Being Happy Is A Style

 

The poster says:  Being happy never goes out of style. —-Keri Hilton

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I had to go to the shopping mall the other day.  As I walked towards the store I needed to attend, I looked around and saw that there did not seem to be very many happy looking people walking around.  

Happy does not mean that you need a big grin on your face all the time.  Happy means looking peaceful, content, relaxed, and calm, and looking like you are enjoying the experience of what ever you are doing.  

For example, people that are doing their favourite hobby usually look very happy and contented.  Guys who love working on cars will not necessarily be smiling but they may be humming or whistling even if they throw in the odd swear words because of a road block in their job.  Some ladies who knit were saying the other day that there is nothing like uninterrupted time for knitting… it makes them happy.  

We each have a way to incorporate happy into our life, into our style.  How do you accomplish this each day?

Many blessings,

Judy

Daily Necessities

I enjoy the teachings of Buddha and all of the various advices from Buddhist teachers.... the following daily advice is something that "zinged" through me and made me feel like I had discovered a hunk of gold in a cold stream.  

Tips & pointers for building a spiritual life from scratch 

Pray 
Meditate 
Be aware/Stay awake 
Bow 
Practise yoga 
Feel 
Chant and sing 
Breathe and smile 
Relax/Enjoy/Laugh/Play 
Create/Envision 
Let Go/Forgive/Accept 
Walk/Exercise/Move 
Work/Serve/Contribute 
Listen/Learn/Enquire 
Consider/Reflect 
Cultivate oneself/Enhance competencies 
Cultivate contentment 
Cultivate flexibility 
Cultivate friendship and collaboration 
Lighten up 
Celebrate and appreciate 
Dream 
Give thanks 
Evolve 
Love 
Share/Give/Receive 
Walk softly/Live gently 
Expand/Radiate/Dissolve 
Simplify 
Surrender/Trust 
Be born anew 
~~~~~from Awakening The Buddha Within by Lama Surya Das

Feel the peace and enjoy the journey!

Many Blessings,

Judy

Happy Thanksgiving 2023 (Canada)

Happy Thanksgiving to all Canadians.  

May the table be filled with food, and may your hearts be filled with gratitude.

May your family and friend time be one of harmony, peace and grace.

May you find healing for all wrongs that you have done and that have been done to you…

May you be content.

Many blessings.

Judy