Aligning with Grace

Here are more suggestions offered from readers of The Happiness Project, by Gretchen Rubin that are conducive to greater happiness in their lives. Perhaps you have your own suggestions to offer? This morning, I read this quote that I posted as my Facebook status. Certainly practicing this would make anyone more happy: "Promise yourself this...to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble." ~ From the "Optimist Creed" for The Optimist Club And, these suggestions from The Happiness Project: If you can't get out of it, get into it. Keep it simple. Give without limits, give without expectations. React to the situation. Start where you are. People give what they have to give. Be specific about your needs. Let go, let God. If you're not now here, you're nowhere. Play the hand you're dealt. Own less, love more. Only connect. ...

I've been reading The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin . I stumbled upon this book, last fall while I was in Vancouver, and ordered it upon my return, but I am just finding the time now to immerse myself in it. It is a good read, filled with many insights, and I hope to make some further references to this book. For now, I would like to share part of a list the author compiled from what people shared which contributed to their own happiness and well-being. As we begin a New Year and contemplate changes in direction that we may want to make, or set intentions, some of these may resonate. On this day, that is the Feast of the Epiphany , I spent part of my day writing several poems, instead of doing work that I should do, and I offer this first verse of one poem, to honor this process of listening, of giving, and receiving, of changing and setting intentions, that hopefully will bear fruit throughout the year: Epiphany On this Feast of the Epiphany-- When The Magi came, ...