happiness
Changing Ourselves and Our Journey
We become a different person the moment we decide to. Although it is only the beginning of what can be a new journey in our lives. This decision is already a change from who we were before. However, it’s important to remember that we were never evil people. True, we sometimes displayed behaviors that were … Read more
My Two Kinds Of Joy
Of all the things I’ve achieved in life that still brings me good feelings. (Out of modesty, I won’t list them all here.) Nothing compares to the wonderful feelings that having grandchildren bring. Of course, having children in my life brings me joy. Well…most days anyway. But having grandchildren has given me a new kind … Read more
Working On Happiness
An excerpt that ties in with something else I wrote about in my book, Facing Our Fears. My infatuation with Julia Roberts and how it had to do with my fears and insecurities. I have become much better at turning my day around and feeling good about myself. But there was a time in my … Read more
Being Happy With Who We Are
“When I was young. I never needed anyone. And makin’ love was just for fun. Those days are gone. Livin’ alone. I think of all the friends I’ve known. But when I dial the telephone. Nobody’s home.” I had girlfriends as a teenager. But the above lyrics from the song All By Myself, sung by Eric … Read more
Don’t Fear Your Happiness
I’m wishing everyone a Happy New Year. And a sober one should help ensure that. When I look back over my 21 and a half years of sobriety, I can honestly say that the biggest obstacle I faced was fear. Fortunately, many of the fears I had turned out to be the boogeyman and any … Read more