happiness

Changing Ourselves and Our Journey

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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

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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

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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

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“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