Happiness can be felt in an instant. It can also be a feeling that last beyond a moment. Our feelings continue to change with circumstances and in time. We can become unhappy or experience feelings of unhappiness for long periods of time. Finding, understanding, and knowing what makes us feel happy and unhappy can help balance our feelings. Long term, sustained happiness is sometimes described as joy. Joy although a feeling in and of itself is not as likely to based on only f

Compassion is shown in our personal relationships through unconditional acts of grace through love. Change continues as each one of us are willing to forgive and forget (move forward). Having compassion starts with intentionally looking beyond only self and seeing the needs of (loving) others. Loving one another is the hardest task we will attempt for a lifetime. Why? We are different and each of us makes mistakes. We also have opportunities to love one another in small and l

First things first, is a statement that implies priorities have been established. Do you know who you are? Do you know what you want? Do you know who and what is important to you? At different points and times we all follow someone or something. In today’s world following trends is easy as social media outlets help to promote (sometimes bombard us with) the next thing. Taking time to make the best informed decision for ourselves requires us to evaluate all areas of our lives

Looking at relationships How we see one another is a viewpoint that can build others up or tear others down. Also, how we choose to treat one another matters. We always have an opportunity to be kind. Kindness changes people and relationships. As we go through life it’s important to remember to look for the good in others and encourage people. The phrase, “We are only as good as the weakest person in our circle of friends and family”, should remind us that impacting others al