Article Archive for Practicing Happiness

How four sisters rebuilt their support network across the miles
Every Saturday morning, Sandi McCann, 48, sits down in her favorite chair in her Boulder, Colo., home, with her journal in one...
Plus how-to's for 3 empowering exercises from Patricia Moreno's new book
Think about it: if you want to go someplace new, if you want to change your horizons, you cannot get there by standing still....
Review of Eckhart Tolle's new book 'Guardians of Being'
A spiritual teacher and a cartoonist. When you first see the new book Guardians of Being by Eckhart Tolle and Patrick McDonnell,...
A book excerpt from ‘The Fifth Agreement’ by co-authors don Miguel Ruiz and don Jose Ruiz on clarity and honesty in communication.
Since 1997, the Toltec teachings of don Miguel Ruiz have become known worldwide. His first book, The Four Agreements, became a...
A step-by-step process in brewing your own beer.
I came to beer somewhat later than most of my peers, but moving to Munich in the mid-90’s provided me a crash course in beer...
I’ve provided several positive thought strategies to help you overcome negative patterns that have prevented you from achieving...
Rather than fighting off unpleasant feelings, it is always best to soften, open and invite them. Fighting wastes valuable time....
Taking dedicated “me” time when you have a family, work, home — and life — to maintain may seem like a selfish act. But guilt may...
In The Best American Science Writing 2008, there is a rather moving New York Times article by Amy Harmon, “Facing Life With a...
One recent Wednesday, my husband and I evaluated three bids and decided on a roofing company to fix our leaking shakes. Then, I...