happiness

  • Smile! It Doesn’t Take Much Work

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    I saw a video on TikTok this week and while I don’t know if it’s a true story — it is a pretty good message. The content creator is named Sarah Tonen. See why I question if it’s real? “Serotonin” is one of the natural body chemicals that control your mood. Anyway, her message is…

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  • Stop Yourself!

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    I saw a very interesting meme yesterday that packed a powerful punch: “Stop yourself from stopping yourself.” Just five words but let’s stop and think about that. How many times have you stopped yourself from taking the next step or making that call or sending that text? What might have happened if you had gone…

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  • Why Do Some People Wander?

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    I’m pretty sure every town has one or has had one at one time or another. I’m talking about the person I call the “Wanderer.”  This is someone who just wanders — all day it seems. We have a person in my neighborhood who just seems to wander. You could say she just goes for…

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  • What Would Happen If You Looked For The Best Everyday?

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    I saw an interesting Tik Tok yesterday —- I’ll pause for my wife to roll her eyes. She picks on me for going on Tik Tok. I know people have their opinions about Tik Tok. Either it’s a waste of time or the Chinese are spying on us or it’s not for people my age.…

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  • You Have To Make The Change

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      I read a motivational quote last week that has stuck with me. I’ve learned to listen to that small inner voice over the years. It only took until I was in my 40s to learn to pay attention. The quote was, “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” That’s it. Now at first glance you might…

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