Richard J. Davidson, PhD has discovered that, “Eudaimonic well being is much more robust and satisfying than hedonic happiness, and it engages different parts of the brain,” Like me you may be asking what in the world does all that mean? The Eudaimonic term refers to happiness that results from life pursuits. While hedonic happiness [...]
What in the world is eudaimonic?
When flying really counts.
Success is not defined by immediate circumstances. I may look at my life today and say “Wow! I am so the man. I have good looks, I am rich, I have tons of friends. (Or I could tell the truth.) If I have a bad day I could look at what is happening around me [...]
Trashcan or Candle?
Meditation: Philippians 1:14-18
The Story: Are you a trashcan or a candle? Makenzie and I have a place in the Tampa Bay area. I remember us returning home after a trip and finding that our apartment did not smell very good. (Who am I kidding the place stunk like rotten garbage) I immediately realized that before we had left [...]
Toothbrush and V. 9-10
Read: Philippians 1:1-30
Meditation: Philippians 1:10-13
Quote of the Day: “Approve things that are excellent!”
The Story: When I got up this morning I brushed my teeth. (Thank you but no applause is necessary.) When I was a little kid the process of brushing my teeth was an annoying waste of time. In fact you could pretty [...]
