How magical life can be… What is a magical life? And how can we begin creating one?  Wouldn’t it be so nice to just wave a ‘magic wand’ and instantly be able to achieve happiness and fulfillment, for yourself?! One of the biggest misconceptions about magic is that it has to do with money, power, […]

“No man is a failure who has friends.” This quote may be familiar as it is the central theme of one my favorite holiday movies, “It’s a Wonderful Life!” This classic movie about the power of giving is one of my favorites. It stars Jimmy Stewart. If you haven’t seen it, I will tell you […]

Want to be the reason someone smiles today? That’s a pretty big deal. A lot of people have the desire to make others smile, but only a small percentage actually do. We all have the ability to be the reason someone smiles today. The world would be a much happier place if we all practiced […]

Make me happy… make me smile… and make YOU smile. The power of happiness. Have you ever thought about what makes you happy? Or what really makes you smile? Well, it may surprise you that a simple smile is one of the biggest sources of happiness and pleasure. Have you ever noticed that people who […]

Tips on how to make today great and even better? If you want to make today great and even better, there are things you can do to create a better tomorrow. The secret is right here. It’s called positive thinking. So if you’re looking for tips to improve your life, I have some ideas for […]

Tips on how to stay positive when your life is falling apart. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where life was falling apart and you couldn’t stop thinking about all the problems you were facing? If you have been there, then you know the feeling of being stuck in a rut and wondering […]

Character is what you are when no one is looking. Read this popular quote from former UCLA Basketball Coach John Wooden: “The true test of a man’s character is what he does when no one is watching.” But here’s the deal…  I ask you… how many of us, if honest, actually live it? Everyone wants […]

Challenges are what make life interesting and meaningful. I start this blog with this popular quote by Joshua J. Marine: “Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” Have you ever wondered why some people live exciting lives while others just struggle through life? One reason could be that they […]

Quotes on How to Relieve Your Emotional Pain Emotional pain is different for everyone.  We experience true bouts of emotional pain in some form during life.  Emotional pain is the mental anguish and despair one gets from suffering from common emotions such as sadness, loss, grief, heartbreak, and/or depression.   Do you find yourself saying to […]

The true value of friendship and happiness plays a big role in the course of a lifetime. When is the last time you had a genuine conversation with a close friend? Regardless of the content of your discussion, you felt better afterward, right?  And more importantly, it did indeed contribute to your overall level of […]