Music is the language of souls. For thousands of years, human beings have created music and sounds. Starting with common objects such as branches and rocks to the modern instruments we have today, music has come a long way. What’s remained the same, however, is the positive effect music has on emotions. Music shifts moods […]
Happiness
How to Create Joy in Life by Being Grateful
How can we feel more unbridled joy in life? The kind of joy kids experience when playing together. Or that intense happiness that comes from seeing our baby or grandbaby for the first time. The breathtaking awe of nature that may catch us by surprise like a rainbow. Sitting by a warm, crackling fireplace enjoying […]
3 Steps to Cultivate Positive Thinking and Be Happier
When was the last time you did something nice for yourself? Maybe you treated yourself to a massage, a weekend away, a nice dinner out, or a quite night with a book. This is good self-care. Another type of kindness is equally important―gentle self-talk. Imagine that your mind is a beautiful garden. You have the […]
12 Little (and Big) Things to Be Grateful for in Life
When we are grateful, we have made a choice for positivity. In fact, feeling grateful increases our happiness by 25 percent as discovered by Robert Emmons, PhD, a scientific expert on gratitude. Yet, for many of us, gratitude doesn’t come easy. We may forget about it or not feel so grateful when we are going through […]
How to Teach Your Children Gratitude
By Jennifer Landis You’ve lost sleep, energy, mental clarity and countless personal freedoms. Your word recall and patience are at an all-time low. There are times when those kids of yours get on your very last nerve, and you pray you won’t lose your mind. Yet every single day you are so achingly grateful for […]