Tag: good
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Everything that happens to me is the best possible thing that can happen to me
“When you are convinced of the truth that everything that happens is the best thing that can happen, life begins to be much more fun. It is like opening a direct channel to happiness.” – Chris Prentiss, Zen and the Art of Happiness What’s done is done. It’s all good. Learn your lessons and move…
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Delayed gratification and happiness
“High performers delay gratification, but not happiness.” – Bob Riding, Design happiness A very successful friend of mine has talked to me at length about delayed gratification. I find hope in the recognition of similarities in our approach to life. There is something deeply satisfying, undeniably exciting about working for a better future, about knowing…
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Genetically Modified Organisms | Norman Borlaug
Norman Borlaug was a scientist. His work on genetically modified organisms has saved over a billion people from starvation so far. Most were a different race from him. He didn’t want the praise. He didn’t want the money. He didn’t want to be worshiped. His only motive was human compassion. And you’ve probably never heard…
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Motivation For Change
When we are unhappy with life, love or ourselves, it is difficult to see happiness within reach. Fear not, through the seemingly hopeless, clouded haze, there are sunny skies. The temptation may be to hide and run away on our cloudy days, retreating in fear and self-punishment. These are highly negative activities and are likely…