Happy as You Want to Be

by Dick Ingersoll

Almost everybody has heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. This song has a very appealing way of expressing its message of being happy to everybody. Bobby Mcferrin's simple message certainly made many people happy by telling them not to worry.

Living a happy, lively and cheerful life is wonderful, and is also good for your health. Being happy in reality protects you from the tensions of life. Stress is linked to many of the top killers such as heart disease, cancer and stroke.

Among the best things ever said is - 'The only thing in life that will always remain the same is change', and in our life we have the power to make the necessary changes if we want to. Even if we find ourselves in an unbearable situation we can always discover solace in knowing that it too will change.

Social networks or relationships are all-important to happiness. People are different, accept people for who or what they are, avoid skirmishes, constant arguments, and let go of all kinds of bitterness. If arguments seem unavoidable still try and make an effort to comprehend the situation and you might just get past it.

Happiness is in reality found in everyone, increasing it is a way to make a life more wonderful and also healthier.

To be happy is relatively easy, just make a decision to be a happy person. Abraham Lincoln observed that most people, most of the time chose how happy or stressed, how relaxed or troubled, how bright or dull their mind-set was going to be. The choice is easy really, choose to be happy.

There are several ways by which you can do this.

Showing gratitude is an excellent attitude. We have so much to be thankful for. Thank the taxi driver for bringing you home safely, thank the cook for a wonderful dinner and thank the guy who cleans your windows. Also thank the mailman for bringing you your mail, thank the policeman for making your place safe and thank God for being alive.

News is stressful. Get less of it. Some people just can't begin their day without their daily dose of news. Try and think about it, 99% of the news we hear or read is bad news. Starting the day with bad news does not seem to be a wise thing to do.

A spiritual association is also recommended. Belonging to a spiritual group with its singing, sacraments, chanting, prayers and meditations foster inner peace.

Manage your time. Time is priceless and too crucial to waste. Time management can be viewed as a list of rules that involves scheduling, setting goals, planning, producing lists of things to do and prioritizing. These are the essential fundamentals of time management that should be understood to develop an efficient personal time management skill. These essential skills can be fine tuned more to include the finer points of each skill that can give you that extra reserve to make the results you desire.

Laugh and laugh warmly each day. Heard a funny joke? Tell your friends or family about it. As they say -'Laughter is the best medicine'.

Verbalize your feelings, affections, friendship and passion to others around you. They will more than likely reciprocate your actions. Make an effort to not keep represses anger or frustrations, this is bad for your health. Instead find ways of expressing them in a way that won't cause more distress or pain to anyone.

Working hard makes for tremendous personal gratification. It gives a sensation of being competent in finishing our tasks. Achievements are essential for all of us, they give us a sense of value. Work on affairs that you feel are worthy of your time.

Learning is a joyful exercise. Try and discover something new everyday. Learning also makes us expand and broaden our horizons. And could also give us more serendipity in the future.

Run, jog, walk and do other things that your body was made for. Experience life!

Avoid exposure to negative elements like loud noises, toxins and hazardous places.

These are the few simple things you can do day-to-day to be happy.

And always think of the quote from Abraham Lincoln, when he says that, "Most people are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.

About the Author:

Dick Ingersoll is an eternal student, and is excited to share what he has learned with others. He has pulled it all together for you at: Simple Goal Setting

The Science of Being and How to Manifest Anything You Want

by Lorelei F

These days there is a lot of talk about manifesting. Many people from various walks of life are saying that we ourselves have the power to create anything we want in our lives. There are even some physicists that claim that we, like some sort of mini-gods, have the power to create at our fingertips.

Now hold on, all you devout Christians, and don't get nervous. No-one is saying here that we are God, with that capital G. Just that we have some god-like characteristics. And one of them is the power to create. Now this is not a foreign concept to Christianity. If you remember your bible, it says that we are created "in the image and likeness of God.

As one thinks of this, one has to wonder if we are finally now hitting on some of the meaning of this quote, which has been much debated for over two thousand years.

The movie The Secret is saying it. Eckart Tolle is saying it. Even Oprah Winfrey is even saying it. With so many strong voices, who can deny- we do have the power to create our lives and our worlds. At least to some extent. And it seems that 'how to manifest anything you want' is largely about BEING the type of person who sends out the right energy to get it.

So we'll move away from religion and just assume this one, sort of common-sense concept. Namely, our mood, our outlook, our hidden agendas, our backgrounds, and just our way of being color our world and what happens to us.

So then if we believe this, we have to ask ourselves where did our way of being, our outlook, our thought process come from? How come, for instance, we are the way we are, and not some other way we could be? Did it all just happen by accident? Was it fate? Was it just my gene's? In short, exactly how do our very identities get created?

Well hold on to your hats folks, because the newest word on the streets is that WE OURSELVES created our identities. That's right, each one of us created our very own ways of being. And if this is true, logic would follow that we should be able to uncreate ourselves too. And then recreate our selves some other way as we prefer. And this in fact is what many people on the planet are doing. And they're doing it with great success- attracting whatever they want by changing their very way of being. And in order to do this they are utilizing the something called Ontology, or The Science of Being.

Prepare to be astounded as I tell you more in future articles about how to manifest anything you want through the Science of Being.

About the Author:

For more great tips and articles, visit the blogs of well-known author, spokesperson, and Science of Being expert Lorelei F. at howtomanifestanythingyouwant and also at differencebetweenperceptionandreality

What is the True Difference Between Perception and Reality?

by Lorelei F.

You walk into the room at a party and see a handsome man. He has on black jeans and a sexy black shirt. You are attracted to his chic sensuality. You are about to walk over to him when he turns his head and glares at you with a look of disdain. The look is clear. It says, 'Stay away, I'm not interested.'

If you are like most people you will slink away to the buffet- ego deflated. You may begin to wonder if it is the dress you wore, or the cologne he smelled from across the room. Perhaps you will consider throwing that stuff away. Perhaps you will think, I'm just not my most attractive today. Then you will avoid men for the evening, and when it is over, follow your lonely course home.

Now suppose you are on the other side and you are the male. Here's what may be happening for you. You have just taken a sip of your cocktail, and it is sour as a green lemon. You purse your lips to try to keep from spitting it out. You are noticing nothing but the bad taste in your mouth- and you are thinking of how to get rid of it without drawing attention.

His look of disdain was actually a reaction to his drink. He never even saw you until later, when he meandered over to the buffet and saw this vision in white. She was lovely, but she had an aloof look on her face. It was an above-it-all look. Still she was very appealing, in an odd sort of way. But he decided he was not up for the certain rejection, and walked away.

Now if we look, both of these people in this story are 100% sure that they know 'reality.' They are sure that they know the very thoughts in each others heads. And that is the difference between perception and reality. And because of their beliefs, which they take as real, these two potential soul mates never even meet.

And I would venture to say that this is how most of us do life. We go on our merry way, doing and not doing, based on what we think. And what we think is hugely colored by our judgments and assessment, beliefs and past. But we don't think it is colored. We think we are seeing the world how it really is.

Can you imagine how many opportunities we miss that we don't even know about?

In this and future articles we will look at the difference between perception and reality. We will look to see how setting aside limiting beliefs and assumptions can give us miracles in our lives- miracles in romance, career, finances, life-fulfillment, and every other are of life. So stick around, and enjoy the ride.

About the Author:

For more about thoughts, preconceived ideas and reality be sure to check out the blogs of renowned author, speaker, and activist Lorelei F at differencebetweenperceptionandreality and also at howtomanifestanythingyouwant.

What is your Enneagram Type - The Best Personality Testing

by Katherine Chernick Fauvre and David W. Fauvre, MA

The Enneagram (pronounced: any-a-gram; 'ennea' in Greek means 9, and 'gram' drawing) is a circle with nine equidistant points connected by nine intersecting lines. This symbol has its roots in the Middle East in ancient spiritual traditions and has well known mathematical properties.

To find your Enneagram Type, take a free Enneagram Test at Enneagram.net.

As we know it today, the Enneagram is a 'nine point' personality system that is a vital link between the psyche and the spirit. It is a theory of personality types that is complex and sophisticated, and yet is a sensible and easily understood tool for self-discovery. The nine points represent the ways in which the nine different personality types perceive and defend their realities. All nine types are equal, as each type possesses an important view of reality.

The 9 types of the Enneagram are distinguished by motivations and habits of thining that produce patterns of perception, feeling, and behavior, which can be gifts or obstacles to the ego and personality. Knowing one's primary Enneagram Type helps one to develop critical self-awareness, which then can improves one's relationships with others and one's self.

The wisdom of the Enneagram is that it recognizes nine different yet inherently valid views of reality.

The power of the Enneagram is that it is a comprehensive tool that can be used to harness and transform self-defeating behavior into life-enhancing personal empowerment.

The gift of the Enneagram is that through self-discovery, one can better create and maintain meaningful and long lasting relationships.

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Panic Attack Cure: Permanently Get Rid of It

by Cathy Shermann

It is now easier to find a panic attack cure today than it was a few years back. Now, there are more venues and forms of permanently treating it. There are programs, techniques, books, and treatment that promise relief from panic attacks. However, oftentimes it is ineffective, temporary, or just plain coping strategies. It just tells you what to do to get over a panic episode rather than preventing one from happening again. But, what if you could actually get rid of panic attacks permanently? Read on this article and find out how.

Latest Methods - There is a promising new panic attack cure present in the market today. You can learn more about this in a particular e-book. Here's just an overview of panic attacks in general, and how the technique works.

Panic Attack

What exactly is it? A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense anxiety that brings about physiological arousal, fear, and discomfort. Its onset is usually abrupt and can last for 10-15 minutes. It could occur without any known, obvious triggers. When a person experiences a panic attack, he feels that he is losing control, or is experiencing a heart attack, nervous breakdown, or is even dying.

Symptoms

The Symptoms - There are symptoms of a panic attack. Some of its symptoms include dizziness leading to panic, tightness in chest and throat, shortness of breath, racing heart with tingle sensations, obsessive worries and unwanted thoughts, and the overwhelming fear that something horrible is about to take place. Other observable signs would be sweating, trembling, nausea, abdominal pains or cramps, chills or hot flashes, and fatigue and exhaustion, among others.

How You Can Permanently Get Rid of It

Anyone can get rid of panic attacks. Rather than just learn how to get over a panic episode the next time it strikes, why don't you stop it before it does? There's a new e-book around the corner that boasts of fully eliminating panic attacks following a very simple line of thought.

Thoughts matter a lot. It believes that if you stop fearing the onset of another panic attack, then you can get rid of them fully.

Try not to fear the next attack. Although it is a very simple thought, it is highly effective and many people have been witnesses to this. There are testimonials from satisfied users that tell you an idea of how it changed their lives for the better.

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Personal Coaching - Integral To Success

by George Purdy

Many of us find ourselves wondering why some people seem to have all the luck. There really isn't one clear answer though. Since the beginning, there have always been a few people who were better able to find their own place in the world. Now, it seems that one has to actually beat others to succeed. In these times, we must remember that hard work is always rewarding, but that working smart will pay off more in the long term.

Go to any library or bookstore, and you will discover shelves of texts, each promising a "surefire" method to succeed. These texts each have their place, and have aided some individuals. However, it is important to acknowledge the limitations of so called "book learning." It is always better to have a real human who can react to you and your issues in real time.

It is very important to have a mentor in life. It is a fact that can not be ignored. There are many stories of great rulers who became successful because of their mentors. Therefore, to become successful in any area, it is necessary to have a personal coach. You need a person who will show you your faults and weaknesses and then guide you to remove them.

For example, bodybuilding takes a lot of mental motivation and physical training. Check out a few web sites and read about various exercises and techniques for building muscle. Still, personal coaching will be much more useful than any other tool or technique. Equally, in order to succeed in business, personal coaching would be or immense help.

Success takes a significant amount of motivation, determination, will power and confidence. If you are looking for a quick way to succeed in educational journey or your career, you need a personal coaching program. An effective personal coaching program assists you in reaching goals as a skilled professional.

A mentor can analyze your game and determine where your limitations are. More importantly, he can help you invert those limitations and make them strengths when your opponent least expects it. The area of software needs good individuals. Leaders are necessary to allow the blossoming of any particular group. The best way to obtain such individuals is through the proper use of mentors.

There are hundreds of self-help books which teach you the so called 'formula' for success. Even in the business world, personal coaching can help you to excel. Determination, will-power, confidence and motivation are undoubtedly important for success. However, if you want quick results (as far as your education or career is concerned), you need to enroll yourself for a rigorous coaching program. A mentor can analyze your game and determine where your limitations are. More importantly, he can help you invert those limitations and make them strengths when your opponent least expects it.

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Chakra Balancing For Health and Happiness!

by Jonathan Benjem

Modern science has done its best to obliterate from the minds of people the existence and importance of spiritual being within the physical being.

Conversely, the Hindu idea of life has kept alive the practice of spiritual-healing despite the developments in science and technology.

Our body is made up of 7 primary Chakras as well as thousands of secondary ones. 'Chakra', in fact, is a Sanskrit word meaning 'Wheel of Light', and these Chakras are in a constant state of rotation and vibration in a healthy body.

And so, an imbalance in the movement of these charkas results in imbalance of the overall healthy functioning of the body. Chakra Balancing then is the key to a healthy body, mind, and soul.

Chakras are Entrance Gates of the Aura and the central points that obtains, incorporates and conveys life-force energy. Situated along the central line of the body - from the base of the spine to the top of the head - the seven main Chakras take and transmit energies to and from the universe, nature, celestial bodies and other people.

How can the balance of the Chakras become distorted?

If there is a blockage in one or more of the Chakras, the energy does not flow properly through them, and then ultimately the result will be an imbalance among the Chakras that result in problems in all areas of life.

The correct functioning of the Chakras can distort due to a number of factors, like bad health, stress, unbalanced diet, toxicity, not enough exercise, repressing emotions, untrue beliefs, detachment from a higher power, childhood traumas, cultural conditioning and emotional traumas, etc.

Chakra balancing is Truly the Key to Health and Happiness

The natural harmonious functioning of Chakras is a utopian idea. Therefore, human endeavor has always been to correct this distortion and strike a fine balance between these Chakras. The concept of self-healing is also loosely based on Chakra balancing.

Chakras manipulate our body shape, glandular functions, chronic physical illness, thoughts, and behavior. Chakra balancing ensures that these parameters are working towards a healthy body, mind, and soul.

The benefits of Chakra Balancing include:

• Overall happiness and inner peace


• Physical health with individual strength


• Perception and continuous feel with one's body


• Sexually content life without getting influenced by lust


• Alertness of personal feelings at the ethereal level


• Enhanced capacity to attract and express love in one's life


• Increased spiritual growth and maturity


• Religious healing with higher ways of realization, attentiveness, and acceptance


• A kind and affectionate heart


• Marvelous confidence levels, but short of being over-confident


• Approaching of the Self

Attaining chakra balancing

Chakra balancing can be accomplished in many ways. You can use one or more of the following methods to successfully balance the Chakras.

• Medicinal Therapies i.e. Reiki


• Yoga (with breathing exercises) and/or Meditation sessions


• Exercise of body


• Light and Color treatment


• Gems and Crystals


• Harmonizing with Hands and Pendulums


• Aromatherapy


• Touch Therapy


• Optimistic outlook


• Sound Frequencies


• Affirmations and Hypnosis sessions, etc.

Our body is a store house of energy, in which the used energy is disposed of by the body organs, and refilled, with a new supply of energy.

Chakra balancing makes sure that this energy is stored and used by the body optimally, and all essential organs and body cells get an equal share of this energy.

When your Chakras are returned to their natural frequencies, inner peace, well being and happiness follows. Chakra Balancing is simply getting the Chakras back to their normal state of vibration.

Jonathan Benjem is a writer for the popular chakra-balance.com site. For more information on how chakra balancing can change your life and to get 29 Free chakra balancing Audios visit here.