New research from the Journal of Happiness studies shows us that gratitude is an attitude more than a feeling. We can train ourselves to become more grateful people and happiness and love will be our reward. We have seen how words affect decisions in advertising, the law, and politics. Word power is based on research regarding…
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Love Daily: An apology as love, Nov. 24, 2010
No matter how many times I read Judy Ford’s “Every Day Love: the delicate art of caring for each other” I find another shining jewel. I have often written about forgiveness, but here is an example that is an apology wrapped in love. Viva Editions – Every Day Love Readings and Events “I’m sorry I…
Love Daily: 'I have faith in you,' Nov. 23, 2010
Whether it is a lover, spouse, family member or friend, we so often find ourselves listening to someone who has a need to hear us say, “I have faith in you.”
Love Daily: Music for the soul, Nov. 22, 2010
Have you ever been to a symphony in which you were so close to the performers that you could feel their passion? Today I was reminded of an Andre Watts piano performance with an orchestral chorus of sensual woods, lighthearted strings, and melodic feelings that said, “This is love.” Sitting in the second row, I was dazzled. …
Love Daily Quotes: A week of love, Nov. 21, 2010
Love is a risk and a delicious joy. It is also a quiet feeling in our hearts that brings us a certain peace of mind. Sometimes my Twitter account blossoms with loving quotes. Am happy to share the LOVE along with The Week of Love. But first, one of my favorite quotes on love and…
Love Daily: Love in Nature, Nov.20, 2010
Sometimes love is a walk into the woods or a park. Sometimes love is marveling at the birds that chirp, the hawk that flies overhead. Or love can be a moment when we let the world stand still while we watch a falling leaf blowing about in the autumn wind. “Love” by Kelly Cherry In…
Love Daily: Embrace with a kind word, Nov. 19, 2010
We can embrace with a warm hug or we can embrace someone with our words. I so often repeat the saying: Be kind to all those you meet; we never know what burdens they may carry in their hearts.” And in many ways that saying is a hug. So often you hear people regret that…
Love Daily: Dare to delight instead of fight, Nov. 18, 2010
Here is one of my favorite quotes from Dr. Leo Buscaglia, author of LOVE, a book that delighted him. Love is always open arms. If you close your arms about love you will find that you are left holding only yourself. Leo Buscaglia Sometimes in relationships we forget to express love because we are angry…
Love Daily: 'What is real?' Nov. 17, 2010
With the media frenzy surrounding the news of a Royal Wedding between Prince William and Kate Middleton, I began searching for love and wedding verses. But from where did this one pop-up? It just seemed to appear as bunny rabbits often do in the country. A love thought from: The Velveteen Rabbit, Margery Williams, Hardcover,…
Love Daily: A state of mind, Nov. 16, 2010
Sometimes love relies on the priming principle — a mindset in which clues or images help you to form an opinion. We see this often in political advertising. Imagine giving yourself clues that set the stage for love! Fill your mind with messages of gratitude and beauty and watch love pour in. Here are two…