What kind of presence are you in the world? How are you impacting those around you just by the energy you bring? I once learned that we are the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with. Think about this for a moment and ask yourself…Are the people I’m around uplifting? Are they actually enjoying life? Are …
The Happiness Formula
I recently learned about the happiness formula based on scientific research from the field of Positive Psychology. This formula teaches that our daily happiness is somewhat predictable. The majority of our daily experiences of happiness (50%) are determined in the first 3 years of life by our parents, siblings, and caretakers. This is called our set point. Another 10-12% of our daily …
What is Yoga?
Yoga is a 5,000 year-old discipline, but with a very simple goal: Happiness. Yoga tells us that in order to realize lasting happiness (ananda), we must discover our true, spiritual nature. The word yoga actually means “to yoke” or “to unite”. It is a chance to connect with the Universe, the Source, or God. For me, it has been a …