Archive for the ‘Happiness’ Category
Expressing Peace. Smiles. 41.
Smiling creates peace. In every instance, a smile generates peace, shares peace, and receives peace. When we smile, we experience what I call the Feel-Good Factor. A true, sincere smile creates a good feeling within. Just as a smile feels better on the face (because it uses fewer muscles) than a frown, the act of smiling fills our insides […]
In: Energy, Happiness, Inner Peace, Oneness, Peace, Peacefulness, Prayer, Praying, Thanksgiving · Tagged with: Christ, God, Oneness, Peace, Prayer
Expressing Peace. Hugs. 39.
“When we hug, our hearts connect and we know that we are not separate beings. Hugging with mindfulness and concentration can bring reconciliation, healing, understanding, and much happiness.” Thich Nhat Hanh For me there is a wonderful exchange of energy, spiritual wellness, and respect when I hug and am hugged by someone. It’s a physical […]
In: Energy, Happiness, Healing, Inner Peace, Peace, Peacefulness, Prayer, Praying · Tagged with: Christ, Peace, Prayer, praying
Expressing Peace. Peaceful Aging. 38
Everyone wants peaceful aging–the peaceful part at least. Our society has long revered youth and youthfulness. When I was 6, my grandmother was 50. That was ancient to me. Now I see stars of Cialis and Viagra commercials younger than my grandmother was back then. Seems like the message is: “You don’t have to be […]
In: Beauty, Energy, Happiness, Inner Peace, Love, Peace, Prayer · Tagged with: Aging, Peace, Prayer, spiritual simplicity
Expressing Peace. Portable Peace. 36.
Portable peace is peace you carry with you. Yes, but, peace at Starbucks? This is a different Expressing Peace than the Coffee Peace (20). That one dealt with the first cup of the morning. Sitting at a nearby Starbucks, I’m motivated to write about the peace surrounding me. It’s peace brought in by customers. It’s portable peace. […]