The last few years were a particular challenging period in time, affecting all of us to at least some degree. And no matter where you may stand on the various political and social issues facing us today, fact is that we as a society are more divided than ever, or so it seems. There is an obvious need to heal the mental and emotional wounds of a great many relationships that were seemingly irrevocably broken and ruined. Yet with the right set of mind and heart, our close friendships and family relationships can and should be restored, perhaps taking them to even deeper and more fulfilling levels.
Why should we bother to make a sustained effort when things may look quite hopeless right now? And why should we care, perhaps after having been rejected in a very disagreeable manner? Put simply, it makes a lot of sense if you are serious about being or again becoming a happy person: By deciding not to love our loved ones we mostly punish ourselves.
And, in the bigger picture view of things: Those who divide and rule us are laughing when we are arguing among ourselves.
The current name of the game is not really (or anymore) about taking one or the other political side. After all: Tyranny is tyranny whether it is instituted by the left or the right. What is really at stake is whether we are and will still be free to exercise our inherent free will or allow it to become ever more subjugated to the whims of corrupt technocratic elitists who follow the orders of bad billionaires obviously suffering from some serious mental disorders.
It is about preserving our individual freedoms including freedom of choice or ever more encroaching authoritarianism to the point of outright tyranny, dictated to by a handful, all masked by a myriad of fancy but fake slogans and platitudes.
The following morsels of food for thought are meant to help you heal yourself and your relationships with loved ones. Particularly in times of great upheavals, we really need to choose between living in fear and thus being highly docile and controllable, or living a free life of love, peace and happiness.
The more we love someone, the better we will also be able to understand that person. And the easier it will become to once again get along, no matter previously made mistakes! It is time to come together, to be united once again and shine as we are meant to shine! “United we stand, divided we fall.” ~ Aesop
There is something we can learn from everyone we meet – listen carefully and find out what it is! ~ And The Happy Rabbit Says… (28/365)
Some seek the truth, others confirmation of their beliefs. ~ Beyond Machine Man
P.S. We all learn at our own pace... Live and let live.
Ignorance may indeed be bliss but it sure ain't healthy. (2018)
P.S. “If you are not your own doctor, you are a fool.” — Hippocrates
P.P.S. It is rarely too late to fully take responsibility for our own health.
On matters of importance, the opposite of what we are told to believe is likely to be the truth.
P.S. Amazingly, proven serial liars actually expect us to believe their latest lies. LOL (2018)
We all have our reasons to feel hurt and 'play the victim' – let it all go and be happy again! ~ And The Happy Rabbit Says… (14/365)
Sanity requires thinking for yourself. (2018)
P.S. Not everybody dares to do that, yet. Eventually, we all will.
P.P.S. Active thinking is very different from passively repeating what we were told to think.
I don’t need to have too many opinions!
I can change my opinions!
I can be quiet!
~ Yes I Am Happy Now! (1999), Realizations 44 - 46 /99
Strictly speaking, our decisions are either intelligent or dumb to various degrees.
P.S. That actually applies to all of us, all the time… ;-)
We all make mistakes!
I know when I made a mistake!
I can admit my mistakes!
I understand and learn from my mistakes!
I am tolerant of mistakes, mine and other’s!
~ Yes I Am Happy Now! (1999), Realizations 62 - 66 /99
Daring to be kind is a sign of strength, not weakness. (2017)
Should we feel bad just because others want us to? (2018)
People with widely scattered minds are more likely to become victims of hypnosis, brainwashing or other forms of conditioning than those who can stay highly aware and sharply focused. ~ Beyond Machine Man (2021)
The fewer of us who know who we really are, the more fears we will collectively have as a culture. ~ Beyond Machine Man (2021)
P.S. And the easier we can be controlled by unscrupulous actors (to put it mildly).
Machine Man is commonly more fearful than the general specimen of Homo Credo, who in turn is generally more afraid than Mystic Man, who has essentially conquered fear for good. ~ Beyond Machine Man (2021)
Life is not about arguing about rights or wrongs – it’s about doing the right thing and being happy! (162/365)
Feel and connect with others and try to understand their hopes, dreams and fears! (34/365)
Wanting to feel superior is a sure sign of feeling a bit inferior. (2018)
P.S. How smart is it to easily call others dumb? (2018)
Be truly grateful for all the good people and things in your life — and you’re happy right away! (13/365)
Bad beliefs lead to bad thoughts; bad thoughts lead to bad actions; bad actions lead to bad results; bad results lead to bad feelings. ~ Beyond Machine Man (2021)
P.S. Beliefs are defined as thoughts that we hold to be really true, thereby forming subtle mental blueprints, for better or worse.
Some people are good examples of being a bad example.
P.S. We can learn both from good and bad examples... Thanks everybody!
You can’t change the past — accept it and let resentments go, but remember the lesson(s)! (53/365)
By being kind we first and foremost reward ourselves, yet also make the world a better place. (2017)
Let both positive and negative thoughts drift by like clouds in the wind — just watch and observe! (77/365)
We all have the power to decide what we think and believe or how we feel and act at any given moment in our lives; it is probably best to never ever give away this power to anyone, for any reasons. ~ Beyond Machine Man (2021)
Prophets of gloom and doom are rarely right, if ever.
P.S. So we might as well relax and be happy! :-)
Strongly wish for total peace in the world – then feel it within yourself as well! (309/365)
Today I let go of all that caused anger and pain, sorrows and grief, disappointments and tears.
I fondly remember the joyful experiences, the achievements earned and the lessons learned;
I happily keep the best and lovingly surrender the rest!
From now on I welcome and accept all that brings joy, satisfaction and success.
I'm grateful for everything that adds to my health, wealth and wisdom,
I joyfully focus on all that increases my love, peace and happiness!
~ Merry Christians (2016, p. 108)
Surprise a loved one with your call today — and share only pleasant thoughts and feelings! (51/365)
Mentally spell and focus on: LOVE while inhaling, PEACE while exhaling! [3 x 3 min.] ~ And The Happy Rabbit Says… (7/365)
I hope that you’ve enjoyed at least some of the insights, thanks for reading!
For some happy insights, see Happy Stuff, Episode 1 and Happy Stuff, Episode 2.
All quotes may be freely republished provided no changes are made and full credit is given. Sharing means caring and helping to make the world a better place, one even minutely happier person at a time — Thank you!
For some short but sharp political insights, see Political Musings, Part One.