True and lasting Happiness- real happiness - is elusive to many. The pursuit of happiness is the aim of all who live and breathe on this earth, but many find it only to be fleeting, superficial, short lived. James Allen in his book "The Path to Prosperity" describes this best. In the pursuit of true prosperity, true riches, this is at the heart of it all….
" The heart that has reached utter self-forgetfulness in its love for others has not only become possessed of the highest happiness but has entered into immortality, for it has realized the Divine.
Leaving a legacy is something everyone of us does. Each of us is a living presence. What we do with our lives right now has profound influence on everything and on everyone around us- especially those we are close to. Each of our stories will be different - but special and unique. Listen to that voice, that calling within you.. and leave your living presence, even after you are gone. That is a legacy that will last beyond wealth, fame, or perceived success…
This young mother's thoughts and life is an uplifting presence that is probably echoed in many lives around today…
"The young mother asked her guide about the path of life.
Here are some inspirational snippets from the timeless Og Mandino- Thoughts to live by for the new year- a new day, a new life, a new beginning…
"I will live this day as if it is my last.
First I will seal up its container of life so that not one drop spills itself …. I will waste not a moment mourning yesterday's misfortunes, yesterday's defeats, yesterday's aches of the heart, for why should I thro good after bad?
Can I take back the evil that was spoken, the blows that were struck, the pain that was caused? My yesterday is buried forever and I will think of it no more…"
Here's an inspirational poem to remind us to take time. For the things that matter. Often, we rush through life, and forget to fill our gas tanks. To stop, liven, wonder, think, play, live, and love.
Og Mandino famed for his book The Greatest Salesman of The World, has inspired millions. His life was not a bed of roses. From his adversity, he discovered treasures and wisdom which he devoured. He distilled these into some more gems for us to treasure, apply and see the fruition of the results.
"Today I begin a new life. Today I shed my old skin, which hath, too long, suffered the bruises of failure and the wounds of mediocrity.
We slog and plod. We live, breathe, work, sleep, eat and play. We live lives that are revolved around our routines. We are creatures of habit. We live automatically. Are we growing, renewing being renewed? Sharpening the saw, renewal, self renewal, revival, restoration, revitalization.. name it what you will. There must be latency before growth, dullness before vision, reaching within before reaching without. It is the prerequisite to flashes of inspirations, ideas and changes, motivation, persistence and ultimately reaching your dreams.
"All human systems require continuous renewal. They rigidify the get stiff in the joints.
Self centeredness is inherent. It is natural. It is survival. If you don't look after yourself, who will? It is after all, a game of survival. Survival of the fittest. We must look after ourselves, and earn our keep.
Yet there is a maxim that states when you scatter, you receive.
Leaving your legacy- your imprint on the world, that continues while we are gone.
While we are living, loving and being…. Mortality is all around us.
An excerpt of a post taken from EdithYeung.com reminds us that all of us are living legacy in one way or another. It is in reflecting that we grow; it is doing something that is bigger than ourselves that we touch lives and leave behind something worthwhile.
" We are never living, but only hoping to live; and looking forward to always being happy- it is inevitable that we are never so" Pascal
One of the commonest causes of unhappiness is that people are attempting to live their lives in the future. They are waiting… for something to happen first, like when they get married, or get a better job, when they see their debts paid, or when they see their children through college.
" Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is an illusion." Helen Keller
Life is an adventure to be savored. Enjoyed. Lived. Yet many of us go through the motions of life, barely living, feeling, challenging, growing and daring as we ought to. We have somehow lost the essence, the thrill of living. To relive the adventure in everyday life, the joy and excitement of living again, here are some tips that will start you on a journey you will never regret.
You are unique. There will never be someone else like you. Don't compare. Don't undermine your worth Because you are different, that is why you are special.
Often, people focus on what they wish they were not or what they wish they could be rather than who they really are.
Only you know what is best for you. You can make a difference regardless of what you are, where you are what your resources and talents are.
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" The Declaration of Independence, July 4th, 1776
The declaration of independence so significantly and thoughtfully crafted, lives on. It reminds us that we, as creatures and human being on this earth, have a right to the pursuit of happiness. Happiness is your birthright.
" There is no duty was so much underrated as the duty of being happy. By being happy we sow anonymous benefits upon the world." Robert Louis Stevenson
Yet are most of us truly, significantly, absolutely, positively happy?
Empathy makes a person big. In contrast, self centeredness makes a person small. Empathy makes a man other- centered. Developing empathy allows you to project into the consciousness and experiences of the other person. The essence of empathy to put yourself in another person's shoes and experience what the other is thinking or feeling.
The definition of empathy is that of the ability to recognize, perceive and directly feel the emotion another is feeling. When you have empathy for another, you may often be able to more effectively feel and appreciate the other's thoughts and moods. This is the essence of true communication and emotional resonance.
Stumble it!
True and lasting Happiness- real happiness - is elusive to many. The pursuit of happiness is the aim of all who live and breathe on this earth, but many find it only to be fleeting, superficial, short lived. James Allen in his book "The Path to Prosperity" describes this best. In the pursuit of true prosperity, true riches, this is at the heart of it all….
Here are some inspirational snippets from the timeless Og Mandino- Thoughts to live by for the new year- a new day, a new life, a new beginning…
Here's an inspirational poem to remind us to take time. For the things that matter. Often, we rush through life, and forget to fill our gas tanks. To stop, liven, wonder, think, play, live, and love.
Og Mandino 
We slog and plod. We live, breathe, work, sleep, eat and play. We live lives that are revolved around our routines. We are creatures of habit. We live automatically. Are we growing, renewing being renewed? Sharpening the saw, renewal, self renewal, revival, restoration, revitalization.. name it what you will. There must be latency before growth, dullness before vision, reaching within before reaching without. It is the prerequisite to flashes of inspirations, ideas and changes, motivation, persistence and ultimately reaching your dreams.
Self centeredness is inherent. It is natural. It is survival. If you don't look after yourself, who will? It is after all, a game of survival. Survival of the fittest. We must look after ourselves, and earn our keep. .jpg)
Celebrate. 
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" We are never living, but only hoping to live; and looking forward to always being happy- it is inevitable that we are never so" Pascal
" Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. Security is an illusion." Helen Keller
"To your own self be true." William Shakespeare
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life,
Empathy makes a person big. In contrast, self centeredness makes a person small. Empathy makes a man other- centered. Developing empathy allows you to project into the consciousness and experiences of the other person. The essence of empathy to put yourself in another person's shoes and experience what the other is thinking or feeling. 
"Dance like nobody's watching; love like you've never been hurt. Sing like nobody's listening; live like it's heaven on earth."
