SUMMER: 'TIME TO PURSUE HAPPINESS'

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Yes, its summer time and it has been said the "living is easy".  Perhaps it should be, but for many that is not the case.  For many of us,  that "sweet bird of paradise" is sometimes so elusive many have given up trying to capture it.  But do not fear, happiness can be had although as with many other good things in life, it has to be worked at.

Making up your mind to be happy is what you have to do  to gain even a glimpse of that state of being.  Its a mindset and attitude that is often best obtained through your own efforts. Why, because  sometimes people, circumstances and just living life will not allow you to be and have the happiness you desire and are seeking. Which is why happiness is an innate quality you should first seek within yourself and not rely on others to fulfill your happiness expectations.
Meditation is a great way to relax, strengthen your inner-being and help obtain a state of  inner happiness and peace.


MEDITATION:  
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 Meditation 101: Beginner's Guide

Tips on How To Establish a Daily Meditation Practice

The Totally Stressed-Out Man's Guide to Meditation

Becoming a Better Man Through Meditation

THE POWER OF THOUGHT

 REMEMBER: "ONE SMALL POSITIVE THOUGHT
CAN CHANGE YOUR WHOLE DAY"

 THINK HAPPY
-FOUNDATION FOR WELL-BEING   
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More Power:
10 Action Keys to Happiness

CELEBRATE POSITIVE ATTITUDE MONTH

This month of October we celebrate 'Positive Attitude Month'.  Maintaining a positive attitude in the midst of life's disappointments, hardships, heart-aches and devastations can require the kind of work many are not prepared to do.  

Try not to let that be you.  Realize that life does sometimes bring  negative painful results but maintaining a positive attitude is one of the main ingredients in overcoming life's challenges.

Here are a few 'helps', resources to help you in maintaining your positive attitude:

Happy Positive Attitude Month
11 Tips to Maintain YourPositive Attitude
Help Reduce Stress with Positive Thinking

POSITIVE ATTITUDE MONTH

Fall is officially here and many are officially celebrating October as Positive Attitude Month. As many know and experience on a daily basis, having a positive attitude can be hard work.  And the idea of establishing one month out of the year to officially celebrate the concept is a good idea. 

Its a time to know you're not alone, there are many others trying, maybe struggling to have a positive attitude.  In the midst of whatever maybe your particular difficulty,having a period set aside where we are reminded to actually focus on having a positive attitude is a help to ourselves and others around us who may not be trying as hard as we are to have a positive attitude but can be influenced by our efforts. 

So, although the month of October is quickly passing, there is still plenty of time to concentrate on  and practice having a good positive attitude.  Sometimes it's not enough to say "be happy".  We need that extra push to jump-start the positive thinking that leads to a positive attitude.

Here are a few 'helps', resources to get you started:

Happy "Positive Attitude Month"

Tips for Maintaining a Positive Attitude

Finding the Courage to BE HAPPY

Courage is needed to accomplish many things in life and for some 'finding ways to Be Happy' is no exception.
Some might remember a song that was quite popular for some time in the late eighties entitled 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by musician Bobby McFerrin, but that is not always as easily accomplished as said.

What does it take to Be Happy? Author Randy Taran, founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Project Happiness, in an article posted on HuffPost Living entitled "Authentic Happiness: 3 Simple Steps to Find Courage to Be Yourself" posed a question.  "Are you giving enough attention the clues your inner voice is sending?"  If you are not, here from her article are 3 simple ways she list that you might use to get started.

Authentic Happiness from the inside.