The Soul of the Modern Woman

The Soul of the Modern Woman

Feel Connected and You'll Be Resurrected!

By: Charlotte Palmer

Licensed Brain Gym® Trainer/Consultant

"Feel connected and you'll be resurrected!" That's my Inner Guide's advice and I get it. Over the past 3 weeks, I've been thinking about giving a written testimonial for "happiness" and all the ways that delicious state of being enriches my life. The more I think about it, the more pieces of information float up to consciousness to jog old memories and rekindle past discoveries.

Here are a few of my happiness happenings. You are invited to add yours to the list to share with our moxy sisterhood.

Happiness is a choice. A visit to Barry Neil Kaufman's Option Institute several years ago introduced me to his life saving ideas. His book, Happiness Is a Choice, is published by Fawcett Columbine (Ballantine Books/Random House). When you tell your story of what's going on in your life and whom you think you can't live with or without, you get to choose if you want happiness with them or without them. Can you keep your scenario and change your attributes about it? Write down the pluses and deltas. What perspective would change the liabilities to advantages? If you change your situation, you are still living with the same old you unless you decide to realign your thinking.

Authentic, long-lasting happiness comes from feeling good about yourself, a commitment to a like-minded group or cause, and an awareness of your support community. Is that person staring back at you in the mirror someone you enjoy knowing?

If you need an outer source to help you answer that question, check out authentichappiness.com. This outpost of the positive psychology movement has questionnaires you can answer to learn your "signature strengths". What are the virtues universally recognized across cultures that you reveal through your interests and values? This site will boost your happiness, self-confidence insight right off the charts.

Have a need or a grieve? Call Silent Unity at 1-800-NOW-PRAY (1-800-669-7729).This 24/7/365 prayer service gives you a trained "listening ear" who will sooth you and provide a worldwide prayer support network for you for 30 days complete with a follow-up letter and helpful leaflets if you want them. When you or someone you care about is hurting, Silent Unity provides nonsectarian peace of mind and consolation.

Need a good laugh? Try Laughter Yoga, a mirthful movements exercise program started in India in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria. Get informed and turned on at http://www.laughteryoga.us/laughter-yoga.php refreshed by neuropeptides. These natural chemicals control our mood and energy levels, pain and pleasure centers as well as regulate our immune systems. With a hearty, "Ha, ha, ha!" and a happy, "Ho, ho, ho!" a titter and a giggle, just let go. Walk in the sunshine, take time to play, allow yourself a bright, shining day.

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