The Key to Happiness?

People often ask "What is the key to happiness?" when really I think it is joy they are seeking. I think happiness is the wrong word here. What we really desire is joy. The difference? Happiness is fleeting and usually comes from external things. I can buy a puppy and watch it play with toys and that makes me happy. But for how long? I can watch a sit-com on TV and that makes me happy. But for how long? Joy comes more from within and is more everlasting. And for me a feeling of connection with God and everyone/thing (God-made not man-made things) on this planet. And joy also comes from doing what one ENjoys in life in connection with our divine gifts/passion/purpose. It also comes from being balanced emotionally, spiritually, and psycholically.

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Catching up....

Wow, I can't believe it's been since January that I wrote my last post. Life's been keeping me busy but I don't like to make excuses. My goal was to post on my blog every week. Maybe I better be happy if I just do it once a month. Sometimes I get writer's block as well.

A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to visit the Columbia river which divides Washington from Oregon. The weather was perfect. I love this area of the state and got to see a few more sights than I did last time. There is Vista House on the Oregon side. Beautiful views from here. Next is Panther Creek falls north of Carson on the Washington side of the Columbia. And then gorgeous Mt Hood.

Do You Reap What You Sow?

From Galations 6:7 it says, "Do not be mislead: God is not one to be mocked. For whatever a man is sowing, this he will also reap." But do we REALLY reap exactly what we sow? I can't remember where now but some time ago I read something on this that gave me a different perspective. It had to do with the fact that we don't always reap EXACTLY what we sow. For example, when you sow an apple seed you don't just get another apple seed you get a whole apple tree with many apples on it and within those apples you get more seeds. That's abundance thinking.

What kind of "seeds" are you sowing today? Ones that are fruitful (benefiting humankind) or ones that are rotten and distateful?

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Can we really save time?

My mom and I were talking the other day about saving time and I got to thinking about whether or not that's really possible. I don't think it is. Each one of us is given 24 hours in a day. We can't really save any of it up (like putting it in a bank account) and withdraw later to be used on another day.

I also got to thinking about how many inventions over the years are touted as time savers. For example the washing machine, the dishwasher, hair dryers, typewriters, automoblies, computers, etc. And yet I would bet everyone using these "time saving" devices still only have 24 hours in each day and lives that are just as busy. It really ends up being more about time management and HOW you use your time.

Which brings up the question if you cannot save time, can you waste it? Hmmm...perhaps not but you can make poor use of your time. One of my goals is to make better use of my time this year. How about you?

"It doesn't matter where you are coming from. All that matters is where you are going." - Brian Tracy

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Do I have to?

Words are very powerful and it's interesting how different words have a different vibe for people. When I first learned of the power of our words by people such as Louise Hay it really made a difference for me. Most significantly in regard to the use of the phrase "have to" and the word "should". Just by shifting those few words I could go from feeling disempowered to feeling empowered and at choice. I came to realize that there really are no "have to's" or "should's" in life and it's all about choices. Try making the shift yourself and see. Next time you catch yourself using those words just stop and and change it. For instance, instead of saying "I have to (or should) go to work" just say, "I choose to (or could) go to work." Don't you feel an energetic difference? I sure do.

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Wow I can't believe it's already been ten days since my last post. I've been so busy lately. I'm finally getting close to receiving my coaching certification. In my previous post I talked a little bit about doing what one love's or enjoys in life. Well this new career path for me definitely falls into that catagory. I'm not giving up what I currenty do altogether but testing the waters so to speak with this and maybe transitioning more and more.

If you're interested in some free sessions, let me know.

"If you only believe what you see, then you are limited to what's on the surface. If you only believe what you see, then why do you pay your electric bill." - Dr. Wayne Dyer

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Do you enjoy your work

Someone once said (and I may be paraphrasing because I can't remember exactly or even who said it), "If you do what you love, you'll never work another day in your life." I think it's so sad when I think of how many people aren't really doing what they love or enjoy. Most people just work so they can have money to then do things they enjoy. He/she who finds a way to make money doing something they love or enjoy (sometimes I think love is too strong a word) is truly fortunate.

I have been self-employed for over 2o years and I can't even imagine working for someone else. But self-employment is not for everyone and most people are quite content working for someone else. Someone has to I guess. Being involved in network marketing, I come across a lot of people who THINK they'd like to be their own boss but many do not really have what it takes. Don't be discouraged though, anyone can always change if they truly have the desire (Matt. 19:26). There are some assessment tests that you can take if you want to find out if self-employment is for you. It might be obvious but just for starters you definitely need to be self-motivated and disciplined. Here they are in no particular order:

Is self-employment for you?

The self-employment key.

Self-employment attitude test.

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