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Tag: Happiness
Uplifting Photo of the Day is of an Orphan With His Shiny new Shoes
This picture is of a 6 year-old boy, “Werfel”, who lived in an orphanage. Here we see him happily celebrating and hugging a new pair
Screw Perfection :: Choose Practice – By Trish Rohr
I am starting to believe that “perfect” may be the ugliest, most vulgar, and destructive word in our language. In life there is not a
What does it really mean to love yourself? – By Angela Kopolovich
How much we know and understand ourselves is critically important, but there is something that is even more essential to living a Wholehearted life: loving
7 Reasons The Kindest People Are Actually The Strongest – By James Michael Sama
Being a man who writes about kindness and chivalry can bring some interesting lessons. One of which, is just how many people feel as though being kind
The Girl Who Saw Through the Illusions – by Leo Babauta
The girl was at work when one of her coworkers said something demeaning about her work, and she immediately got upset, felt defensive, and thought
Uplifting Photo of the Day Shows a Little Boy’s Happiness
Together We Rise is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization comprised of motivated young adults and former foster youth. Our vision is to improve the lives of
18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation
18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation by Emma Seppälä Emma Seppälä looks at the emerging science around the benefits of loving-kindness meditation. Many of
Written on the Window of an Abandoned Storefront
It made us smile! 🙂 Great smile quotes below… Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the
Uplifting Photo of the Day Includes a Baby and her Baby Foot
‘drudruanew’ wrote: A friend’s daughter discovering her foot. Please share this lovely photo using the buttons below! Thank you 🙂
A Little Girl’s First Experience of Rain
‘bfs1985’ wrote: My daughter playing in/seeing rain for the first time. We moved to northern Nevada from San Diego back in January. Tuesday was the first
A 92-Year Old’s Five Simple Rules to be Happy:
The 92-year-old, petite, well-poised and proud lady, who is fully dressed each morning by eight o’clock, with her hair fashionably coifed and makeup… perfectly applied,
When a Dad Found out he was Going to be a Grandpa.
‘benshaws’ wrote: “This is so precious.” “Just think how when this kid is grown up and he’s remembering their grandfather they’ll always have this video
Elderly Woman Waves at Students Every Day. Then She Got a HUGE Surprise.
Source: Orthodox Church Quotes
A Simple Smile Lit Him Up
I found this man on 7th Avenue in Park Slope. He was leaning heavily on his cane, looking down, wearing a grimaced face. I felt
Little Lord of the Hugs
CUTENESS WARNING!!! Dana P shared the photos below on Instagram: She wrote: Teddy is obsessed with hugs. He will not miss any chance to “hug
Pockets of Goodness – GUEST POST!
We are very pleased and appreciative to welcome Megan Prosser, who writes for Andy’s Beat, as today’s Guest Blogger! About Andy’s Beat – This gorgeous little
Top 10 Scientific Benefits of Compassion
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