Last time I wrote about the new Happiness Pill which is being sold as the answer for our longing to feel good. Since then I have seen ads for pills with similar claims marketed under a variety of names. Of course anti depressants make similar promises. It is no wonder that the percentage of people [...]
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Did you read the article about the new happiness pill which appeared in many papers? The article claimed that this pill could become the greatest growing mood product. It is touted to be the answer to millions of Americans who are struggling to stay happy. Just two pills a day will ease stress and anxiety and help [...] My answer is probably very similar to what most people would answer: yes/but. The but is for not wanting to live so long that my mind and body no longer represent who I am. Recently I went to a workshop on longevity. It was interesting to learn what a difference a healthy lifestyle has on [...] I read a blurb today put out by the European Union (consisting of 27 nations) stating that the number of children born out of wedlock has doubled in the last twenty years. The country with the highest out of wedlock birth rate, 59%, is Estonia. Since I am originally from Estonia I was very interested [...] I love quotes because they succinctly capture truisms. Here is one by Rosalyn Carter that I like “If you doubt you can accomplish something, then you can’s accomplish it. You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through. In those few words she sums up that the [...] In addition to writing here I have another blog where I give tips and tools for rekindling relationships. Yet together these two make a whole. What determines the strengths of relationships are the two individuals. By building a strong personal foundation we become better partners. The most important factor in loving relationships is the feeling [...] This morning I stopped by at a Storage facility to get information about renting a locker. My husband is executor of his aunt’s will and will need to store some of her antique furniture temporarily. Jack told me what I needed to know and then went on to tell me about himself. What struck me [...] When we raise our standards our quality of life improves. Often times we are not even aware as to how much energy goes into putting up with stuff that can easily be handled.. For instance it can be small things like fixing items in the house or something a bit bigger like being unhappy where [...] A strong personal foundation makes it easier to enjoy life. Ask yourself are you living your life or are you drudging through life? I just got back from a half hour walk under hot humid conditions which has left me dripping and feeling like I am drudging. Yet I also feel good about the fact [...] In order to strengthen our personal foundation we have to be open to challenging ourselves. I love to kayak and yesterday I paddled further than I ever had. It was a beautiful peaceful Memorial Day morning. What I realized was that so many times before I had said to myself: that is far enough, maybe [...] |
 
  
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