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Finding Happiness by Identifying a Pastime That Makes You Truly Happy

I went for a Harley ride today to clear my head and sharpen my mind.

Your Handwriting Holds Secrets You May Want to Unlock

Not too long ago a neighbor invited me to his 40th birthday party. I asked if, as my gift to him, I could become his party’s entertainment.

I Am Not Blowing Smoke About Turning into a Quitter

The other day I received a phone call from a 70-year-old diabetic woman. She had been smoking for the past 50 years with only one 6-month break.

The Day My Home Visit Turned into a Pleasant Surprise

I recently received a call from a friend having a problem with his elderly stepfather. His stepfather’s son said his father was aging rapidly and appeared to have a severe case of dementia. The son said he was combative with people who came into his home to help. He also should not be driving. He was a danger to himself and others.

What if We Lived as if Each Day Were Our Last?

I used to work a 9 to 5 job. Often, it required overtime, but basically was 9 to 5.

Before Success, You Must be Truthful with Yourself

Be true to yourself — a phrase often used with good intentions. And we know what the road to hell is paved with.

He Was Staring at the Television Set When His Life Changed

Once upon a time there was a happy man. Or so he thought. Having spent the last 20 years of his life as a newspaper editor, one day his boss came in and told him he was being laid off.

How to Acquire a Lifetime Supply of Self-Confidence

If you have ever been to a hypnotism show, you will have seen the dramatic finale where the hypnotist takes a member of the audience and has the person believe he or she is as rigid as a titanium bar, so rigid the hypnotist will lay the participant between two chairs and have someone stand on the person’s stomach.

When You Go on a Diet, Eschew Trying to Starve Yourself

Losing weight, just like stopping smoking, is one of the hardest things a person may attempt. We want to lose weight fast. Unless...

Hypnotherapy Can Slide You Through Surgery

Not long ago, I noticed two lumps in my lower abdomen. I chose not to do anything for a couple of weeks. ...