“Entheos” in Greek is rendered literally “in God.” When you sense “enthusiasm” you are most accurately being in God with your heart and soul. When you are thoroughly jazzed about something – when something is exciting to the point of being giddy – you are experiencing entheos. Enthusiasm is the normal state of being for human beings. Depression and hopelessness are not “normal.” Joy, love, kindness, there is no law against these feelings. The Dale Carnegie Course has … Read entire article »

It’s easy to take yourself too seriously. When we have moments of inspiration, we think we can conquer the world. But when we are less positive, it seems that nothing can go right.  The antidote for the roller coaster: Lighten up! Every little thing in life is not a matter of life or death. One group calls the human tendency to think the worst “awful-izing.” “If I can’t get my haircut by noon today, it will be terrible and my whole day will be ruined.” Really? I don’t think so. Concentration camp prisoners have survived. Amputees and persons suffering from brain damage, go on. Perspective makes all the difference, doesn’t it? Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Phillipians 4:4 (NLT via BibleGateway.com) … Read entire article »

We become like those we spend time with. Peer pressure and peer approval are important influences on everything we do. If you want to be a kinder person, hang out with kind people. If you want to have more joy in your life, hang out with people who have a smile on their face and a song in their heart. Open your mind to the possibility that there are friends in your neighborhood or workplace that … Read entire article »