Monthly Archives: November 2016

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Want to be more successful in your Life-On Purpose?..Here is how

"Secrets to successful living"

Well, in a USA Today article on October 28, 2016 there was an eye catching article titled:” Religion may be a miracle drug”.  And the subtitle was: “Church attendance is correlated with longer life and a sense of meaning.”  Wow,  studies have shown over the years that health and religion are very much connected.  Now I personally believe that having a relationship with Christ is the key, but you can’t argue with the results!   I always feel better after attending.  My wife and I always wonder how people can live in this world without attending church! The article goes on to say that the benefits of attending church regularly have the following benefits:

  1. More Optimistic
  2. Lower Rates of Depression
  3. Greater Purpose in Life
  4. More Self Control
  5. Greater Likelihood of a stable marriage
  6. Expanded social network
  7. Greater Charitable Giving, civic engagement and volunteering

So the next time you are feeling sad or depressed or just need some help….I recommend you go to church!

 

 

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How to be Happy at Thanksgiving……..

"Secrets to getting along with people"

Well, it is that time of year again when family come together and kids come home from school.  It is one of the happiest times of the year for me and my family!  And there are reasons why it is such a happy time.   Let me just share some of our secrets to a happy family time.

First, home should be a safe and peaceful place.  It takes time for family members to get used to being together again, so resist the temptation to discuss anything controversial such as elections!

Second, our words can either bring us up or take us down.  So it is better to plan on just saying positive uplifting words as a goal when home!  Take time just to listen instead of always voicing opinions.  Remember, while you think your opinion is so important, it probably isn’t.

Third, give plenty of back massages!  My kids grew up having me give them back massages and when they come home, they really like and look forward to them.  It gives me time to talk with them as well and we laugh about all the massages over the years!  But, it calms them down.

Fourth, decorate together!  Try to bring tradition into the mix.  Perhaps its going over to a family members house for dinner or going out somewhere. But try to bring tradition into the holiday.  It is the common thread that brings everyone together.

Fifth, thank the Lord for each and everything you have.  Don’t look to what you have lost, but keep your eye on what you have and be grateful for all.  Gratitude is a powerful healer and energy source.   It connects the physical to the spiritual.  And everyone in the house benefits.

Sixth, practice positive thoughts always.  Positive thoughts create positive emotions. Positive emotions create positive vibrations and positive vibrations attract positive people.

So I hope you have a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!