Hacking Happiness

by | Nov 7, 2021 | Self-Awareness

Most philosophies and religions promote behavior that enhances our ability to live and function well in society. Some emphasize taking action now to prepare for what comes after death. Others focus on ideals like prosperity, freedom or equality. Regardless of which...

Feel the Sensations

by | Nov 6, 2021 | Self-Awareness

Engines require circulating water to prevent overheating. Humans keep cool by allowing our feelings to flow through us. When we obsess on a particular thought or feeling, the flow of energy in both mind and body gets disrupted. We normally only get stuck when...

Communicate

by | Nov 5, 2021 | Self-Awareness

When an uncomfortable issue arises, communicating makes a huge difference in the outcome because it shows that you care about the connection. Avoiding the issue or pretending the problem will go away on its own usually just make matters worse. Allowing yourself to be...

The Comparison Game

by | Nov 4, 2021 | Self-Awareness

Playing the comparison game is one of the most common things our egos do to keep us stuck in our false identity. It looks for faults in others to keep us feeling superior. This strategy can provide a temporary boost, but eventually backfires because our subconscious...

Thinking

by | Nov 3, 2021 | Self-Awareness

Most problems begin with our thinking. Our reactions and feelings aren’t nearly as much about what happens as they are about the way we frame it. When we’re mentally stewing in negative emotion, the tension it creates gets stuck in our bodies and...

Jocular Workout

by | Nov 2, 2021 | Self-Awareness

What is fun, free and feels so good it can benefit you like medicine? Laughter! A hearty belly laugh creates an inner glow, burns calories, reduces stress, relieves pain, increases immune function, raises endorphin levels, oxygenates organs, boosts circulation,...