy of the World

The energy flowing between you, your body, and your connections with the body of the world can be consciously appreciated - if you pay close enough attention. Let this practice of mindful listening to a larger body tune you in to the joy of the world. The next time you are part of an audience or group of people who are laughing, decide to explore the energetic connections of joy. Set your intention. For example, "May this practice inspire and enliven me." Direct your mindful attention to the sounds of laughter; notice the loudness, the high and low tones, the rising and fading sounds, and the quiet spaces. As thoughts or stories arise in your mind, let them go without following them. Notice the sensations in your body as the laughter flows around you. Enjoy the moment as your body feels the joyful energy flowing through it. Take comfort in the sounds of joy. You are part of this laughter and human c...

Posted By newharb / 12:00 AM / Wednesday, April 22, 2009