“… evolutionary psychologists Leda Cosmides and John Tooby say that happiness comes from ‘encountering unexpected positive events.'”
You don’t say..
14 Jan 2012 Leave a comment
in For your entertainment, Inspirational, Randomites Tags: happiness, happy, inspire, smile, Wikipedia
Mum’s the word
09 Jan 2012 2 Comments
in In-sites, Inspirational, Moi
My mom makes some of the most incredible edible creations in the kitchen… mMmm nom nomm.. Here, some cookies she baked for Christmas (there were other shapes as well, but they somehow vanished b4 I was able to photograph em. oOops). An amazingly strong woman (with infinite amounts of patience!), she inspires me to go further, learn more, and be more patient with everything really; she endures. She makes me laugh my a** off, she drives me crazy, and I couldn’t love her more ❤ Here’s to my mum!
Fooling around w/ the forward-facing cam on my phone a while back yielded the ear-lickin’ pic (lol)- The other is of her nom nom Christmas cookies b4 they were devoured 🙂
‘nuf said
09 Jan 2012 Leave a comment
in For your entertainment, Inspirational, Quotations Tags: happy, inspire, Love, smile
Power vs Force
17 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
in For your entertainment, Inspirational, Reads Tags: Anatomy of Consciousness, David R. Hawkins, Human Behavior, Kinesiology, Power vs Force, Psychology
The first thing I have to say about this book is that you have to be ready for it.
I had it for a few years before I could actually read it all the way through. Sound funny? Yea, even I realize it kinda does.. Well, I attempted it a few times but it just wasn’t my time to “get” it; it will let you know when you should read it! It is excellently written, and intensely intriguing. I heard a friend of mine speak of it in conversation one day while visiting in Sanibel (his father is a Kinesiologist -this really piqued my interest) so I made a mental note of it -soon after which I purchased it. Then it sat upon my shelf for quite some time.
As the title implies, it is the idea of Power vs Force – and the actual difference between the two; supported by his knowledge as a psychiatrist, Dr. Hawkins (MD!) uses theoretical concepts from particle physics, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos theory to support his study of human behavior. Like I said, it’s something you have to be ready for : )
It is a very powerful read, it will take some time to digest, and it can change your life.
I will be re-reading it soon after I finish Intimations of Infinity (but that’s a post for later time!). I cannot begin to explain more about it, but I do encourage for you to check into it and find out more, and to simply see if it would be something of interest to you (click the image!). As I come back around to it, I will make another post with more comments, etc.
(As you will come to find, I highly admire Mother Teresa… needless to say an amazing and inspirational human being.. she commented about this work:
“A beautiful gift of writing… (You) spread joy, love, and compassion through what you write. The fruit of these three is peace, as you know…”
Templeton/Nobel Peace Prize recipient, anointed Blessed Teresa. –Just sayin.)
**On a side note… and as this cover may beg: are we “defined” by our opposite?.. Do opposites really attract?.. food for further thought.
Love (in lotion)
17 Dec 2011 1 Comment
in Inspirational, Photography, Quotations Tags: Dalai Lama, inspire, Love
“Even more important than the warmth and affection we receive, is the warmth and affection we give. It is by giving warmth and affection, by having a genuine sense of concern for others, in other words through compassion, that we gain the conditions for genuine happiness. More important than being loved, therefore, is to love.”
-Dalai Lama
Onward & Upward
17 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
in Inspirational, Moi, Photography Tags: doubt, honesty, hope, inspire, Life, live, Love
When in doubt:
add a pinch more salt; slow down; be nice; help; smile; pray; leap; love; leave a little extra; turn it up; be silent; believe; laugh out loud; breathe…. whatever you do, always do it with honesty, integrity and dedication -no matter how small or insignificant you may think your action is.
“The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest, it is as if we open an inner door. It reduces fear, boosts confidence and brings us inner strength. By reducing distrust, it opens us to others and brings us a sense of connection to others, and sense of purpose and meaning in life.” –Dalai Lama
Rays of Love
17 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
in Inspirational, Moi, Photography Tags: Dad, light, Love
My dad lights my life; from fixing a strand of my favorite Christmas lights to installing one under the hood if I ever need to check oil in the dark, from front to back – he’s got it covered. A master of all trades, he once told me he could fix anything -except a broken heart [so don’t get one]… Love him :*)
..Right?
17 Dec 2011 Leave a comment
in Inspirational Tags: beautiful, change, courage, destiny, hope, Life, live, Love, smile
Reminder
30 Nov 2011 3 Comments
in In-sites, Inspirational, Quotations Tags: Life, Love
Recently saw this pop up on a friend’s Facebook post. Wonderful message, and as “mere humans,” it is really nice to see this displayed as a reminder of how pure life and love should be. If this is ultimately what we would want, then we must be able to put it out there from within ourselves – we get what we give, we reep what we sow; Clear the slate from the possible past wrongs, keep the wisdom gained from them, and put the best part of your heart forward.
Love
21 Nov 2011 4 Comments
in In-sites, Inspirational, Photography, Quotations
This is posted in the garden of a Thai temple located in Tampa, FL; I appreciated the reminder
*^^*
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