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I’m still ruminating over Gretchen Rubin’s Happiness Project. I think it’s in my top 10 books that have changed the way I think and behave. In the book, the author takes a year to pursue happiness in the daily routine of her life as a wife, mother and writer in New York City. She realizes…

A lady in waiting… That used to be me. I spent most of my teens and 20s wanting to get married. No, I mean, really wanting to get married. Sadly, in many ways, my happiness was put on hold for years, because for some silly reason, I thought that life begins after you say “I…

Here’s a heartwarming way to head into your weekend. Watch this proposal worthy of a classic Hollywood romance on the silver screen! Watch More: The Royal Wedding Dance Brain Break: Surprise Wedding Reception! Talking Babies

“Close the door on the past…Don’t let it have any of your energy, or any of your time, or any of your space.” – Johnny Cash I recently read the book The Happiness Project, a book about a woman who spent a year figuring out what makes people happy and then putting it into practice.…

Another thing that makes me happy is musicals. I love the drama, the laughter and ability to burst out into song and dance at any moment. I don’t need to tell you that Judy Garland was legendary in everything she did, but she really inspires me in this scene from Summer Stock. If you know…

I’m borrowing this idea from Downtown Dharma, because it’s an excellent exercise in self-love. Could you list five things you love about yourself? I’ll go first. 1. I’m funny 2. I’m a writer 3. I have crazy, fun curly hair 4. I can get along with anybody 5. I love the one, lone freckle I…

Sometimes you just need someone to commiserate with you. This baby and Siberian Husky found each other. More videos: Babies, Bubbles and the Family Dog Talking Babies Laughing Babies

This week’s theme is happiness. If you haven’t read the blogs, here’s a recap: It kicked off with a video from Pastor Joel Osteen on Habitual Happiness. Then, a discussion on What Makes You Happy. Followed by the results of my short happiness survey entitled A Few of Your Favorite Things. What I loved most…

In my pursuit of happiness, I’ve been doing an informal survey amongst my friends, family, co-workers and you precious Inspiration Report readers to discover what makes you happy. Interestingly enough, there were a lot of items that appeared on everyone’s list. Most people who were married mentioned tender moments with their spouses. Parents enjoyed time…

“Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens / Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens / Brown paper packages tied up with strings / These are a few of my favorite things” – Oscar Hammerstein II, ‘The Sound of Music’ This week, I stumbled upon the theme of happiness. It all started when I realized…
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