Welcome to the July 27, 2008 edition of happiness carnival.

Lovelyn presents Gratitude: The Secret to a Happy Life posted at The Art of Balanced Living.

Chris presents What Makes Kids Happy? posted at financial reflections, saying, “What makes kids happy? The answer might surprise you.” [...]

Do you really want that car or do you simply want the feelings associated with owning a car. Are you confusing objects or outcomes with feelings?
In a car you really just need a comfortable and reliable way to go from point A to point B. Do you really need that Mustang or the Prius? [...]

“The source of a true smile is an awakened mind. Smiling helps you approach the day with gentleness and understanding.” – Thich Nhat Hanh, Peace Is Every Step WORD FOR THE DAY at: www.gratefulness.org
Take time out to focus your mind on appreciating the world around you. Recognize that even those aspects of your life that [...]

I think that one of the best things one can do to help ensure happiness is to develop a deep love for reality. A love of reality helps protect you from painful thoughts and imaginings.
A love for reality helps you to develop good thinking habits. A love for reality prevents you from engaging in [...]

Avani presents A Life Not Lived « Food For Mind posted at Food For Mind.

Gary Evans presents Manifesting Money Without Thinking About It posted at Good To Feel Good.

Mike Remer presents Is STRESS Real? | My Path To Fitness Blog posted at My Path To Fitness Blog.

James Brausch presents Rice And Beans [...]