happiness
Happiness, defined; things that help you find happiness, keep it, and share it with others.
The Underdog
I grew up on the North West side of Chicago. In Jefferson Park. Spending the first 9 years of my life there. My mom's side was German, my dad's side was Mexican. Having to go to a Catholic school for 4 years. My teachers thought I was a goofy rebel, the class clown. Loving to make the other kids laugh, sticking up for the underdog. Having a good amount of friends up to 3rd grade. My father moved us out of the city in the Summer of 2001. Up to Kenosha, Wisconsin. To this beach house right off Lake Michigan. A giant culture shock. Leaving all my friends and family behind. Living in the middle of the prairie. Secluded from everyone. Having to go to a new school for 4th grade, in a new state. I didn't fit in, these new kids were too uptight. Complete strangers I couldn't make laugh. Getting constantly bullied, on the bus by neighbor kids. Feeling out of placed. On top of that, my parents were always working, or fighting all the time. Had to learn how to cook, clean, do laundry, mow the grass, everything new at age 10. It helped me become a stronger person down the road. But I felt lonely, with no friends. So I started eating more, gaining weight. My own personal island
By Valente Gonzalez5 years ago in Motivation
Why I Quit Working in a Not-Quite-Right Job Past its Use-By Date. Top Story - June 2021.
Being a barista, wearing a face mask, and standing on your feet is no easy feat; also while making sure the milk does not overheat, and the hopper grinds the right amount of coffee beans for a 30ml espresso shot.
By Justine Crowley5 years ago in Motivation
How to be happy in every situation
“Happiness doesn't mean everything is perfect. It means you have decided to look beyond the mistakes. ”~ Unknown Although I didn't care about oil-based raincoats, I listened to him talk for about fifteen minutes in the morning one rain last week.
By Sabin Paul5 years ago in Motivation
Staying Empowered During Divisive Times
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mohandas Gandhi It almost feels to me as if things are slowly winding down after the world wide pandemic. I don't know about any of you, but I find myself feeling a little worn out and raw. It's been a year of revelations, endings, beginnings, shadow work, inspiration and most of all, change.
By A.N.Tipton5 years ago in Motivation
Let's talk about R
* What is R? ‘Rs’ are exciting. They are the most important aspect of our lives - our Rs with our parents, boyfriend or girlfriend, husband or wife, children, grandchildren, friends, neighbours, other people, our R with GOD who created us, our Rs with other nations, etc. By nature, every one of us is in one way or the other in a R.
By MONDAY KILLO5 years ago in Motivation
How to increase self motivation
"The cure for jealousy is to see what you are: dissatisfaction with yourself." ~ Joan Didion I like to see myself as a real person. I think it sounds good to recommend fighting jealousy with gratitude. Like, "Don't focus on what you don't have - just count your blessings!"
By Bishnu Bhandari5 years ago in Motivation
Do what you want
"What is stronger than the will to win is the first courage." ~ Unknown I've talked to a lot of people lately who are doing something "right" with their lives but really want to do something else. They feel the rush to break free and will look for you, even though they have not yet explained "about it."
By Anjal Dav5 years ago in Motivation
Are You Looking for Happiness? Stop and Look Within
Happiness has a different definition to different people and the word cannot be identified through one single perspective. For many happiness is earning a lot of money whereas for many it is to have mental peace through things. Happiness can be multi-dimensional and people often forget the same. They often try to either feed others with their idea of happiness or sometimes they even ruin their presence status looking hard to find happiness. Happiness has not set rules or regulations and can be different for different individuals.
By Amra Beganovich5 years ago in Motivation
Good Words
Fulfillment of my passion used to seem so unachievable that it would make my stomach churn. Ever since I was little, my dreams were always to become a great writer like Stephen King. To create books that people could never stop reading and eventually turn those stories into movies that would reach everybody. The recognition of my work falls to the back burner when it comes to just wanting to fulfill my passion of writing.
By Destiney Thomas5 years ago in Motivation
The Raven & The Swan
I have been different my entire life. Of Cajun ancestry, I am the result of a few hundred years of French hedonism. I am not quite white but not quite black either, and people don’t like being unable to label your race. I was the kid that everyone else picked on; add to that equation that I was also a fast learner and a bit of the teacher's pet. I was, then, the school pariah.
By Saint St.James5 years ago in Motivation
a day in the snow
When you live in the south, a decent amount of snow actually sticking only happens once in a Blue Moon. For when it does stick, it usually only lasts a day or so before Mother Nature decides it is time for it to melt. However, there are times you know a big snow storm brewing. It is in those times that you know the snow will stay maybe a week or so. The day finally comes when you look outside to a beautiful white blanket. And there it is, one of the most precious things you will ever see. You see the pure joy and excitement in a child's eyes.
By Cody Kennedy5 years ago in Motivation
