The happiest, most successful people – and by this, I mean the people who actually fulfill their desires rather than being frustrated by them year after year. I mean the people who create positive change in their lives instead of just talking about those changes. By happy and successful, I’m referring to those who have learned to take the unwanted experiences that life sends their way and use them to clarify and go after what they really do want.
Read MoreVariety is the spice of life. It’s funny how we have no trouble accepting this concept when it comes to the variety of flavors in the foods we enjoy. But somehow this principle becomes infinitely more complicated to embrace when applied to the differences between ourselves and the important people in our lives.
Read More“Life isn’t supposed to be all fun and games!” How many times did you hear that, or some version of it, growing up?If you’re like the vast majority of people, you received this message plenty. The basic idea is that hard work and sacrifice are the price we have to pay if we want to be successful, happy, “good” people. This message was drilled into our heads by well-meaning parents and teachers, and later by bosses, religious leaders and even friends.And in all this conditioning, the number one desire we feel the most guilty about pursuing is the basic human desire to feel good.
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