Living Life at Full Throttle
“Don’t be afraid to go out on a limb. That’s where the fruit is.” ~H. Jackson Browne
When I was fifteen, I “died” for about a minute or so and then came back to life. A very severe case of …
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7 Reasons to Be Happy Even if Things Aren’t Perfect Now
“Being happy doesn’t mean that everything is perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.” ~Unknown
Even though I couldn’t possibly care less about oil-based raincoats, I listened to him talk for about fifteen minutes one rainy morning …
See and Tell
“Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” ~Voltaire
There are a lot of impressive people in the world. Some innovate and invent things that help masses of people. Some use …
Say No
“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” ~Dr. Seuss
As children we’re taught to just say no, and we do it with abandon.
Want to come …
Be Your Purpose Now
“The secret to success is constancy to purpose.” ~Benjamin Disraeli
Most of us want to be successful, if not in monetary terms, then by our own definitions.
We want to feel a sense of meaning, to do something worthwhile that …
Interpret Differently
“Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” ~William Shakespeare
Research indicates lottery winners are no happier than people who didn’t win, and in many cases, become depressed in the years following their win.
Scientists have surmised …
10 Ways I Know There’s Nothing Wrong with You (or Me)
“On a deeper level you are already complete. When you realize that, there is a joyous energy behind what you do.” ~Eckhart Tolle
At seventeen I had it all. I made straight As, was the vice president of the Honor …
Act Your Shoe Size
“A three-year-old child is a being who gets almost as much fun out of a fifty-six dollar set of swings as it does out of finding a small green worm.” ~Bill Vaughn
You have bills, obligations, and responsibilities.
And there …
Log Changes
“The range of what we think and do is limited by what we fail to notice.” ~R.D.Laing
Have you ever noticed a new business on your route to work only to later learn it’s been there for weeks?
Somehow in …
Unstrange a Stranger
“Old friends pass away, new friends appear. It is just like the days. An old day passes, a new day arrives. The important thing is to make it meaningful: a meaningful friend, or a meaningful day.” ~Dalai Lama
Some sociologists …
Give an Uncomfortably Long Hug
“We can live without religion and meditation, but we cannot survive without human affection.” –Dalai Lama
You see your uncle at the annual holiday party. It’s been almost six months since you saw him last. You’ve heard all about his …
11 Ways to Laugh it Off
“If you are too busy to laugh, you are too busy.” ~Proverb
Last night a few of my friends and I went to see Chelsea Handler perform stand-up comedy. Whether you’re a fan of her show on E! or not, …
Tiny Buddha Launch Contest Winners
It’s been an exciting couple of days since we first launched! Without further ado, here are the winners of the launch contest:
Amanda Ryan will receive:
-How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life, the Dalai Lama
-The …
Worry Serves No Useful Purpose
“Worry pretends to be necessary but serves no useful purpose.” ~Eckhart Tolle
Tomorrow is my thirtieth birthday. For two hours earlier this evening, I felt certain I’d start the day hooked up to an IV in intensive care.
It all …
The Kindest Thing You Can Do for Someone Else
“The kindest thing you can do for someone else is listen without forming an opinion.” ~Lori Deschene
I was standing on Tremont St. looking for a cab, feeling euphoric after a fun night on the town. I had a couple …
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