Here are some resources that you may find helpful in seeking whatever it is you pursue! Best wishes for peace and happiness!
Shawn Achor at Goodthink
This man is beyond amazing. Please click to his site and read his story of how he ended up in a ground breaking field of Positive Psychology, at Harvard, which lead him to research “happiness”. Here is his mission statement from Goodthink. “Goodthink brings the science of happiness to life for audiences across the world. We invite you to learn how to use positive psychology research to broadcast an optimistic mindset to positively influence your colleagues and family and create more happiness and success in your life.”
Brene Brown: Researcher & Storyteller
Read absolutely anything you can get your hands on by this amazing woman. Here is a link to an excerpt of her book on Oprah.com. You will see “Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work. She has spent the past thirteen years studying vulnerability, courage, worthiness, and shame.”
Excerpt: The Gifts of Imperfection by Dr. Brene Brown
Brene Brown at Oprah.com
Zen Habits: by Leo Babauta
“Zen Habits is about finding simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos of our lives. It’s about clearing the clutter so we can focus on what’s important, create something amazing, find happiness.”
Simple Abundance: A daybook of Comfort and Joy by Sarah Ban Breathnach
Book synopsis as seen on Amazon:
“Simple Abundance is a book of 366 evocative essays-one for every day of your year-written for women who wish to live by their own lights. In the past a woman’s spirituality has been separated from her lifestyle. Simple Abundance shows you how your daily life can be an expression of your authentic self.
Embrace its gentle lessons, savor its sublime common sense, dare to live its passionate truth, and share its extraordinary and exhilarating gift with every woman you encounter: the authentic self is the Soul made visible.”
If you are seeking supplemental guidance on your journey, look no further! This book will be your companion, your compass, your example. Enjoy!
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The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) by Don Miguel Ruiz
Book synopsis as seen on Amazon:
“In The Four Agreements, bestselling author don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs that rob us of joy and create needless suffering. Based on ancient Toltec wisdom, The Four Agreements offer a powerful code of conduct that can rapidly transform our lives to a new experience of freedom, true happiness, and love.”
I absolutely love, love, love this book. It’s a half day’s reading. So simple yet so profound. Write down these 4 agreements and put them somewhere you can see everyday. Read them daily, twice daily if you’re ambitious to witness the change. If you practice these agreements, whenever possible, you will begin to do them effortlessly and consistently. And you will love it!
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The Mindfulness Meditation Institute
This website is a wonderful resource for meditation. Mindfulness Meditation has been shown to help reduce stress, slow the aging process and improve relationships. Most importantly, mindful meditation helps bring a sense of peace and happiness to the lives of those who practice daily.