On my birthday this Dec 2019, I thank God for memories made with family and friends. For giving jobs to pinay caregivers. For helping seniors live a little longer with comfort. For learning new tools working at Google. For having the money to help nieces and nephews finish college and work in Dubai. For meetingContinue reading “Thank God for many blessings and challenges and happiness”
Category Archives: Happiness
Why Denmark is the Happiest Country
Do not be limited by what you think or others think
Do not be limited by what you think or others think. Have a goal and find ways to achieve it, one day at a time. Below is an explanation about LIMITING BELIEFS , why for the most part it is not going to bring happiness and success. My daughter would assess first her time ,Continue reading “Do not be limited by what you think or others think”
Your thoughts can have a profound impact on your health
I will breath deeply for I refuse to leave my cells unoxygenated. I will guard my mind vigilantly when receiving a “diagnosis”. And will use my own voice and power to make my body strong. Be nourished by whole foods and quality supplementation. Getting clean water and fresh air and most important sunshine. Be away fromContinue reading “Your thoughts can have a profound impact on your health”
Close Friends Linked to a Sharper Memory
Secret to Happiness May Include More Unpleasant Emotions
Secret to Happiness May Include More Unpleasant Emotions Summary: Researchers report happiness is linked to feeling desired emotions, even when those emotions may be negative. Source: American Psychological Association. Research contradicts idea that people should always seek pleasure to be happy. People may be happier when they feel the emotions they desire, even if thoseContinue reading “Secret to Happiness May Include More Unpleasant Emotions”
All of us are called to bring light and empower what is right
We’re still worried about what happened in Charlottesville — and we know you are too. You’ve read the news: White supremacists gathered to intimidate African Americans and Jewish Americans — just because they’re outraged over the removal of a Confederate monument. What started as a feigned protest turned into a domestic terror attack. And DonaldContinue reading “All of us are called to bring light and empower what is right”
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My daughter is learning about relationship from ‘The Bachelor’
As I watched with my 21-yr old daughter the show “The Bachelor”, I realized that she is learning about dating and relationships from the show. So, I quickly gave my short advice at each commercial. She is so engrossed at the beautiful settings and drama and tried to absorb every word uttered by the cast.Continue reading “My daughter is learning about relationship from ‘The Bachelor’”
Dogs and humans need a hug each day
My grandma ate bananas during the last years of her life
My grandma Claudia died of old age at the age of 94 yrs old in the town of Iloilo Philippines. During the last years of her life, she ate mostly bananas. She has been gardening even until she was 85 years of age. She led a very active life working and feeding her 7 childrenContinue reading “My grandma ate bananas during the last years of her life”
Happy birthday to my son Dominic
Happy 23rd birthday Dominic! As my first born, I showered you with so much love. Although I wish you can intern at Facebook or Google, I am happy at most of your life’s decisions. I am glad that you found your passion in Environmental Engineering. And that you danced Tango with me few years backContinue reading “Happy birthday to my son Dominic”
Happy 21st birthday to my daughter Esther
Happy birthday Esther! You are my confidant, my loving daughter and my inspiration. I am glad you found your career goal to teach art to aspiring art students. You help them prepare their portfolio so that they can get in to the best art school. You have been advising your friends since you are inContinue reading “Happy 21st birthday to my daughter Esther”
The How of Happiness
University of California professor Sonja Lyubomirsky details the things research shows the happiest people have in common. Via The How of Happiness: They devote a great amount of time to their family and friends, nurturing and enjoying those relationships. They are comfortable expressing gratitude for all they have. They are often the first to offer helping hands toContinue reading “The How of Happiness”