A Happy Decision

I must admit, there was a time when another person's good fortune was not necessarily cause for celebration in my own life. Upon news of a friend getting a new car or landing a cushy job I would muster a fake smile while inside harboring pangs of jealousy. Upon feeling such negative emotions, I would then ultimately feel guilty for not being able to just celebrate their achievements. Sounds awfully silly to spin into a downward spiral of negativity in response to good news doesn't it? Yet, I suspect you can relate.

Unfortunately jealousy is an all too common emotion for the human ego. We all want to be happy, and deep down we fear that there may not be enough joy and prosperity to go around. If my friend has success, love, power, etc., then that leaves less for me. Although that's a pretty logical theory based on the laws of supply and demand, it just doesn't hold true to the manner by which true happiness and abundance grow.

The truth is that joy is unlimited. We all have access to it. We all can obtain as much as we want of it. And, somewhat ironically, the more we aid others in finding it, the more it flows to us naturally. All it takes is deciding to share happiness.

That "happy decision" has opened up a world of abundance for me. When I focus on sharing in other people's successes, I am overwhelmed with all the good in the world. I know it sounds a bit sappy, but beyond the sentimental aspect of it, there is a scientific phenomenon, the law of attraction, that says like attracts like. So, it makes perfect sense that sharing joy multiplies its effects.

If you don't believe me just give it a try. The next time you learn of someones good fortune say out loud "I am so happy for you!" and mean it. Really think about what their happiness must feel like and experience it right alongside them. I guarantee the joy will spread within you. And, as you exude such positive energy into the universe it will come back to you in good time with your own happy news. You've got nothing to lose - accept of course jealousy and guilt.

A Fresh Start

Today I decided to give this blog a fresh new start. In 2009 I moved away from Blogger to WordPress and hosted it directly on my website - www.WebHealthWriter.com. All you bloggers out there probably know that by hosting your blog on your own web hosting account you ultimately have more control over the content. Personally, it also allowed me to use the Web Health Writer blog as a tool for showcasing my writing prowess in an attempt to gain new clients for my health writing business.

But, somehow all the pressure of writing my professional best hindered my ability to actually produce blog posts that did what I think a blog posts do best - reveal a bit about the writer, act as a means of online therapy, and help others gain a sense that they are not alone in this world. You've got problems - well I do too - and I don't want to be fearful about showing that. So, I am coming back to this blog with a new perspective, one aimed at allowing me to share a more lighthearted approach to finding health and happiness.

Because although I thoroughly believe that focusing on nutrition tips, natural health, and other health topics is incredibly important, there is also something to be said about focusing simply on what it takes to really feel good. For me, I am learning that it goes well beyond just treating my body right. It requires giving my mind and spirit just what it needs. So that is what this blog will be - time spent with gentle introspection - no criticism, no self-doubt, no questioning whether what I'm writing is really worthwhile. One of my favorite yogi tea sayings reminds me of all these things, To be healthy: eat right, walk right and talk to yourself right.

If you'd like to join me in talking right to myself through this blog, I welcome you on this journey. Namaste.