The Happiest People

The happiest people....

are rarely the richest, the most beautiful, or even the most talented. 

Happy people do not depend on excitement and "fun" supplied by externals. 

They enjoy the simple things in life. 

They waste no time thinking other pastures are greener; they do not yearn for yesterday or tomorrow.

They savor the moment, glad to be alive, enjoying their work, their families, the good things around them.

They are adaptable; they can bend with the wind, adjust to the changes in their times, employ the contests of life, and feel themselves in harmony with the world. 

Their eyes are turned outward, they are aware, compassionate..  They have the capacity to love.


~Jane Canfield

Are You Believing Lies About God?

Our approach to God is conditioned by our concept of Him, whether accurate or distorted. ~Graham Kendrick

Most Christians would agree that God is loving, forgiving, caring and always with us.  Yet, when it comes to our personal, intimate relationship with Him, our concept of God can be quite different.  We may have a hard time believing He is willing to forgive us when we hard done something really bad.  Or, we may think He has abandoned us when we feel alone.  We might even envision God as being mean and rejecting, or hard to please. All of these are lies about God. 

So, why would anyone believe lies about God?  There are many different reasons our understanding and perception of God can be distorted.  We may have been told from a very young age that God is out to get us if we get out of line.  Or, we may have had a hard-to-please parent and naturally project this image onto our heavenly Father.  For some of us, our intellect gets in the way.  We just cannot seem to believe that God cares about every detail of our lives.  It does not make sense; therefore, it probably is not likely.  Or, problems in accepting, forgiving and loving ourselves can make it extremely difficult to receive God’s love or believe that He could possibly love us. 

Our life experiences and deep-seated emotions all contribute to our belief system.  We may know in our hearts the truths about God and His character, yet we consciously or unconsciously believe lies about Him.  When the lies are dispelled in the light of the Truth of His Word, our lives change dramatically.  We draw closer to our Heavenly Father.  We know we are loved, accepted, secure and significant in Him.  It is the more remarkable experience in the Christian’s life aside from salvation. 

A believer who knows who they are in Christ and the truth about who God is, is empowered to live the abundant life Jesus died to give us.  The truth dispels all darkness. The truth sets the captive free.  The truth brings healing, peace of mind, and empowers the Christian to live in victory every single day.  The lies about God and the believer are all dispelled by the Truth of God’s word.  May every believer grow in the knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of the Truth that makes us free!
 
Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved. Written by Krystal Kuehn.
Co-founder of New Day Family Couples Counseling, MI and Christian-Kindle-Books.com

The most important belief we can possess is a true knowledge of who God is. The second most important belief is to know who we are as children of God. ~ Dr. Neil T. Anderson

Recommended Resources:

The 10 Biggest Lies About God and the Truth that Will Set You Free

 

In Christ, I Am: God's Promises on Who You Are in Christ that Will Transform You from the Inside Out

 

 

 

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Hello My Name is...

People will label you not good enough. God labels you strong, talented, valuable, more than a conqueror. Make sure that you're wearing the right labels. ~Joel Osteen

Some people define themselves by their past mistakes.  Regret, defeat, guilt and shame do not have to define us.  We can stop believing the lies about ourselves.  If we know who we are in Christ, we are changed and set free. This song, by Matthew West, is inspiring and a great reminder that we are loved by God and we are who He says we are in Christ. May it bless you!
Click here to hear the song on youtube.com

"Hello, My Name Is" by Matthew West

Hello, my name is regret
I’m pretty sure we have met
Every single day of your life
I’m the whisper inside
That won’t let you forget

Hello, my name is defeat
I know you recognize me
Just when you think you can win
I’ll drag you right back down again
‘Til you’ve lost all belief

Oh, these are the voices. Oh, these are the lies
And I have believed them for the very last time

Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I’ve been saved, I’ve been changed, I have been set free
"Amazing Grace" is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King

Whoa oh ah oh ah oh oh

I am no longer defined
By all the wreckage behind
The one who makes all things new
Has proven it’s true
Just take a look at my life

Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I've been saved, I've been changed, I have been set free
"Amazing Grace" is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King

What love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called His children
I am a child of the one true King

What love the Father has lavished upon us that we should be called His children

Hello, my name is child of the one true King
I've been saved, I've been changed, I have been set free
"Amazing Grace" is the song I sing
Hello, my name is child of the one true King

 I am a child of the one true King

I am no longer defined by all the wreckage behind. The one who makes all things new has proven it’s true.  Just take a look at my life. I'm a child of the one true King!  ~Matthew West

Do you know who you are in Christ? As a child of God, you have a new identity.  In Christ, you are not defined by your past!  In Christ, you are saved and free! You are blessed,  loved, and full of hope and purpose. 

Taking time daily to reaffirm what God says about you is life changing!  In the Christian devotional, In Christ, I Am: God's Promises on Who You Are in Christ that Will Transform You from the Inside Out you will discover over 150 truths from the Bible about your identity in Christ. The Scriptures are written in first person so you can confess and receive God’s life transforming truth into your heart.

Christian devotions is the key to building upon a solid foundation of God’s Word and putting it into practice. You are who God says you are. You can have what God says you can have. And, you can do what God says you can do!
At some point, we have to say no to the identity being imposed on us by others and insist on the identity given to us by God. ~Chris Tiegreen

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The Power of Habit and the Neglected Vineyard

Cultivate only the habits that you are willing should master you. ~Elbert Hubbard
I love the book of Proverbs. It is filled with life lessons and words of wisdom to live by.  Today as I was reading, I came across a passage about the lazy person.  I stopped and reflected on its powerful message about the power of habit and how it can change your life if you will learn from it and apply it to your life.

Here it is:  I walked by the field of a lazy person, the vineyard of one with no common sense. I saw that it was overgrown with nettles.  It was covered with weeds, and its walls were broken down.  Then, as I looked and thought about it, I learned this lesson: A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, and a little folding of the hands to rest—then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber. (Proverbs 24:30-34)

First, we read that somebody was walking.  We do not know where this person was going or where he came from, but we do know that he was observing the scenery along the way.  A neglected vineyard immediately got his attention.  There was nobody out working and caring for it, and obviously nobody had for some time.  Its walls were broken down and it was overgrown with weeds and thorns.  The unsightly image taught this man a great lesson about work and applying yourself.  For whatever reason, the owner did not put in the work needed to take good care of his property. 

This made me think about forming and maintain healthy habits.  If we take care of the vineyards of our minds and bodies, we will have good results.  But if we neglect them, our fields with be overgrown with unwanted consequences.  Our health, relationships, work and overall well-being are all affected by the power of habit. 

I love this quote:  People do not decide their futures, they decide their habits and their habits decide their futures. ~ FM Alexander

We can all decide to do our part in establishing healthy habits for life.  To find out how, check out:  21 Power Habits for a Winning Life (Volumes 1 and 2).  Each chapter has a power habit with tips on how to apply and practice the habit.  Each habit will empower you to be fruitful and live a winning life!
Winning is a habit. Unfortunately, so is losing. – Vince Lombardi
Everybody doesn’t want to be great, and many people who want to be great aren’t willing to do the work to make it possible. ~Zig Ziglar
Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved. Written by Krystal Kuehn.
Co-founder of New Day Family Couples Counseling, MI
Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC is a licensed professional counselor, international best-selling author, teacher, and musician. She specializes in helping people live their best life now, reach their full potential, overcome barriers, heal from their past, and develop a lifestyle of health, happiness, and love. Krystal is the cofounder of NewDayCounseling.org

For inspirational and educational kindle books by Krystal, go to:  http://www.amazon.com/Krystal-Kuehn/e/B0074OI67O/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Recommended resource on the power of habit: In 21 Power Habits for a Winning Life, you will be empowered to have a winning perspective and attitude in all areas of your life. Each chapter discusses a power habit with empowering affirmations and words of wisdom to help you understand and apply the principles to your life.

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The Power of Habit: 7 Easy Steps to a New Habit

 

We first make our habits, and then our habits make us.

 ~ John Dryden

It is easy to form a bad habit, but not so easy to break a bad habit. A good habit, on the other hand, may take more time to form, but good or healthy habits  have many benefits. They make life more enjoyable, successful and fulfilling!  But they do not happen without some effort on our part.  Forming healthy habits takes a decision and some practice. 

Following are 7 easy steps on how to form new, healthy habits:

1. Decide on the habit you want to develop. 

2. Ask yourself: What are the benefits of this new habit?

3. Set goals you want to achieve. Start with small steps.

4.  Focus on consistency rather than performance.

5.  Find someone to hold you accountable (a friend, family member, counselor) who can remind you of your goals and help to get you back on track if your veer off.

6.  Reward yourself.

7.  Stay committed. Persist in the face of setbacks. Get help if necessary. And never ever give up!

Copyright 2013 All Rights Reserved. Written by Krystal Kuehn.
Co-founder of New Day Family Couples Counseling, MI

Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC is a licensed professional counselor, international best-selling author, teacher, and musician. She specializes in helping people live their best life now, reach their full potential, overcome barriers, heal from their past, and develop a lifestyle of health, happiness, and love. Krystal is the cofounder of NewDayCounseling.org

For inspirational and educational kindle books by Krystal, go to:  http://www.amazon.com/Krystal-Kuehn/e/B0074OI67O/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1

Recommended resource on the power of habit: In 21 Power Habits for a Winning Life, you will be empowered to have a winning perspective and attitude in all areas of your life. Each chapter discusses a power habit with empowering affirmations and words of wisdom to help you understand and apply the principles to your life.

 

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Who You Are In Christ

Every believer should stand tall with high self-esteem by understanding who he or she is in Christ. ~ Archibald Hart

Do you know who you are in Christ? As a child of God, you have a new identity.  In Christ, you are an overcomer.  You no longer have to live in defeat.  In Christ, you are courageous. Fear does not have to control you.  In Christ, you are blessed, successful and full of hope and purpose. 

Taking time every day to reaffirm what God says about you is life changing!  In the Christian devotional, In Christ, I Am: God's Promises on Who You Are in Christ that Will Transform You from the Inside Out you will discover over 150 truths from the Bible about your identity in Christ. The Scriptures are written in first person so you can confess and receive God’s life transforming truth into your heart.

Christian devotions is the key to building upon a solid foundation of God’s Word and putting it into practice. You are who God says you are. You can have what God says you can have. And, you can do what God says you can do!

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!  ~ 1 Corinthians 5:7
Following is an excerpt from the Christian Devotional, In Christ, I am….

I am carefree; I am anxious for nothing

Lord, when doubt fills my mind, when my heart is in turmoil, quiet me and give me renewed hope and cheer.  (Psalm 94:19, TLB)    I cast the whole of my care (all my anxieties, all my worries, all my concerns, once and for all) on You, for You care for me affectionately and care about me watchfully.  (1 Peter 5:7, Amplified) I don’t worry about anything, but I pray about everything.  With a thankful heart I offer up my prayers and requests to God, and the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, guards my heart and mind through Christ Jesus.  (Phil. 4:6-7, CEV, NKJV) 



God’s Word has the power to transform your life.  Once you truly understand who you are in Christ, you will live the victorious, abundant life that Jesus died to give to you. ~Krystal Kuehn

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It's a New Day, so Take Time to.....

Take time to laugh.
It is the music of the soul.

Take time to think.
It is the source of power.

Take time to play.
It is the source of perpetual youth.

Take time to read.
It is the fountain of wisdom.

Take time to pray.
It is the greatest power on earth.

Take time to love and be loved.
It is a God-given privilege.

Take time to be friendly.
It is the road to happiness.

Take time to give.
It is too short a day to be selfish.

Take time to work.
It is the price of success.

- Anonymous

Each new day gives us the chance to experience and appreciate life like never before. ~Krystal Kuehn

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Can Money Buy Happiness?

Money will buy you a house, but it won't buy you a home.
Money will buy you a companion, but it won't buy you a friend.
Money will buy you a bed, but it won't buy you a good night's sleep.
Money will buy you a good time, but it won't buy you peace of mind.
                                                                    ~ Zig Ziglar




There are people who have money and people who are rich. ~Coco Chanel



Anybody who thinks money will make you happy, hasn't got money. ~David Geffen

Money won’t make you happy… but everybody wants to find out for themselves. ~Zig Ziglar







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Love Life For All That It Is

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is bliss, taste it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it.
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, dare it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is life, fight for it.

~ Mother Teresa



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My Heart’s Longing – A Song in Loving Memory of Mariche’

Whenever I feel strongly about something, it is natural for me to express myself in writing. Whether it is an article, letter, or song, I am able to communicate my pain or joy and release my feelings. It is very therapeutic and liberating. However, in the past couple of months I was able to do none of these. It is not like me to be lost for words, but I found myself unable to write about the loss of my cousin Mariche’ who passed away a couple months earlier. She lost her life at the young age of 40.

How do you express the pain of unanswered prayers for her healing? The injustice of life and the suffering people must endure? The loss her children, husband, and other family members must now live with. Or the anguish of her parents, my aunt and uncle, are experiencing having outlived their youngest daughter? There really are no words, just tears, pain, and frustration until acceptance and peace come.

Words could not express what I was feeling or thinking. They would not come and neither would a song or melody. Then finally all the feelings and thoughts from deep within my heart emerged. A reflective, intensely emotional mood could be heard and felt in a new song. I would name it My Heart’s Longing to accurately describe my experience.

A longing is a strong desire, a yearning. So what is the strong desire so deep within my heart? What is my heart longing for? I suppose it is many things that have gone through my heart and soul since the loss of my cousin. I long for peace amidst life’s tragedies. I strongly desire to trust God no matter how unfair life can be. I want to accept things I cannot understand without always having to ask, “Why?” I long for strength even when pain seems unbearable. I long to embrace love that lasts forever, is eternal, and never let it go. I long for the inner assurance that we will meet our loved ones in God’s time and in His glorious presence. I long to grow and heal as I grieve and process the loss of my cousin. I desire to let go of what could have been and look forward to what is and can be. Ultimately, I believe all my heart’s longings will be met by my God. And I thank Him for this song that has helped me to express my many intense emotions and longings through this difficult journey. It is my hope and prayer that it blesses you as well.

With all my heart, Krystal

In Loving Memory of my cousin Mariche’ Pecijareska

I humbly dedicate this song, My Heart's Longing, to my cousin Mariche’. My love for her is the inspiration behind it. She is in my heart and always will be. It's hard to understand why we lost her so soon, but we believe that all the longings of her heart are fully met in our Heavenly Father. In His very presence, she knows peace, love is fully realized, all her hopes are fulfilled, all her tears are wiped away, and her only longing is to forever worship the Lover of her soul, the Lord God Almighty who was and is and is to come!

Mariche's beautiful daugher Evanjelica. She shares many wonderful qualities of her mother - very caring, kind, intelligent, creative.

Mariche' with her handsome son Hristijan. He is a college student in Skopje. Mariche was always so proud of him. He is growing to be a wonderful young man - a true leader, highly intelligent and ambitious like his mother!

For YouTube Video of My Heart's Longing, click here.

Copyright © 2012 Krystal Kuehn

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When It Looks Like There's No Way Out

Sometimes it looks like things cannot get much worse. We may not be able to see how anything could possibly turn around. The world feels like it is crashing in on us from every side.

A man I know, I will call him Brad, hit rock bottom a little while ago. He lost his job of over ten years and with it his means to provide financially for his family. People all around his neighborhood were losing their employment and many lost their homes. Times were tough. Businesses were shutting down. Jobs were scarce and no one was hiring.

He remembers the day vividly. It happened to so many others in his firm. He was called in by the big boss. Two security guards were in the room waiting. Brad knew it was now his turn. His co-workers and friends were causalities that went before him. He was handed his pink slip and escorted out the door. Heartless, cold, and cruel, they would not respond to his pleas or questions. He was given no mercy, answers, or words of sympathy.

Brad's life would never be the same unless he was able to make a speedy transition into another job. But that did not happen for several years. Brad hit bottom. He was unemployed, his marriage was on the edge, his mood was unstable, and his children were acting out. He did not know where to turn or who could help him. To make the long story short, Brad turned to the only one he knew and believed could make a way for him where there seemed to be no way. He prayed and sought God fervently and daily. Today, he has his own business that is prospering and growing. For the first time in his life, he loves what he is doing. He and his wife have grown closer as they worked through the most difficult time in their lives and marriage. His children have developed a greater respect for him as they watched him persist and believe for a better tomorrow.

Brad's story is not unlike that of many others. Job losses, financial stress, marriage problems, health issues, addictions can all look like mountains that cannot be conquered. But what makes Brad's story encouraging and inspiring is that Brad did not lose hope. He persisted and believed things could and would get better. He did not give up. He turns to God and relies on Him as his source and strength. And that is what inspired the song I wrote, He Will Make a Way. I pray that it blesses you and encourages you to keep believing - no mountain is too insurmountable, no road is too difficult, no enemy is too strong, and no problem is too big that you cannot overcome. Believe that He will make a way for you and it may be better than you could ever have imagined. Don't give up. Keep believing and trusting!!


Copyright © 2012 Krystal Kuehn, New Day Family and Couples Counseling Center. All Rights Reserved.


Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC is a licensed professional counselor, best-selling author, teacher, musician and songwriter. She specializes in helping people live their best life now, reach their full potential, overcome barriers, heal from their past, and develop a lifestyle of health, happiness, and love. Krystal is the cofounder of NewDayCounseling.org, a relationship counseling, family counseling center, specializing in helping individuals, couples and families with professional counseling services for relationship problems, parenting issues, depression, anxiety as well a s substance abuse classes, anger management groups, and more. Krystal is also cofounder of StopSuicideSong.com NewSongProductions.com and Facebook.com/WordsOfInspiration.

Krystal is best-selling author of The 10 Keys to Happy and Loving Relationships, and Giving Thanks: Why it Makes You Happy, Fills You with Peace & Changes Your Life!

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When you walk to the edge of all the light you have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen: There will be something solid for you to stand upon, or, you will be taught how to fly. ~Partick Overton

When you face a mountain or hit a dead-end road and do not know what to do, let this faith-building song strengthen your faith and encourage you to turn to the God who knows what you need and will make a way for you.

CLICK HERE for YouTube Presentation You Will Make A Way

This heartfelt, inspirational song of worship reminds us to turn to God and trust him to make a way for us when we may stuck, confused, afraid, discouraged, hopeless, or just do not know what to do. When we face obstacles, it may feel like we are facing a mountain with no way of ever making it to the other side. Or when we hit a dead end road, we may feel confused and frustrated because we do not know where we are going to go next. No matter how difficult things are or how unsure of our future looks, we can be assured that God is on our side. He knows our needs and he has a plan for our lives. No mountain is too big to block his purposes or provision and no dead-end road can end or thwart his perfect plans for our lives. He will make a way!!

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The Power of Habit

At the Words of Inspiration Blog, we believe that we can be our best and live a lifestyle of health, happiness, and love by the choices we make and the habits we develop and practice.

Practicing healthy habits such as gratitude, hopeful and positive thinking, exercise and good nutrition lead to healthy, happy and successful lives. May these words inspire and motivate you to change some bad habits and develop good habits for life! 

THE POWER OF HABIT

I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or your heaviest burden.

I will push you onward or drag you down to failure.

I am completely at your command.

Half the things you do you might as well turn over to me,

And I will be able to do them quickly and correctly.

I am easily managed; you must merely be firm with me.

Show me exactly how you want something done,

And after a few lessons I will do it automatically.

I am the servant of all great individuals

And, alas, of all failures as well.

Those who are great I have made great

Those who are failures I have made failures.

I am not a machine,

Though I work with all the precision of a machine

Plus the intelligence of a human being. You may run me for profit or run me for ruin; It makes no difference to me. Take me, train me, be firm with me, And I will put the world at your feet Be easy with me, and I will destroy you.

Who am I?

I am habit!

~author unknown

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. ~Aristotle


Things do not change. We change. ~Henry David Thoreau


Hard work is a two-way street. You get back exactly what you put in. ~Unknown

We must train from the inside out. Using our strengths to attack and nullify any weaknesses. It’s not about denying a weakness may exist but about denying its right to persist. ~Vince McConnell


For a great resource to help you develop 10 life-changing habits, check out: The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino


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A New Year and A New You

Did you make any New Year's Resolutions?

Most of us like to start the new year with hopes and plans for a good year. The past is behind us and we carry over the blessings, memories, and lessons it has taught us. But today is a new day, a new year, and we can start fresh. We can have new beginnings and set new goals.

What would you like to be different this coming year? Maybe you want to get in better shape, lose some weight, get out of debt, break bad habits and begin healthy ones, heal and restore a marriage, build new relationships, improve some skills, donate your time and/or finances, contribute to the community, make a positive difference in other's lives, and the list goes on.

Research shows that most New Year's resolutions are not kept for very long. We have good intentions and maybe start out with determination and confidence, but soon after our enthusiasm dies out. Oftentimes our resolutions are more challenging than we had expected. Maybe this year we can approach the new year with just one goal that will help us to meet all the others: to live a more positive and grateful life. A postiive and grateful life helps us to stay strong in our faith, persist, dream, set goals, love others and treat them with kindness and respect. Real fulfillment and joy can be ours this year as we commit to being our best.

Make this the best year yet by being the best you can be. It starts with you - your thinking, your attitude, your love walk, you faith, your perpective, your commitment, your persistence, your choices. We don't know what this new year will bring, but we can resolve to make the best of this year as we make the best of ourselves.

God bless you and may this year be your best ever!



Krystal Kuehn, MA, LPC, LLP, NCC is a licensed professional counselor, author, teacher, and musician. She specializes in helping people live their best life now, reach their full potential, overcome barriers, heal from their past, and develop a lifestyle of health, happiness, and love. Krystal is the cofounder of NewDayCounseling.org, a relationship counseling, family counseling center, specializing in helping individuals, couples and families with professional counseling services for relationship problems, parenting issues, depression, anxiety as well a s substance abuse DUI classes, anger management groups, and more. Krystal is also cofounder of StopSuicideSong.com, BeHappy4Life.com , NewSongProductions.com as well as Facebook.com/WordsOfInspiration and several blogs.

 
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day. ~Edith Lovejoy Pierce


The Old Year has gone. Let the dead past bury its own dead. The New Year has taken possession of the clock of time. All hail the duties and possibilities of the coming twelve months! ~Edward Payson Powell


I think in terms of the day's resolutions, not the year's. ~Henry Moore




Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey




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Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Best wishes for a joyful, blessed holiday season
and a very Happy New Year!!

How Background Music Enhances Media Projects

 Whether you are watching a movie, riding in an elevator, listening to a commercial on the radio, or simply shopping, you will find that there is always some kind of background music playing. You may not even be aware of it, but it is there and it sets a mood. In a movie, it becomes a part of your experience. You grip your seat as you feel the tension building. The excitement makes your heart race. You feel the sadness and are moved to tears. In an elevator, background music may comfort and soothe you, or it may help you to relax and slow down a little. When background music is playing during a commercial on the radio or television, you may be more inclined to pay attention to the advertisement. You may even find the ad more appealing. All along, it is the background music that is influencing how you hear, feel, see and experience an event.


You shop for clothing or groceries and the background music often sets the pace. Studies have found that consumers are more likely to take their time shopping when the background music is at a slower, more even tempo, and they are likely to feel more rushed and hurried when the background music is at a faster tempo.


We may not ever really think about it and how it influences us, but background music is all around us. We hear it every day whether at work or home. It affects our experience and has a subtle influence on how we feel, think, or act. Today there are countless opportunities for us to use background music in our media projects. It adds another dimension to anything we do from our own home videos to web sites. The possibilities are endless for us to take advantage of this remarkable way of adding life and energy to all of our media projects!


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How Background Music Enhances Media Projects by Krystal Kuehn



It occurred to me by intuition, and music was the driving force behind that intuition. My discovery was the result of musical perception. (When asked about his theory of relativity) ~Albert Einstein



Music is a higher revelation than all wisdom and philosphy. Music is the electrical soil in which the spirit lives, thinks and invents. ~ Ludwig van Beethoven



Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter — to all these music gives voice, but in such a way that we are transported from the world of unrest to a world of peace, and see reality in a new way, as if we were sitting by a mountain lake and contemplating hills and woods and clouds in the tranquil and fathomless water. ~Albert Schweitzer




Where words fail, music speaks. ~Hans Christian Anderson




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Building a Foundation for Happiness

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Building a Foundation for Happiness by Dennis Liegghio a very candid and inspirational story of survival, strength and ultimate victory in discovering life purpose, freedom and true joy. Dennis shares his story of suicidal depression, hopelessness, and self-destruction that could have claimed his life. He did not expect to live past his 25th birthday, but he is alive today to share his way to victory.

Dennis is an overcomer and living proof that no matter how painful and unfair life has treated you, it can get better. In Building a Foundation of Happiness, you will discover what Dennis has learned and put into practice for over 10 years that has changed his life. His book will take you on a journey from trauma and despair to ultimate freedom, hope and purpose. You will discover that these are the very things you can experience in your own life as well. True happiness and peace are possible. Healthy coping is something you can learn. You can improve and change your life today. And the best way to begin is to build a strong and solid foundation for happiness!


Dennis has a heart for hurting people and wants to help as many as possible.  He offers this inspiring, life-changing work Building a Foundation for Happiness as a free pdf download available here: 
http://detourproject.org/docs/foundation-for-happiness.pdf

We at BeHappy4Life.com and NewDayCounseling.org are blessed and honored to share this amazing resource with you from our dear friend Dennis, a wonderful person with a big heart who is doing truly amazing work to help people live empowered lives.  This latest work of his is outstanding, life-changing and very highly recommended!! 

Building a Foundation for Happiness
by Dennis Liegghio
http://www.detourproject.org/

http://www.detourproject.org/


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