http://happyessence.com/happyblog Happiness is the essence of life Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:32:37 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Admittedly, each person's way to happiness is unique.  After all a person's definition of happiness will differ according to his/her social and familial experiences, economic status and religious affiliations, to name a few factors.  As such, there is no wrong or right way per se.  However, there are right things ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/way-to-happiness/way-to-happiness-is-there-a-right-way/ The way to happiness is filled with negative people and places, just as life is.  You will be tempted to give in to despair, give up on your journey, and just let a sad life slowly take over.  Fortunately, you have resources to help in coping with and triumphing over ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/coping-with-negative-challenge/coping-with-the-negative-challenges-on-the-way-to-happiness/ For most people, authentic happiness is a subjective thing, much as beauty is in the eye of the beholder.  No matter the objects and subjects of happiness, however, there are a few "strong tips" to help individuals like you find happiness. Strong Relationships Whether you realize it or not now, strong relationships ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/authentic-happiness/strong-tips-on-finding-authentic-happiness/ Often, we are so focused on finding authentic happiness in our lives, or what some may call obsessive pursuit of happiness, that we actually forget to enjoy the journey!  This is a shame as the journey itself is the more important part, not the destination.  Then again, the search for ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/journey-towards-authentic-happiness/enjoying-the-journey-towards-authentic-happiness/ Most of us think that the art of happiness is just that - a subjective art based on the unique perceptions of an individual as shaped by various forces in his life.  Think of the adage about beauty being in the eyes of the beholder. You might be wrong, however, as ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/art-of-happiness/art-of-happiness-is-there-a-science-behind-it/ The revered 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet once expounded on the art of happiness.  Indeed, probably no other person can discuss it than the Dalai Lama who has endured hardships in exile yet still manages to be happy despite the circumstances.  With that said, it will serve us well to ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/art-of-happiness/knowing-the-basic-premises-of-the-art-of-happiness/ In the United States alone, $85 per person is spent on psychopharmaceuticals!  These are prescription and over-the-counter drugs designed to treat emotional disorders, which means that these are used in the pursuit of happiness.  Did you know, however, that you can do away, or at least, lessen your dependence on ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/pursuit-of-happiness/the-pursuit-of-happiness-sans-psychopharmaceuticals/ Among the inalienable rights of man, as asserted by the United States Constitution, is the pursuit of happiness. Through the ages, philosophers, prophets and movie producers alike have put forth countless ways to make the pursuit of happiness easier, faster and better.  And then the Golden Rule comes in.  Virtually ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/pursuit-of-happiness/the-golden-rule-in-the-pursuit-of-happiness/ Happiness is often an elusive emotion.  This is especially true under times of stress, of pressure and of tragedy, all of which are understandable reasons to be unhappy.    However, did you know that there are ways how to be happy in the past, present and future, regardless of circumstances? Forgive the ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/how-to-be-happy/how-to-be-happy-in-the-past-present-and-future/ Oftentimes, human nature prevents us from being happy even when know the ways how to be happy, thanks to countless motivational books, articles and shows.  If this sad state of affairs is happening in your life right now, don't despair because there is big hope in little things for you ... http://happyessence.com/happyblog/happines-through-little-blessings/how-to-be-happy-big-way-through-little-blessings/