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Moral High Ground
C.G.
Recently I was confronted with the issue of “Moral High Ground”—someone was ‘taking it’, as ‘someone’ always seems to be (whether explicitly or by their airs). Who knows why. There must be some advantage. Since... More »
When were you last suprised by joy?
C.G.
Aaah, but that is the ticket, isn't it? In order to truly experience joy-a spontaneous emotion-we must allow ourselves to be in a position to be surprised. If we do not define or expect/anticipate... More »
What is happiness?
C.G.
Happiness is something you bring with you to any given situation. And if you come bearing true happiness, it is contagious to anyone willing and capable at the moment. Happiness as a pursuit? Happiness is... More »
When have you cried from happiness?
C.G.
Now and again, a few tears come from just doing something with Kathy.... or thinking of her.... sometimes when the muses have spoken something particularly touching.... on occasion when art, nature, or even some part of my... More »
Find Your Center: Personal Preferences
C.G.
After last week's article, " Finding your center ," I was asked to give some detail about my own personal tools for connecting with my center, my higher self. First of all, anything I say... More »
Find Your Center: Find Your Peace
C.G.
All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone." Pascal Of all the practices that one can pursue to provide health, clarity, stress reduction, psychological resolution, and emotional... More »
What little things make you happy?
C.G.
I am happy in an infinite number of 'little' things. But it is not so much that I find happiness in them , but that when I take time to truly appreciate little things, I... More »
All Smiles
C.G.
The blessing of smiles and joy to everyone today! Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy. Thich Nhat Hanh
What's the easiest way to become happy?
C.G.
Easy? It may be more appropriate to have asked "what is the most direct way to become happy?" the way is direct and simple, but generally far from easy....because we work against ourselves.... More »
Do you believe happiness is a choice?
C.G.
I believe we must choose to accept happiness. Some people make that choice against all the events in their lives that would lead us to expect the contrary--That to me is perhaps the greatest strength... More »
QAR
August 2008 