happiness

Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.

Are You Running Out Of Time For Your Success?
I was just reading an article that was talking about entrepreneurship... Though much of what they said could apply to many areas of life.
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)6 days ago in Motivation
The secret life of the librarian.
I love books, I’ve been a voracious reader all my life, and if I buy a book, I can’t get rid of it. I’ll read it 2 or 3 times, and shelve it in my library in case I want to read it again. My collection has got out of control, and the room I’ve designated as my library is full, crammed full, the overflow of books has crept into the other rooms of the house, and also the garage. On shelves, packed in boxes stacked 8 high. There’s no room for the car. Like I said, out of control. So instead of buying books and reading them at home, and then storing them, I decided to join the local library. It’s just a short walk into town , a very pleasant walk, next to a park, and a coffee shop, not too many kids go there, at least during the times I’m there, and the libarian is sweet and helpful. Oh, and did I mention kind of cute. I’m not attached, so although I’m not on the prowl I’m always looking at the female scenery. I mean, why not?
By Guy lynn6 days ago in Motivation
The Phantom Glove: Jim Abbott and the Art of the Impossible
The incredible true story of Jim Abbott, the one-handed pitcher who defied physics and skeptics to throw a no-hitter for the New York Yankees, proving that adaptation is the highest form of skill.
By Frank Massey 6 days ago in Motivation
What If Reality Runs Deeper Than What We Can See
Most of us are trained, often without realizing it, to treat what is visible as what is most real. Actions, outcomes, results, behavior. These are the things that can be measured, discussed, praised, or corrected. They are concrete, undeniable, and easy to point to. When something goes wrong, attention naturally moves toward what can be seen. When something goes right, credit is assigned to what just happened. This way of seeing feels practical, even obvious. But what if it quietly reverses how reality actually works.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast6 days ago in Motivation
When Effort Quietly Runs Out. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
There is a specific kind of ending that doesn’t announce itself. No arguments. No dramatic goodbye. No final message that makes things official.
By Chilam Wong6 days ago in Motivation
My Dad Taught Me What Richness Really Means
You all have heard this phrase "life is not bed of roses", several times. Yes this phrase. We all understand its deep meaning. Now, I want to make minor but deep changes in the phrase. Instead of using "is", I am using "was".
By Uzma7 days ago in Motivation
Focus on Solutions, Not Problems
Everyone has problems. Some are loud, some are silent, and some slowly eat you from the inside. But what separates people who move forward from those who stay stuck is not the size of their problems—it’s where they place their focus.
By USA daily update 7 days ago in Motivation
The weight of guilt
Once I attended a conference where a Thai monk was giving a speech about spirituality and letting your emotions out. At a certain moment a guy stood up and told the monk about something he did, which he felt guilty about. It was not something serious, but the guilt was enough to consume him. After some time, the monk just said, "If you did something wrong, why should you feel good about it?" The guy just stood there, and after that answer, something changed in him.
By YOURJourney7 days ago in Motivation
The Weight We Choose to Carry
The town of Harrow field was not marked on most maps. It was the kind of place people passed through without stopping, where streets remembered footsteps longer than faces, and where duty was not spoken loudly but lived quietly. In Harrow field, responsibility did not arrive with applause; it arrived with the morning bell, the creak of old doors, and the steady expectation that everyone would do what needed to be done.
By Farhad7 days ago in Motivation
The Goal Of Thy Enemy
I believe that every leader should study war theory... Not because I'm an advocate for war... I believe that war should be avoided and only used as a last resort in situations where the opposition refuses to see the world in alternative ways...
By Dr. Cody Dakota Wooten, DFM, DHM, DAS (hc)8 days ago in Motivation
Why Being Liked is Overrated and Self-Respect is Everything
For a long time, I thought being liked was the goal. If people were comfortable around me, I felt successful. If no one was upset with me, I felt safe. If I could smooth things over, stay agreeable, and avoid conflict, I believed I was doing something right.
By Stacy Valentine8 days ago in Motivation
An Old Story
In a small village, there lived a man named Anu. He was hardworking and diligent, but unfortunately, luck never seemed to favor him. His family often struggled with extreme poverty. One day, feeling the burden of their circumstances, Anu said to his wife, “If we continue working here and wait for our fortunes to change, that day may never come. Why don’t we go somewhere else and try our luck?”
By Sudais Zakwan8 days ago in Motivation