At times I have felt defeated by life. All I ever wanted was to be peaceful, happy, and free. I went about attaining it by deconstructing myself and my life and seeking spirituality to bring about peace and happiness. With spirituality figured out and practiced daily I waited for the immediate result that failed to appear. It wasn’t until some years later that I realized I was attempting to cheat the system. I was trying to become enlightened to see the light. Unfortunately that’s not how life … [Read more...] about Defeating Unhappiness
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4 Ways to be Happier
The Questions are Complicated and the Answers are Simple” – Dr. Seuss It never ceases to amaze me how good we all are (and I mean gold medal good) at making the questions of life super complicated. The good news is that regardless of how complex we make the questions, the answers to how we achieve happiness are simple. Here are four of these answers based on my lifetime of yogic readings and experience. 1. CHANGE IS CONSTANT: LEARN TO GO WITH THE FLOW There are no fixtures in nature. The … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to be Happier
HROI – Happiness Return on Investment
I often say in class that the hardest pose we practice is being ourselves. Another truth I share is that the body doesn’t lie. When we’re in a pose on our mats, it’s just us standing or sitting there on the mat; there are no excuses to be made or fingers to be pointed. However, we have to acknowledge our true feelings on the mat as there’s no denying who we are and where we are in our individual lives at any given moment. Through the practice of yoga we learn to be self-cognizant and … [Read more...] about HROI – Happiness Return on Investment
Happiness Rx: Practicing Yoga, Practicing Patience
Happiness Rx: Practice patience & stay faithful to your commitments even if the progress isn’t as speedy or visible as desired. Bringing our best selves to the world requires deep dedication, patience, and persistent work. How patient are you? Are you willing to wait for something that is important? Can you recognize and appreciate the fact that everything has its necessary gestation period? James Arthur Ray of Harmonic Wealth put it best stating: “Everything has a gestation period, a time … [Read more...] about Happiness Rx: Practicing Yoga, Practicing Patience
10 Reasons Your Happiness is Worth It
“I’m overwhelmed.” “I’m stressed.” “I’m too busy.” “I don’t have time.” You can never have time. Time just passes. Nobody can own it, have it, or possess it. Time passes, no matter what you choose to do with it. And you—you gorgeous, loveable soul—are worth it. You are worth doing something beautiful for. You are worth getting deeply happy for. You are worth diving into your very own honeyed-up, loved-up version of the perfect day for. You are worth it. Your happiness is worth it. Pursuing … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons Your Happiness is Worth It
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