by DJ | Mar 10, 2013 | happiness, love, mindfulness
When we were very young, most of us did not realize that we could choose what we thought about. Instead, we were driven by our feelings. If we were hungry, we cried until we were fed. If we were wet, we cried until our diaper was changed. When our needs were met, we...
by DJ | Feb 16, 2013 | happiness, love, meditation, mindfulness
Visiting from his home in China, my son was a great example of gratitude. The first thing he noticed upon arriving to the states was the blue sky. Where he lives in China, one rarely sees the sun through the skies clouded with the remnants from coal burning. I found...
by DJ | Jan 1, 2013 | happiness, love, mindfulness
Some people make New Year’s resolutions every year. Some follow through with these resolutions; while others are mere thoughts that pass before the end of the first day. The truth is, the opportunity for change is right here in each and every moment. Change starts...
by DJ | Nov 22, 2012 | happiness, Forgiveness, love
I have a friend who is so nice and sweet until her ex-husband is brought up; then she is not so nice. It’s amazing how just the mention of a person from the past can change someone’s demeanor. Un-forgiveness can haunt us. So this man is living his life, maybe rarely...
by DJ | Nov 2, 2012 | happiness, love
Trusting can be difficult, especially after being hurt. I have yet to meet someone who has not been hurt by the actions of another person. One of my favorite sayings is “It’s better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all”. I don’t know who wrote it...
by DJ | Oct 23, 2012 | happiness, peace
“We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.” -Dalai Lama As young children for the most part, we are all about fun. We might notice some differences, but we don’t really consider them differences, because we are all about having...
