When I first heard about meditation I immediately dismissed the idea. I was (and still am) happy with my faith and my relationship with God, so why would I need to meditate?
Well, meditation kept appearing in my life. When a colleague offered a free, four week course on meditation for beginners I decided to try it.
The purpose of Awaken Happiness Within is to massively increase the level of consciousness on this planet both individually and collectively by guiding people to discover inner happiness and understand who they really are. We use the butterfly as a symbol to acknowledge the transformation that accompanies this journey. Although some may think that this journey is arduous or painful, the butterfly reminds us that when the caterpillar is ready and has properly prepared itself, only a restful intention is required for it to awaken into is beauty and fly away.
I was afraid once. This fear froze me. I felt that I needed to conform to how my family and the world at large expected me to live. I felt trapped. I felt constricted. I was upset. I would overreact. So many daily interactions would trigger me and I would lash out in anger and frustration. It caused those around me to question who could be around me and whether or not I had any friends. I went through bouts of depression and considered taking my own life.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Ladies, if you need a little assistance shopping for your man this holiday season (or for any season), this list delivers. Whether you are in a new relationship or well established with your man, here are 7 gifts every guy needs. They will certainly benefit him, and your relationship may even get a boost as well. Here goes.
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Everyone loves a clean house, right? Keri and I have four kids. So with six of us in a house, going six different ways, tidiness can get out of hand in a matter of a few hours. Sometimes I feel like the maid, “I just cleaned up this place, can you keep it clean for 10 minutes…” Can you relate? Is there a solution that can actually help? Well, as it turns out, there is: managing the household.
Well, what exactly does that mean?…
We love being right. It feels so good. In fact, most of us have been trained from a very young age to simply – be right. We are tested on being right. We are graded and literally measured on how right we are. The more right you are, the better your grade. Then we become adults. And as adults our righteousness can lead to conflict, whether we know it or not. So, is being right really that important? Has any conflict or negativity come into your life as a result of your impulse or need to be right? A wise conversation once revealed to me a very useful message: you can have a happy life or you can be right.…
What is better than a night full of trick or treating? Trick or treating at Magic Kingdom! Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event happening select nights from August through October. Guests attending Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party are able to come in costume (yes, even the adults!) and trick or treat at various locations throughout the park. They can also see characters in their Halloween costumes, take in special entertainment, try spooky treats and enjoy many attractions with low wait times! It is a fun filled evening for youngsters and for the young at heart.
This post is broken up into two parts: party details and our family’s party experience. Here we go!…
Imagine ringing in the New Year at the most magical place on earth! What could be better? While it may be crowded, there are plenty of options for celebrating New Year’s Eve at Disney World!…