The Buddha in Me, The Buddha in You: A Handbook for Happiness
by David HareThis book is another great book with insights into how to live with greater happiness. It shares the teachings and wisdom of Nichiren Buddhism coupled with a coach’s insight and philosophy on personal development. If you are looking to connect with your authentic truth, looking for greater purpose and meaning in life with techniques to assist you in unlocking your potential to live a full, rich and happy life – this book is well worth the read.
Not matter who you are or what you attempt to do in life we will all face challenges along the way. It is within the challenges that our greatest growth is achieved. When you are fronted with challenge persist and persevere. There is a way forward, there is a solution and when you discover that beliefs grow, lessons are learnt and transformation occurs.
Ryan Holliday has a great book called The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph
which talks in detail on this thought. You can read my review here.If its not truly something you desire in life, if persisting isn’t absolutely important to you then perhaps in energy in facing the challenge is not necessary. Only you can decide on this at that point.
I also believe that those who pursue their dreams have more desirable challenges that those that don’t. If you are pursuing success or just trying to live a peaceful existence challenge is inevitable. If you challenge life, life will be less inclined to challenge you – on that note choose your challenges, don’t be challenged.
Enjoy my thought. Peace, passion and purpose.
Summary
At the age of 14, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. apprenticed to his father don Miguel Sr. and his grandmother, Madre Sarita. From that early age, he was called upon to translate Madre Sarita’s prayers, lectures and workshops from Spanish into English. Through interpreting for Madre Sarita, don Miguel Jr. came to understand the power of faith.
Don Miguel Jr.’s apprenticeship lasted 10 years. When he reached his mid-20’s, his father intensified his training. At the apex of this powerful journey don Miguel said to his eldest son, “Find your way out. Go home and master Death by becoming alive.”
Hey Gang, in todays episode I talk about and reflect on why living with fulfilment and freedom are the key to raising our level of happiness in life. No matter your success or achievements if you are not free and fulfilled you will be no more happier in life.
I have written a post on this topic exactly that you can view here – Why A Life of Fulfilment & Freedom Will Raise Our Happiness. I thought I would share this in podcast form for those of you who may not have time to read my posts or perhaps would rather hear me talk on this topic directly. It is a topic that I am very passionate about.
I believe if our basic needs are meet these two things should be the reason for much of our actions in life. The never ending drive for more freedom and finding ways to nourish our soul and the pursuit of fulfilment on a deeper level.
Please leave your thoughts below and until next time, peace, passion and purpose.
Summary
“Be you because everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde
Susanna Halonen is the one and only Happyologist. Her mission is to teach others to find happiness from within so they can succeed in their career, relationships and life. She is an accredited life coach, a positive psychology practitioner and a published researcher. She is also the author of columnist for Huffington Post and has held keynote talks at numerous conferences including three TEDx events.
Having mastered the science of happiness both literally and personally. She left an unhappy corporate life to complete a Masters of Science in Applied Positive Psychology and to become a qualified life coach. She quit pessimistic thinking and trained herself to become an optimist. Along the way, coining the title ‘Happyologist’.
See You At The Top: 25th Anniversary Edition
by Zig Ziglar“It is your attitude, not aptitude, that will determine your altitude.” Zig Ziglar.
This is one of Zig’s greatest seminars that has been captured live and now presented as an audio master piece. If you are looking to shake up your life and gain some traction for success this is a great place to start. Zig shares so much gold it is sometimes hard to keep up. I can tell you one thing, you will finish this audio feeling like you can accomplish anything in life.
A master of story telling, Zig communicates his messages with great simplicity and clarity always using humour to motivate and inspire us to achieve greatness. This guy is the king of story telling and with each story there is a powerful message that will assist us all in getting to the top.
“Your big opportunity may be right where you are now.” Napoleon Hill.
In this episode I discuss how we can go about turning our negative thoughts in to more powerful positive thoughts.
The key is to seek out and look for the opportunities and value in every situation we are in. If you approach it with this mindset you are going to get the most out of each moment even when you don’t totally like it.
There are opportunities and learnings no matter that situation that can be turned into favourable gold. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts below.
Summary
Ambra holds an MA in English and a project management professional (PMP) certification. She spent fifteen years working with Accenture, AECOM, and other Fortune 500 companies both in the US and abroad, building expertise in change management, knowledge management, communication, and training. Then Ambra embarked on a new journey.
This new era of Ambra’s life began when she and her husband headed off to celebrate their youngest son’s college graduation, only to find he could not get out of bed. Not knowing where to go or who to turn to, Ambra embarked on a journey of discovery. Her new book, Escape from Dark Places: Guideposts to Hope in an Age of Anxiety and Depression, chronicles her journey and what she learned about the causes of anxiety and depression and what mums and others, typically sidelined from the recovery process, can do to help young people manage their disorders and thrive.
Intrigued by the promising millennial generation, Ambra is pursuing her passion for helping these anxiety-ridden young people find their way.
Enjoy this chat. Peace, passion and purpose. (more…)
In follow on to last weeks episode, this week I discuss the finer details of my particular challenge and how I am finalising the plan of attack. In particular I discuss lead and lag measures, tracking our progress, scheduling, removing temptations and knowing your triggers, and setting rewards along the way.
Join us at Challenge 2 Transformation here.
If you are joining us you too should have a starting plan – today let’s build on that. You should have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, the ultimate goal, and and some idea around the goals that will help you get there. Last week we discussed setting SMART goals that will ultimately help you accomoplish the challenge you set. If your goals are not SMART, fool proof, then they will be hard to act on and complete. Also, they should all assist in accomplishing your ultimate goal. (more…)
Summary
“Life is not a spectator sport so show up for the game.”
Cara Bradley, author, yoga teacher, mental strength coach, entrepreneur, and former pro-skater, has devoted more than three decades to movement disciplines and has coached hundreds of thousands of people. Cara Bradley, athlete turned renowned yoga and mindfulness expert, reveals how to wake up, show up, and shine everyday.
Living an extraordinary life and feeling awake and fully alive is not about doing more, but about being more. It isn’t about achieving more; it’s about experiencing more. When you shift beyond your to-do lists and drama-led stories and show up in this moment, you will experience a profound sense of clarity, vitality, and confidence. Wake up right here and now, and unleash your natural genius. (more…)
