Of all the greatest mysteries of life, what seems to perplex us the most is its meaning. We live it but when asked to describe what it means, we’re not sure what to say. Some believe it is our daily experiences that make up this concept called, “life.”

Yet others say it is a joke, and you are the punch-line.

The sum total collective of our experience as a human… is that life? What about the animal and plant kingdoms? They have life, too. The Earth is full of life.

So are the cosmos to the furthest reaches of the universe, and beyond.

The microscopic to the macro-cosmic is teaming with life. So this electric current of intelligence that flows through us all… this awareness of concept called life that connects and animates the entire universe as one Being, dissected into a plethora of individual aspects of Self… what is the purpose of the whole?

And if there is a purpose for life on this planet (or anywhere else) how do we find it?

Countless people throughout history have searched for their purpose, and found it.

Those who have crafted and carved out their own destiny, motivated by unshakable faith in their purpose and impenetrable Will have served their purpose and lived fully.

But for those who have no path, or one is chosen for them, or forced upon them… there is no future. No sense of destiny… and thus no Will, no motivating factor and no inspiring force to compel them and keep them going.

So is it true that we were all ‘created’ with a specific, individual purpose to serve while we are alive… or is this concept an incredibly clever way to control the thoughts, feelings and actions of the masses? Because if the TRUE meaning of life is simply “to live” then there is no pre-determined destiny for anyone, or any thing.

And yet we understand there is a purpose for each cell in our bodies. Our cells know their purpose without question. Their entire lives as individual cells are dedicated to serving the greater good for the whole – you. This is the true meaning of life. To serve.

When you are in a spirit of service, you bring good into the world. Not service to any one thing, idea or concept… in service not just to mankind, but to the whole activity of life itself, in all its majestic, mysteriously divine aspects and qualities.

This demands respect for life, as the whole that it is. It is common for mankind to love one thing and hate another… yet both of these are coming from the same source… you’re both cells inside a gigantic conceptual ‘Being’… you’re still on the same team.

So what does it mean then, to be in a spirit of service? Every spiritual document of every creed and belief has this value at the core of every system. Be kind to others. Treat others the way you prefer others to treat you. Help people whenever the opportunity to do so presents itself, without demanding monetary reward or status for it.

Everything we do, is for selfish reasons. Even if you help another person, you are doing so to feel better yourself… about yourself. Deeply within, we understand the hard truth that we never do anything for another person that does not benefit us in some way, even if to confirm our belief that “I am a good person” etc… so this is paradoxical.

It is our purpose to serve the greater whole, and yet it selfishly gratifies the ego.

But even though that may be true, to wear an attitude of doing good in the world from the smallest action to the biggest world-changing idea or invention can only bring one into full alignment with the sensation of fullness, of self-satisfaction, which when we feel this sensation we say we are fulfilling our purpose, because it feels ‘right.’

So our purpose then is to live and create in our world, and to serve our creation so that it manifests our life as beautiful and in harmony with the whole.

It doesn’t matter if the people you surround yourself with don’t see it quite that way, and have hate in their hearts from ignorance of the whole and like to talk about other people in a negative way, or wish harm on others for whatever reason.

Your life is not theirs. You’re sharing the same current of action and intelligence called “life” but your perspective is unique, just as the perspective of each cell is unique – and yet they all work together for the whole.

Don’t worry about what others think of themselves, other people, or you.

Remain focused on your purpose, your destiny… it is whatever you create it to be through the thoughts you hold in your mind and accept as the truth… the emotions you attach to those thoughts, the actions you take based on those emotions… the habits you make based on those actions… and the lifestyle you live based on those habits.

Service to the whole is service to Self. The greatest service you can do, is to find what brings you the gift of passion… and do that. When you are in the state of passion, you uplift everyone around you, which can impact their lives in dramatically positive ways.

It doesn’t matter what activity that is, let no one rob you of it. Find your passion for this is your purpose as the cell-to-the-greater-Being that you are. Your cells are you, just as much as the whole thing called the body, is you. Microscopic to Macro-cosmic.

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Life is good, really good. Sometimes I feel like the good karma train picked me up, and simply refuses to let me off. I have an amazing wife, a teenage son that makes me glow with pride, good health, a wonderful family and the best friends a guy could ask for. I have a lot to be grateful for. For many years now, “thank you” has become my meditation as I start each day.

But the truth is, life was not always this good. It wasn’t all that long ago, when the resume’ of my life looked radically different. At one time, my life was filled with nearly everything people try to avoid. Experiencing everything from unhappy relationships to financial struggles, poor health, depression, and an endless stream of negative habits was a part of my daily life.

It seemed that no matter how hard I tried, happiness was constantly eluding me and disappointment became my shadow. It also seemed as if I was paving the way for a future that sadly resembled my father’s…until he took his own life at the age of 54. This was a defining moment for me. Once the shock of losing my father began to fade, clarity and a new sense of purpose became the dominant force in my life. I remember feeling as if I had “met myself” for the very first time while also becoming conscious of my life’s true purpose. It was in that moment that I had made a major decision. Not only would I change my own life, but I would also make a difference in the lives of others.

During the next several years, I totally immersed myself into the teachings of the world’s greatest personal and spiritual development gurus. Eckhart Tolle, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Ram Dass, and The Dalai Lama became some of my most influential teachers. Through workshops and spending way too much time in the self-help section at Borders, (the employees there must think I’m a total mess) I had literally learned hundreds of techniques for living a fulfilling life, but something still seemed to be missing.

Although the ideas I learned had a major impact on the quality of my life, I was still searching for that one universal path to happiness that worked for everyone. Whether you’re African American, Caucasian, Native American, Asian, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Atheist or have four legs and a tail-I knew there had to be something that benefited all of us, simply because we all want the same thing in life…to be happy.

Enlightenment and epiphanies can show up in some pretty strange ways. The Buddha found it under a Boddhi tree, Nelson Mandela in prison and spiritual guru Ram Dass through psychedelic drugs.

Little did I know, mine would arrive in the form of a hard-shelled reptile simply trying to cross the road-a turtle. But this wasn’t just any turtle, this was the world’s most optimistic one. He was tenaciously determined to cross twenty feet of tar as cars zoomed by at 55 mph. (Yes, I said He – only a male turtle would be stubborn enough to think he could actually make it).

But today was his lucky day. My wife’s quick driving reflexes not only ensured that “turtle soup” would not be for dinner that night, but her act of kindness would eventually become the foundation for everything I teach today. As unusual as this sounds, the simple act of pulling our car over, removing this little turtle from harms way, and placing him back into the wild, caused something extraordinary to happen inside of me.

As I stood there holding this tiny creature in my hands, a wave of pure joy came over me. It was that warm, teary-eyed sensation that we feel during life’s greatest moments; like falling in love or the birth of a child. I honestly felt as if my heart was completely opening up as everything stood still around me. In no way would I have described it as “enlightenment”, but there was no doubt about it-helping this little turtle just felt so damn good!

But why?

After all, it’s just a turtle, right? And then it hit me. I finally realized what was happening. At that point, a flood of inspiring thoughts surged through me. I walked back to the car, opened my journal and wrote eight words that would later prove to be life changing for me:“kindness creates happiness” and “live a life of kindness”.

It was the answer I had been looking for. The secret to inner peace and lasting happiness was kindness. Not “random acts of” or simply being nice, but rather as…a way of life. I had already known the benefits of kindness through studying many eastern philosophies, but I had never actually considered it as a lifestyle.

But, this day was just beginning…

Just thirty minutes after my mini-epiphany, my wife and I arrived at our original destination-a country garden show. After walking around for just a few minutes, a gentle faced 60-something looking man waved me over to the front porch of his farmhouse, for no apparent reason. The entire setting was like a scene out of an old movie-weathered rocking chairs-the smell of cookies baking-and a coon cat that looked as old as the farmhouse itself.

“Let her look around, come and sit with me” he said. I had no idea what to expect, but as I sunk into the large wicker chair beside him, I couldn’t help feeling that he was going to say something profound. After all, if a turtle can change my life, why not a wise old farmer?

After a brief hello and a polite introduction, we simply sat in silence and let the sunlight warm our faces. After what seemed like an eternity, he finally spoke…

“You know” he said, “I’ve often thought that the meaning of life is making things a little bit easier for those around us, what do you think?” I was speechless. It felt like I had just been hit on the head again with life’s big karma stick. He went on to tell me his version of “the secrets to life” and how “true happiness can only be found by loving and serving others”. Finally he finished with, “oh, and don’t forget…you really gotta’ love the one you’re with…yourself”.

Life was obviously trying to tell me something.

In the days and weeks that followed, the world looked completely different to me. The more I studied and tested my “kindness creates happiness” theory, the more I was blown away by its life-changing power. It seemed as if it was the cure to so many of life’s ailments.

Negative emotions such as anger, depression, bitterness, jealousy and hatred simply could not survive when confronted by thoughts or acts of kindness. But there was more. Studies were showing that kindhearted people were receiving amazing benefits in life, such as: fulfilling relationships, a lower rate of divorce, a strong sense of spirituality, relief from anxiety and depression, deep feelings of self-worth, jobs they loved and, they even lived longer!

In addition to those benefits, kindhearted people also experienced “karmic kindness”. By thinking and acting in kind ways, they were attracting unexpected new opportunities and positive events into their life, proving that there are magnetic qualities to our thoughts and actions.

It was a no-brainer. Kind people were happier, healthier and had more fulfilling lives. But, this also made me wonder; if kindness can create happiness, why are there so many unhappy people in the world? What is causing so much suffering? The answer was so incredibly obvious that I swear I heard the universe say, “duh?”! If kindness creates happiness then… unkindness creates unhappiness. It was just that simple. People that are unkind towards others, the environment and especially themselves…end up being the unhappiest people on the planet!

This was a huge wake up call to self-responsibility. I realized that most of my disappointments in life were simply because I had been unkind to others and especially to myself. After spending much of my life thinking “what’s in it for me”, my new inner mantra became; “am I being kind?”

This one simple question changed my life. So, whenever I feel the need to disagree with my wife, lash out at a rude employee in the mall or even before I shove ten cookies into my mouth, (obvious unkindness toward my body) I go within and ask; “am I being kind?” These four little words have become my source to inner peace. It has created many positive changes in me such as recycling and acting more “green” and consciously respecting all of life. I even stopped setting the mousetraps in the garage. (My wife is going to flip out when she reads that last one).

Another big change in my life was the irresistible urge to perform “spontaneous acts of kindness”. Things like buying coffee for strangers and giving money to the homeless just seemed natural. Each kind act felt like a blissful surge of energy through my chest. But what became even more exhilarating were the intense feelings of warmth towards everyone around me-especially difficult people. Whether there was someone who acted rude in traffic or an inconsiderate person in line at the grocery store, I no longer felt anxious or offended-I simply wished for their happiness. That’s when I realized what it truly meant to be living kindness.

Many things have changed for me since “the turtle incident” and discovering the power of kindness. Although I had no idea how a kindness advocate could support a family, I decided to close the doors of my successful business and do exactly what I’ve taught so many others to do, “listen to your heart”. It was the best decision I have ever made. Has it been easy? Not always. There were many times when I questioned this journey and my ability to “change the world” through kindness. But because of the amazing people that surround me each day, The Kindness Center has evolved into something beyond my wildest dreams. If it were not for my wonderful wife Cara, my son Alex, and my loving family and friends…none of this would exist today.

Also, to all of the people who come to my talks, endure my long-winded stories, (like this one) and believe in my vision for a happier, and especially kinder world…thank you! You are the reason I can live out this dream every single day.

With love and gratitude…

Michael

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“Brad Yates is a master teacher. He is a warm, loving,powerful, effective, transformative force for good. I totally endorse his work.” – Jack Canfield

I agree – as do many others throughout the world – which is why I jumped at the chance to include a few more of his powerful videos in the ezine…

As Brad puts it…

If there’s something you want, but can’t seem to get, why not…?

If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always gotten.

In order to get different results, you need to do different things – or, in some cases, do things differently.

But let’s face it, trying to change what you do without changing how you see yourself is difficult, if not impossible. 80-90% of our behavior is unconscious. If you are not seeing yourself as successful, you will not naturally take successful action. You can try to consciously compel yourself to do something not congruent with your self-identity… but only 10-20% of the time. Then you’ll go back to your old ways of thinking and feeling, which lead to your old actions, which lead to the same old results.

Perhaps you know what I’m talking about…?

If you are tired of it being a struggle to do the things it takes to get what you want… you’ll want to tap along with these videos…

Making it Happen

Allowing Money (and other good stuff)

and, if at all possible, be in San Francisco this June – because that is when Brad is taking his work live – in a powerful weekend seminar that if at all possible is not to be missed…

Tapping Into Success Beyond Belief

You will never outperform your self-image. So… it’s time to see yourself as someone who can achieve success!

What you currently have is indicative of how you are currently seeing yourself. If the gap between what you have and what you want is uncomfortable, you can change your desires to match what you are already experiencing, or… you can decide you can be, do and have more.

If you can join Brad in June you will spend a weekend shifting your perception of who you really are and what you can really achieve – and cultivating the freedom to achieve success beyond what you currently believe is possible.

Check out the details by visiting Tapping Into Success Beyond Belief

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A friend recently sent me a link to learn more about Project Forgive and halfway through watching the short movie I just knew that I wanted in…

from the site…

Life happens.

We lose our jobs, we face bankruptcy and foreclosure. Some of us are dealing with a divorce, others of us are facing life threatening illnesses such as cancer. Culturally, we see deep political fighting, immigration issues, war, despair and violence. In the face of all this, how can we find the courage to forgive and cause a new realm of possibility, a new conversation?

We want to find out, so we’re making a documentary that will dive into a simple, yet complicated inquiry. The film will include exquisite stories of courageous forgiveness from celebrities, thought leaders, and people whose stories have yet to be told. Just like the one that inspired us to create the film.

I have been sitting here attempting to come up with the “right” words to motivate you to visit…

Project Forgive

and to get involved – either by sharing your stories, backing the movie, or just by passing the link along to everyone you know…

This project is sooooooo important – especially in these chaotic times.  I work with so many people who come to me with the poison of unforgiveness clouding their ability to live their Highest and Best Lives – and a poison it is.  Holding grudges, feeling “wronged”, doesn’t just affect the people who have “wronged you” – it slowly poisons you – as well as everyone who cares about you.  It sucks on your energy and motivation, it turns the world gray, and held long enough it will make you sick

By getting involved in a project like this one we can make a difference – in all of our lives…

So get involved with Project Forgive  – and then come back and share with us your own forgiveness stories…..

please

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“So teach him to close the door”, my daughter Emma responded after listening to me complain, again, about the dog coming in from the back door, bringing with him a blast of Buffalo January cold air.

Teach a dog to close a door behind him? You got to be kidding. That has got to be a really, really hard thing to do, and I do not have any dog training credentials following my name.

But then she took it a step further. “Come on Kolby”, she said, grabbing some treats and positioning him in front of the open door. “touch”

And “touch” he did, which moved the door to a closed position. She rewarded him with a treat, smiled, looked at me, and said “see!”.

And I saw and became convinced. Over the last few days I have been consistent with Kolby. Each time he comes in I bring him back to the open door and ask him to close (I changed the target word, making the command more specific). There have been failures, but lately more and more successes. And I knew we turned the corner this morning when he asked to be let out just so I would open the door, so that he could close it and be treated.

WOW

There remains work to be done. I have to remove the hand signal and work so that he will close the door from a distance. But, I now realize, with consistency of focus the task will be completed, and, with the way things are progressing, completed quickly.

What a wonderful treat to have a dog that can close the door after himself. Even more wonder can be found in the lessons I learned so clearly from both Emma and Kolby.

A wish is just a wish until you decide to take action.

Once you decide to accomplish a goal, and decide that it “is” easy (remember Emma’s assurance), then it becomes easy to do what needs to be done. Just start doing it.

As long as one holds on to the belief that it is “too hard”, than it remains “too hard” and out of reach.

Working towards the accomplishment of a goal can be loads of fun, and full of lots and lots of treats.

So what have you been wishing for lately? And what has been stopping you from getting started?

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About the Author

Cyndi Krupp has spent the last ten years in study, meditation, contemplation and prayer and the more she learns the more she realizes she hasn’t yet begun to scratch the surface. Through her work putting together the weekly Evolution Ezine she intends to bring to the world community as many different approaches to Living Our Highest Best Life that she can.

There are Many Ways up the Mountain

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This is a sad time and a sad generation. Although there is no world war, although the technology to live a comfortable life has never been as advanced, although we can now reach one another in a click of a button; all the good things we possess can’t seem to cast away the dark clouds that hang everywhere, obscuring the azure sky, blocking the warmth of our bright and faithful sun.

Stripped of its radiance, we walk on cold pavements each day, flaunting the calloused hearts that hold back our tears, wandering the streets hurriedly, as though we knew where we should be going. The truth however is that we walk naked, pretending we are strong, numbing our hearts and killing our souls, just so we can get by, just so we’d be the people our twisted society wants us to transform into.

Rich and poor alike are dying within, the humanity of their souls being sucked away either by the necessity of their survival or by their meaningless ambitions. Where then can we find that little piece of heaven, that small flame of hope that would keep us from stumbling in the dark?

I urge you to look more closely, for it is there, streaking through the thick fog, making its way through the darkness.

Busy morning. You hurry off to work unable to take a single bite of breakfast. You arrive at your office. You see what’s on top of your table. Coffee and croissant with a sweet note from a dear friend. You pause for a while, you savor the strong aroma of java, and take a good sip. Not much for a tv commercial, but enough to catch the first glimpse of sunlight of your day. A little piece of heaven.

-You got busted at work. On your way home you went through a hell of a traffic jam. Then right there at your doorstep, your two-year old child opens up her arms and hugs you. You feel her tiny fingers holding on unto you. She kisses you. Numerous little kisses that take away all your tiredness and frustrations. A little piece of heaven.

-A storm has just passed. The city lay in flood and ruins. In a few moments more, children emerge from their houses. They proudly carry the paper boats they have just made. No flood could dampen their spirits, no storm could darken the light in their eyes. You hear their laughter. You get infected with their joy. A little piece of heaven.

-It’s way past lunch. The young scavenger still has to search heaps of garbage before she could buy anything to eat. Something unexpectedly catches her eyes. A soiled doll with blue eyes, a red apron, and a missing leg. She smiles for her good fortune. She’s just found a gift for her little sister’s birthday! A little piece of heaven.

Christmas. An old lady lives alone. The doorbell suddenly rings. The house is quickly flooded with young
professionals bearing gifts for their old teacher. They could not forget her motherly hand. They remain thankful for her wisdom. A little piece of heaven.

-A rebellious daughter. A patient and prayerful mother. A realization that brings a lasting change. Repentance. Daughter graduates valedictorian in her class. Mother listens to her speech, tears streaming down her cheeks. A little piece of heaven.

-A man stricken with AIDS and considered an outcast. An old nun who reaches out, treats his wounds and embraces him warmly, passing no judgement, no fear, no condemnation. The man smiles and looks up to heaven. He breathes his last, but in that last breath was a breath of hope, and a renewed faith in God. A little piece of heaven.

Have you seen them? Have you caught a single piece of happiness lately? You may not be looking. Or you may not feel you can give some little piece today. Look. Believe. Smile. A smile brings out a lot of sunbeams, and attracts streaks of happiness along the way. Catch a piece today, your very own piece of heaven.

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Many spiritual seekers are fascinated by the development of psychic abilities like remote viewing, telepathy and astral projection. While seeming incredible to some skeptics, the unlocking of these abilities is a natural consequence of pursuing a spiritual discipline aimed at direct communion with God or the ultimate reality. This is the path of the mystic.

In the process of studying and applying the universal laws which govern the universe, a student of mysticism will begin to unveil his or her inner senses. That is, the counterparts of his or her objective senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste and smell will awaken, which are often referred to as psychic abilities.

There are two aspects to prepare you to unlock these abilities:

1) Awareness that they are real; and
2) Clearing your energy centers, especially the pineal and pituitary glands.

STEP 1: AWARENESS

Remote Viewing

Remote viewing is the name given to the ability to see objects that are distantly located in time or space using your “inner vision.” In the late ’70s, researchers at Stanford Research Institute (SRI) conducted tests under a Defense Department grant.

Using psychics, they were able to develop a set of rigorous protocols. Amazingly, what they discovered was that almost anyone could learn to remote view. At this point the program left the lab and operated under various names, such as Grill Flame and Stargate, to spy on the Soviets, among other things.

While seemingly new, this practice is an aspect of the more general concept of clairvoyance, which mystics have practiced for ages. The remote viewing program was officially “halted” in the ’90s. Many of the participants who worked in these programs, as well as other government programs that develop psychic abilities or ESP, have spoken to me of their experiences.

Telepathy

Telepathy is the ability to send and receive thoughts using only your inner senses. It is another skill mystics have practiced for ages. The object of mysticism is not primarily to develop such skills, but rather to experience direct communion with God or the ultimate reality. However, while working toward this goal your inner senses will begin to emerge.

Everyone has latent psychic abilities. Over 70% of Americans report having had some sort of psychic experience. You likely have had your own. The first step to developing these abilities is to understand that they are real.

Astral Projection or Out-of-Body Experience

Astral projection or astral travel is the mystic ability to project your psychic body separately from your physical body to enable it to travel through time and space. An out-of-body experience is another name, but astral projection and astral travel implies the conscious, intentional ability and not merely a chance event that may occur while sleeping.

The Illuminati

Throughout the ages, there have been stories of secret societies that help members to develop mystical skills. Dan Brown, author of the NY Times bestseller, The DaVinci Code, refers to one secret society, the Illuminati, as “one of the most powerful unseen forces in global politics.”

Illuminati literally means “Illuminated Ones.” In theory, members of this group would be advanced souls trying to uplift humanity. Sadly, when most people refer to the Illuminati, they are referring to a number of secret groups that have no interest in humanity’s welfare.

The good news is that there are a number of “Illuminated Ones” that act behind the scenes to thwart the evil plans of the bad apples. These are the true mystics, seeking the welfare of all. As more people “wake up” to what is happening, the faster these wicked plans will be overturned.

Why is this knowledge kept secret?

It is easy to grasp why spy agencies would not want to share their knowledge with the public. For other reasons, neither do the mystics. By tradition, only those deemed worthy received access to these secrets. In addition, those who violated their oaths of secrecy and revealed this hidden knowledge were severely punished.

In today’s world, many of these “mysteries” are publicly available. The problem is that you may not have the time or inclination to study and benefit from them. Even when you do make the effort, the information is often disjointed and difficult to sort out. Discernment is needed.

STEP 2: CLEARING YOUR ENERGY CENTERS (PSYCHIC CENTERS)

Your two most important psychic centers are located in the center of your brain: your pituitary and pineal glands. These glands correspond to the sixth and seventh chakras of eastern thought and account for 75% of your psychic abilities.

Intuition is your higher self communicating with you via these two energy centers. (Gut-feel is the stimulation of the nerve ganglia in the pit of your stomach and, while often valuable, is better defined as instinct.)

Your glands can be activated safely by sacred vowel sounds. The sound “Aum” or “Om” is one such sacred sound. Chanting it stimulates the pineal gland. Another way to activate these glands is by energy. Since their function is to step down the higher frequency vibrations of the higher planes, clearly, the energy required to stimulate these glands must also be of a higher vibration.

When you clear out these centers, you will more easily perceive the more subtle vibrations of your higher self and these higher worlds. Furthermore, by flushing the discordant thoughts, feelings and emotions from your mental and emotional bodies, you will be less likely to be distracted by negative, stagnant energies and more easily commune with your True Self, i.e. God.

Best wishes for a mystically inspired life,
Ed

If you’d like to clear out your energy centers to help awaken your psychic abilities and let you tap into your innermost self, please visit: Energy Center Clearing. For more insights and practical guidance on how mystic principles can improve your life, please visit: Mystic Secrets Revealed.

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15 Daily Actions For Making You Feel Happier

In his book “The Happiness Prescription”, renowned Spiritual Guru Deepak Chopra says that happiness is the goal of every other goal”

And how true that is!

You see, happiness is something that we all want. Whatever we do, we do so because we feel we will feel better in the having of it.

Happiness is a state of mind that comes from within, regardless of the circumstances we are in. And only when we are happy, can we spread happiness to those around us. Being Happy is our real nature.  And anything other than that means we are not what we should be.

When we feel joy, ecstasy and happiness, we are in vibrational harmony with the Universe, and we open the gates to unlimited abundance.

Every day of our lives should be nothing short of revelry – revelry of a different kind. Not the ones we often see at drunken parties, but something that goes deeper. Much deeper.  We are talking about merry-making that comes from within. Merry-making that is felt, more than seen.

So why not make it our life’s goal to revel every day, and live in complete bliss and ecstasy? Why not get High on Happiness?

We have come up with 15 simple daily actions that you can perform today and immediately start feel good.

These actions might seem insignificant in themselves, but let not their simplicity fool you! Doing them will have a profound positive impact in your life. Just do them… and see how you feel!

1. 1. Today, get some flowers for your husband and thank him for being a part of your life.
   (If you are a male, then send flowers to your wife)

Send your husband a bunch of flowers, and tell him you love him. And thank him:
- For being part of your life.
- For the special bond that you share.
- For all the wonderful times you have shared over the years .
- For the times he has been there to help you.
- For the joyful moments you have shared.
- For being an understanding friend.

Be genuine about your compliments.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

1. 2. Today, call up 2 of your elderly relatives and spend some time chatting with them.

There are not many people who take out time to talk to their elderly relatives. If you call them up, they will appreciate it a lot, considering the fact that not many in your family will have the inclination to call them.

There are many life lessons that you can learn from the elderly. Take your time with them and talk to them in order to gain a better perspective on life.  You will be surprised to know so many things about them that you did not earlier know.

This would even give them a chance to talk to you about so many things that they wanted someone to share with.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

3. Today, indulge in your favorite sport or hobby.

Indulging in your favorite fun activity de-stresses you and adds more fun to your life.
It helps you defocus from day-to-day problems and gets your creativity flowing.

If you regularly spend time doing the things you love, you will become more relaxed and calm,
and will be able maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

4. Today, take out time to organize and un-clutter your wardrobe.

A cluttered wardrobe adds to the miseries of a cluttered mind.

Clean the things that are in there. Throw out the things that you don’t need… like old bank statements, clothes that you no longer wear or just about anything unwanted that is adding to the clutter.

Once you are done organizing your wardrobe, stand back and take a look at it. You will be very pleased with yourself for clearing that mess.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

5.  Today, don’t switch on the television. Instead spend quality time with your family, undistracted.

The modern world is a curious stage because even though boundaries are shrinking, thanks to technology, families are being torn apart due to a general lack of emotional space. Today, after you reach home, avoid the television, avoid your computer, and just spend that time with your family.

Have dinner with them. Ask your family about their day and what they did. Play with your children, and share some precious moments together.

Taking this simple step will help you communicate with each other more openly. And will also help bring your family closer.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

6. Today, hug a family member tight.

A physical expression of your love is not something that you need to be embarrassed about. Quite to the contrary, hugging a family member tight is necessary to express your innermost feelings for them.

Before you leave for work today or after you return, give any one of your family members a tight hug. You will instantly find a smile creeping into your face.

You can try doing this when you return from work, because this will instantly take the stress off your mind and trigger the release endorphins to make you feel better. Your family member will feel good too, thanks to this sudden display of affection from your part!

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

7. Today, smile and greet at least 5 people. They may be your friends, acquaintances or even unknown people.

Today, you can do something to warm your own heart and of those around you. Smile and greet 5 people you meet today. These people could be your acquaintances, your friends or even total strangers.

Smiling improves your overall vitality and enhances the quality of your looks, giving you a pleasant appearance and freeing mental blocks on a social level.

Research shows that people who smile often are at a lower risk of contracting heart disease when compared to those who do not.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

8. Today, sleep one hour earlier than usual and give your body some extra rest!

Sleep is an important factor in a healthy individual’s life. Studies show that those who sleep seven hours a day face fewer incidents of chronic stress and psychosomatic problems in their lives at a later stage.

Sleep refreshes your body, giving your mental and physical faculties the time to recuperate from the constant movement of everyday life. It also burns a small number of calories.

Today, you can be kind to your body and give it some extra time to recuperate. Sleep one hour earlier than usual tonight and wake up at the same time you usually wake up every morning. You will notice that your day will begin on a positive note and you will be filled with more energy to begin a new day.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

9. Today, buy a few candies and distribute them to at least 5 people. If someone asks you why you are distributing them, say because you are Happy!

True joy comes from giving, no matter how insignificant the gift is. If you feel like doing something unusually nice today, you can go about in your neighborhood or in your workplace and distribute candy to a few people.

If they ask you the reason for it, simply tell them that you are happy today!

Do this with different people and note their reactions. They might look puzzled and amused in the beginning but your act will elicit a smile and a warm ‘Thank You’ from them.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

10. Today, consciously be aware of any negative emotion (anger, hatred, worry, despair, tension, stress etc) that rises within you. And as soon as they appear, make an effort to immediately stop them.

Today, just be aware of your inner state of mind. Ask yourself how you are feeling.  And if you feel a negative emotion – anger, hatred, worry, tension, stress, just any negative emotion, make a mental effort to stop this emotion.

You can do this by focusing on your tasks at hand, or by simply working out. You might even count till 10, or simply focus on your breathing. You might even consider meditating. Learning to control your emotions will help you become more positive and happier!

Check your “Happiness Meter!”


11. Today, sincerely compliment at least 5 people

It takes nothing to compliment someone!

It could be your spouse, a colleague at work, a friend, or even a complete stranger!
Genuinely complimenting someone will bring an instant smile on their face and yours as well.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

12. Today, Pray for the success and good health of 2 people. Do it sincerely.

While a prayer might not sound like much, it is an effective way to express your positive, sincere intentions for a loved one or a friend.

If you are an atheist and do not believe in the power of a prayer, you can simply wish for the success of 2 people you know.

Positive intentions mentioned in prayers can make you feel good about yourself as well. It can help you to develop a more giving nature and show a bigness of heart on your part. Be sincere about your prayers.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

13. Today, visit a scenic spot and spend some time with nature

There are so many beautiful things in nature that we can appreciate…

The beautiful flowering trees, the magnificent sunsets, the enchanting lakes, the chirping of the birds, the meadows, the wavering fronds, the smell of flowers, the playful bees…

Today spare some time to enjoy the beauty abounding in nature. It will give you a sense of oneness with the Universe. And you’ll be mentally rejuvenated beyond words.
Check your “Happiness Meter!”

14. Today, feed an animal or a bird.

Feed an animal or a bird today which is not your pet.  Feeding animals and birds is a relaxing activity.  It makes you feel connected to nature, and gives you a sense of oneness. Some people also consider this activity as a way to give back to nature a part of what they have taken from it.

Check your “Happiness Meter!”

15. Today, create a Gratitude journal and write down 10 things that you are grateful for.

Being Grateful if one of the shortest road to happiness. There are many little things that we can be grateful for:

- For the beautiful mornings that make you feel fresh and alive
- For your wonderful family!
- For your caring friends
- For your loving parents
- For your dog who greets you each evening as if he has not seen you in a year!

Once you get into the habit of regularly writing down your Gratitude, you will find more happiness and abundance flowing into your lives. It’s a great habit. Try it!

Check your “Happiness Meter!”
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