Gratitude for a Peaceful Life

Today I’d like to share a little more about gratitude. By implementing these small steps, you will have one more item in your toolbox for a peaceful, plentiful life. The word gratitude comes from the Latin word gratus, which means “thankful, pleasing.” Therefore, in its most simple form, to be grateful is to be appreciative … Read more

Let it go for a more Peaceful Life

Being human means we have to go through various experiences; the good, the bad, and more often than not, the confusing. Each experience is unique. Some produce memories that are so good we don’t want to let them go, and some experiences we might like to forget stay with us forever. Then there are those … Read more

You can be Grateful even in an Ungrateful World

The world today is full of uncertainties and challenges, and sometimes the last thing that we want to do is to say “thank you”. With the hardships, turmoil, difficulties and problems that people are facing, it becomes even harder to see the good side of the world. Things become so irrational and unpredictable. The world … Read more

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week Each week we will be sharing a new affirmation.  The introductory information will remain the same, but if you are new to affirmations, please check out the first two sections on “What is an Affirmation?” and  “How to Practice Your Affirmation.” If you regularly read … Read more

Try Some Gratitude for a New Attitude

We all know by now that stress and emotional overload can make it difficult to live a more peaceful life.  It also affects our over all attitude towards ourself, our life, and others around us. An article by the National Institute of Mental Health says, “Coping with the impact of chronic stress can be challenging. … Read more

Peace and Gratitude

Let’s face it, there is a lot going on in our world today. There seems like there’s always something that needs to be done, somewhere we need to go, and we are constantly on the run in our personal lives. Then when you add are all the things that go on in our town, our … Read more

Sunday Serenities – A New Affirmation to Start Your Week

Each week we will be sharing a new affirmation.  The introductory information will remain the same, but if you are new to affirmations, please check out the first two sections on “What is an Affirmation?” and  “How to Practice Your Affirmation.” If you regularly read our weekly article or already do affirmations, feel free to … Read more

Say Thanks for a Peaceful Life

Saying thank you is one of the most powerful tools in your toolbox for a more peaceful life. Think about the last time someone told you thank you. It doesn’t matter the reason – maybe it was for a gift, a service, or a kind word. How did it make you feel? It’s so important … Read more

Happiness – It’s an Inside Job

Happiness isn’t linked to what happened or what is yet to happen Too many people go through their lives feeling miserable. They feel like we are missing out on something. Day after day they are going through the motions while waiting for some big event to happen just so they think they will finally be … Read more

What’s in your toolbox?

We all would like a more peaceful life. However, it doesn’t always come naturally. I find I need some tools to help me when times get tricky. My favorite item in my Peaceful Life Toolbox is gratitude. It costs nothing, and has so many benefits. Think for a minute – when was the last time someone … Read more