A Joyful Story: The Monk
Here is my Joyful Story: Shortly after becoming a successful CEO, I realized I had completed most of the goals I set out to achieve. I had success, money, and…
A Joyful Story: The Balloons
Here is my Joyful Story: Not long ago, I attended a seminar on strategies to introduce new clients to basic financial planning. I've been to several of these seminars before.…
Joyful! A Novel 1.4
The doctor's appointment was then, and this is now. Which, quite honestly, could be going better. The goddamn drive-thru at DeLuck's Burger has been under construction for nearly a month.…
What Can Make a Person Happier?
In a short article about compassion and happiness, I mentioned that happiness is a process. Part of the process, I think, is finding how little things can make you happier. We…
Joyful! A Novel 1.3
I had to see my physician, Dr. Macleod, the other day. He is a good doctor, a bit younger than me, but not by much. At least he's not straight…
Smiling Makes You Happy and Healthy
Last Words Is it true? Smiling makes you happy and healthy? It can lower stress, boost your immune system, and prolong your life?Scientists like Dr. Isha Gupta claim smiling can…
Joyful! A Novel: Part 1.2
At the risk of sounding rancorous, the best word to describe the various social circles among school staff is cliques. Not only for its denotative meaning of being an exclusive group; I…
Compassion and Happiness
Models of Happiness When I ask myself, what is happiness, I'm not sure I can answer the question. I figure it probably has something to do with my general satisfaction with…
Joyful! A Novel: Part 1.1
The last time I told someone I was a history teacher, I couldn't decide what the expression on his face meant. With his head tilted back, an embarrassed grin stretched…
The Joyful Project
Let's Start Here I started thinking about the joyful project a little over a year ago. The idea began while teaching a philosophy class. The thought of re-reading Camus' Myth of…