“Happiness is an inside job.” ~William Arthur Ward In a world that seems to be filled with a whole lot of unhappy people I find that the decision to be happy falls solely on my shoulders. Sure, I can watch the news so I can blame the media, the president, congress, or all those…
“A lie told often enough (can) becomes the truth.” ~Vladimir Lenin There’s a scene from the movie City Slickers, where Mitch (played by Billy Crystal) and his two friends Phil (Daniel Stern) and Ed (played by the late Bruno Kirby) Phil’s life is a mess, he had an affair and as a result, his turmoil-filled…
Your ability to fly is determined by your ability to remove the self limiting obstacles(beliefs) from your path. The fewer obstacles in your way…the higher you will go! ~Joe Contrera You’ve heard it…on television, in the news, at your office, your church, the HOA Board meeting, even your kid’s volleyball game! People complaining and…
“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.” ~ Eckhart Tolle At different times in our life we may find that we are holding onto things that we need to let go of. Maybe, it is an old belief that isn’t producing the results we want. Maybe…
“My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.” ~ Michael J. Fox At various times in my life I have felt somewhat worn-down by the steady flow of negativity and the events unfolding in our world. Lately, it feels as though these events have been a constant…
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” ~ the Dalai Lama When you think about some of the greatest philosophers who have ever lived and whose ideas are still relevant today…who comes to mind? Aristotle, Marcus Aurelius, Socrates, Plato, Epicurus, Confucius…Contrera. Contrera???? Wait a minute, hold the phone, stop the…
“Money cannot buy peace of mind. It cannot heal ruptured relationships, or build meaning into a life that has none.” ~Richard M. DeVos I have been doing a little reflecting on money. It seems as though you cannot flinch without seeing some commercial for Bet365, Sportsbook, or DraftKings promising fast, easy money and enticing…
“The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” ~ Oprah Winfrey It’s January and the pinnacle of the college and professional football season is upon us! Folks will either begin gathering to watch the College Football Playoffs or the beginning of the NFL Playoffs. They will…
“We must protect ourselves and our children from the unwanted, addictive, and deceptive influence that is being driven by the Social Media Industrial Complex. ~Joe Contrera 122 years ago, one of the milestones in the history of filmmaking was surpassed when Edwin S. Porter directed and photographed the very first narrative film, The Great…
“Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions. The more you express gratitude for what you have, the more likely you will have even more to express gratitude for.” ~Zig Ziglar As we approach Thanksgiving this week and with all the turmoil going on in the world, it might be a little bit tougher…