"The Art of Happiness"

I saw this in the NY Post (07-23-09) in CindyAdams Column - THE Dalai Lama's updated edition of "The Art of Happiness" will have this new introduction: "Today, mounting scientific data confirms the insight that, 'If you want others to be happy, practice compassion; if you want yourself to be happy, practice compassion.' Researchers on human happiness identify compassionate service to others as a key characteristic of the world's happiest people . . . the focus of our mind assumes a broader horizon within which we see our own petty problems in more realistic proportion. What previously appears too unbearable loses its intensity, which is often what makes our problems so overwhelming." I haven't read this book, but I plan to. Anyone who has read it, we want to hear some thoughts from you.

I'm Baaaaaaack

OK, I know it has been quite some time since I posted, but I'm back and will be posting regularly. I think this can be a great blog, but I would love to hear from everyone who stops by. So, if you could leave at least one comment when you stop by, doesn't have to be anything long, just say something. Lets get started mixing some LEMONADE!!!!!!!!!

Susan Boyle - You Go Girl!!!!

Have you seen the YouTube video, everyone there is ready to laugh at her, but Susan Boyle shows us all how to make some Lemonade out of Lemons and she did it with class and style too. There is so much we can learn from this woman and what an appropriate song - "I Dreamed a Dream".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lp0IWv8QZY&eurl

Robin Sharma

I must admit I had never heard of this guy before, but this article; "How to Stay Focused and Inspired in Tough Times" is great. Each one of the 5 lessons here is a 'Recipe for making Lemonade' and for changing that 'Losers' mentality that has become a part of our life. I am going to have to read some of his books and then I will blog about those, but for now - READ the article and see what you get out of it. More on this tomorrow.

http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/bigger-picture/article.aspx?cp-documentid=18633971&GT1=32001

STAND

My last post was for a movie that inspires me, today it is a song. "Stand" by Rascal Flatts - I love the song, the video and the lyrics. Listen and watch and see if it inspires you to "...get strong, wipe your hands, shake it off then you stand, then you stand."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N0yB24M7VM

ROCKY

I like to watch movies that inspire me, and one of those movies is "Rocky". I still get psyched watching the training scene. This movie is about Rocky Balboa, who could have been a member of the 'Losers Club' . The movie poster even said "His whole life was a million to one shot." How does he beat those odds? Hard work. Loser Lemonade Lesson of the day - WORK HARD! Watch this scene and get psyched to work hard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pmSvWHgaao&NR=1

Do You Know Where You Are Going?

"If you don't know where you are going, you'll probably end up somewhere else."Lewis Carroll

Have direction, have a goal, have a plan - they may change, but you should still have them; otherwise you'll waste time and energy wandering around aimlessly.