Reverse paranoia is the belief that the universe is conspiring to make you into a better person. Reverse paranoia is the opposite of traditional paranoia, the the belief that the universe is out to destroy you.
I am a reverse paranoid. I know deep down that reality is honing and improving my character and abilities. It is […]

Welcome to the June 10, 2007 edition of happiness carnival.

Joanne Tai presents I am grateful that you are in my life posted at I’m Happy Fish.

Alex Blackwell presents Savor Every Moment posted at The Next 45 Years.

Phil B. presents The Secret to Happiness « Phil for Humanity posted at Phil for Humanity, […]

I just finished reading a great article about Brainswitching here.
When you realize that you are in a poor mood, try brainswitching as a way to kick yourself out of your funk. 
I am pretty good at noticing when I am in a poor mood. When I notice my poor mood, though, I usually do not know what to do about it. Generally I just sit […]

Right now I am experimenting with the EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) here. The website makes some very impressive claims, and the technique itself is easy enough to learn and perform regularly. I became proficient in the basic recipe in about an hour, start to finish. There is nothing to loose.
The EFT technique reminds me […]

Don’t let someone else’s bad day affect your day.
When someone approaches you in a bad mood, we tend to get swept away in the same bad mood. Humans naturally empathize with other humans.
During and after the encounter, actively resist the negative attitudes that form in your body and mind.  
After the encounter, actively reinterpret the negative ideas, jump out of […]