Watching, loving, relaxing, floating, smiling, doing, being...Silent, still, calm, serene... Patient, poised, confident, powerful, independent... Grateful, humble, centered, balanced... Kind, compassionate, tender... etc. That's what Enlightenment is to me. How would you describe it?

Some people act slowly and meekly, and others are Dynamic and forceful in their actions. Step into your power! Be Dynamic at least some of the time, and you will have more impact and be more successful. You can do it!

Some people are blessed with being Hardy from an early age, but everyone has to focus on health to be Hardy in their middle age and golden years. The best thing you can do is get in shape and keep in shape. Keep in mind that it will never be easier to do than it [...]

It is curious to me how we Laugh at jokes, but also Laugh as a response to fear and danger. It's like we instinctively try to fool others and ourselves. But of course, the best Laughter comes in response to those things that are incredibly funny and cause us to LOL, ALOL, LMAO, or ROFL!

Some people pontificate about the difference between happiness and Joy, and in doing so, seem a little less Joyous in the process. :-) For me, any word that describes a mindset of pleasure, laughter, and light-heartedness is a Joyous word. So use whatever words you want, and do whatever you need to do, to return [...]

Plato and Socrates were known for admonishing their students to "know thyself", but I think Self-Control is even more important. It takes a while before a person matures enough and becomes strong enough to resist the impulse to scream at someone or do something else they would regret whenever they are frightened, and unfortunately, some [...]

The best Companions are also friends. They can be our co-workers, our spouses, or the folks next door, but hanging out with them should be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. If you find that your Companions are not uplifting, well, perhaps it is time for a change!

There is great synergy in an Ensemble, a power that is far greater than the individual elements. Focus your attention today on building your own Ensemble, where the players interact with each other in harmonious and magnificent ways, and experience the power for yourself!

Many societies place undo formal and informal restrictions on the actions of their members. In some cases, their freedom and Liberty is extremely limited and violations are harshly punished. Let's all be grateful for our Liberty and give thanks for those who help preserve it, often through great personal sacrifice.

Some things are stiff, others are a bit flexible, but Supple things flow easily and gracefully in their movements. Focus today on being firm and decisive when you see the advantage of being so, but also Supple at many other times. You will be healthier and happier!