wow! impressive clarity!

aha! moment

I think I've finally figured out why they are called "Fairy Tales."

:-)

the server of the universe

Imagine writing an email of what you want to the Universe. When you are happy that your email is very clear, you hit "Send" and you know your request has gone into the ethers. You also know that the Server of the Universe is an automatic system, and it doesn't question email requests. Its job is simply to fulfil every request.

If you begin to worry and stress that you haven't got what you wanted, then you have just sent another email to the Universe to stop your order. And then you wonder why you haven't received what you asked for.

Once you Ask, know that the Server of the Universe is an automatic infallible system that never fails, and expect to receive your request!

- lessons from The Secret

the secret to happiness

Sometimes Universal Wisdom is found in the most unexpected places. I read the following in someone's online profile recently. Talk about a person who gets it!

It's interesting how many people still believe that outside things will bring them happiness. Clothes, TV, cars, popularity, even a boyfriend...guys get depressed when they tell themselves they need these things, and don't aquire them all. I certainly used to! Then I found out that happiness truly does come from within...it's not just a cheesy saying. It's the secret to happiness! So, I just decided to stop desiring stuff and start liking myself unconditionally instead. That worked well...for awhile.

But, then I noticed something was still missing. I had a void to fill, and not with material goods, status, or the obligatory boyfriend. No, it had to be filled with meaning...a sense of purpose...living a good life and making good, healthy choices. So now I try to be the best guy I can, accept myself for the things I can't change, pursue meaningful adventures and activities, and ignore all the rest out there. I'm back in school. I also strive to make quality friends, because we humans do need to have soul connections. Quality friendships and relationships (boyfriends are fine if they happen, not because I need one) are based on mutual respect, similar values, and encouragement. There's lots of giving.

So, now I have few possessions, no TV, I'm not popular, and I've never been happier!!

Astonishing clarity. Cheers, rt9!