Are You Happy?

What makes one person happy and not another?  Many years ago the Sociology Department at Duke University did a study on "Peace of Mind".  After studying hundreds of people, both happy and unhappy, nine factors were found to contribute to emotional and mental stability. l.  The absence of suspicion … [Read more...]

Courage Turns Challenges Into Opportunities

Vince Lombardi (football coach) talks about challenges.  We all have challenges in our lives.  What I see as the difference in the outcome of the challenge is how we handle it going in.  You get to make a choice every time something comes up and seems out of your control.  These challenges build … [Read more...]

Jenny Mannion's Courage to Heal

I have a friend Jenny who found the courage to heal herself of chronic pain. Here is a small bio on Jenny and  an article from Jenny's website that I know you will enjoy, about a blind boy who can see, in some ways better than you and I.  Jenny represents Living in Courage to me, so I am excited and … [Read more...]

Gratitude @ Living In Courage

Gratitude is such a big part of our receiving. This wonderful quote reminded me that when we do our own personal gardening of the soul by pulling weeds of negativity and planting seeds of positivity, we become charming gardeners.  Have a wonderful week and I am grateful to you who visit me here at … [Read more...]

Use Courage to Motivate Yourself

I enjoyed this video on Daily Motivation ( click on read more below to see video.) The message on this video is that every problem has an opportunity in it. When you have the courage to motivate yourself into action, it is easier to see the solutions. * Think big. When a challenge arrives, turn … [Read more...]