Sharing Joy and Happiness
December 5, 2009 by Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob sharing thoughts on joy and happiness with everyone.
Transcription:
Dr. Rob sharing joy and happiness. The gift of a smile, of love and of God bless. Simply thoughts of words that we can share with everyone and anyone, any moment of the day and this is the right moment to do that. Read more
Finding Unqualified Happiness
November 27, 2009 by Editor
Since most of our experiences are rooted in cause and effect, we naturally want to justify our contentment. We envision grand circumstances, stating that if only we could achieve this goal or obtain that possession, we would finally be in a position to attain happiness. As a result, satisfaction is always just out of reach and the very notion of grabbing hold of it seems like nothing more than a pipe dream. But the truth is that sincere contentment and fulfillment are never wholly the result of external events or situations. Though life’s joyful moments can ignite the spark of contentment within us, that spark is fueled by serenity long established in our souls. When we forget this, it is easy to become stuck in “if only” patterns of thought. If we concentrate on the natural serenity that exists within us, however, we can move forward unimpeded by disappointment. Read more
Video: Mipham – What about me?
May 11, 2009 by Editor
Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude. –Denis Waitely
What About Me?:
Mipham records albums, runs marathons and just happens to be a Tibetan Buddhist monk. In this amazing music video, he creatively questions the idea of a self-centered world view. “When you’re happy, I’m happy,” he raps. “That’s the formula. First you, then me. That’s all happiness is. It’s just the heart being free.”
Friends and the gift they give us
May 4, 2009 by Editor
Good friends enrich our lives in so many ways. Through a magical combination of similarities and differences, friends offer us the opportunity to know ourselves as we are and help us grow into who we want to be. Our similarities attract us to each other, comforting us with familiarity when we see ourselves in them. When we are drawn to those we admire, the same recognition is at work, unconsciously acknowledging that these people possess qualities that we ourselves possess. By acting as mirrors, friends help us define who we are by reflecting our selves back to us.
Friends also help us know ourselves through our differences. Differences allow us to see other options and make choices about who we want to be. Sometimes we are drawn to those who appear to be our opposites, and we learn to accept the parts of them we love and the parts of them that don’t resonate with us, thus allowing us a valuable learning experience. By expanding our understanding to include others’ experiences, Read more
Gratitude, 1/27/09
January 27, 2009 by Ken5
With some things not going the way I had hoped, it’s a good time to look at the good things for which I am grateful:
My wife and child, the centers of my universe.
My family, who made me the person I am today.
My health, which allows me to enjoy life.
My music, which gives me a way to express myself without words.
My job, which expands my mind and allows me to be a part of something great.
- Ken
Finding joy in meaningless tasks
January 6, 2009 by Editor
Spending an afternoon working on the car, gardening, or even cleaning the house can be fun when we have an interest in the project. Yet, we can also find joy in the chores and tasks we don’t especially like. All we need is a change of attitude, a different approach, a little music, or some help from friends, and the tasks or responsibilities that we perceive as tedious can become a source of pleasure. Read more
Video: Joy is the word
December 19, 2008 by Dr. Rob
Dr. Rob created a video of his daily Intention for today, Joy is the word, as well as a few words on forgiveness and life in general.
Small town Hockey Hero with a big heart
Our son is my newest “Hockey Hero.” He plays goalie on his small hometown ice hockey team. Read more
Dr. Rob’s Intention of the day, April 17th, 2008, Apple Pie
April 17, 2008 by Dr. Rob
“apple pie”
Dr. Rob’s Intention of the day, April 8th, 2008, Joy Mission
April 8, 2008 by Dr. Rob
“joy mission”
