“Human survival is the eternal “search for happiness” through hopefulness, but hope must encompass the desire for human survival not merely as a physical compulsion, but as a “Spiritual” compulsion as well.”
– Gibbs²…
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“Happiness can blossom when the spouses strive to maintain the “vows” of marriage and reject the notion of “irreconcilable differences.” We have a choice to take “ownership” of our marriage and “strive” to “reconcile differences.”
– Gibbs²…
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Loyalty and Happiness
Loyalty and happiness go “hand in hand.” Love and loyalty are two of the cardinal virtues that hold every institution together. Love is universal. Loyalty (commitment) brings out the best in human relationships in marriage, family, corporate, and national and …
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“An attitude of gratitude can bolster happiness in our lives, even for the things in life that we take for granted such as a beautiful sunshine, living in a peaceful neighborhood, or a loyal spouse and family members.”
– Gibbs²…
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Philosophically Speaking: What is Peace?
What is Peace? Is peace merely an agreement between people or nations? The answer is as fundamental as the question. Peace is a facet of God, rather than of human beings. Peace is a “spiritual attribute” as opposed to a …
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Joy and Happiness
“Joy” comprehends “happiness,” but “happiness” may not comprehend “joy.” Joy is a spiritual attribute, and happiness is a material attribute. Material things satisfy the outer self, but the inner self can only be truly satisfied when it experiences “joy.” …
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Philosophically Speaking: What is Intelligence?
What is Intelligence? Is intelligence the same as education, knowledge, wisdom, or understanding? Is Human Intelligence (IQ) the same as Spiritual Intelligence (SQ)? Where does intelligence come from, and why is intelligence essential for living wholesome and fruitful lives?
Can …
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Is Money Synonymous With Happiness?
Is money synonymous with happiness? Can money buy happiness? Money may not buy happiness, but it is a crucial factor in the happiness equation. Unlike agrarian societies, money is the principal exchange in postmodern capitalist societies. Many individuals would say …
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Philosophically Speaking: What is Authority?
What is Authority? Some would think that nations are self-governing, but to think that nations are self–governing contradicts the fact that most of the world’s population subscribes to a higher “spiritual” authority, God, god, or a divine being.
“The practice …
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What Does Happiness Mean To You?
“What is happiness?” To define happiness and live happy lives, we also need to understand “what is unhappiness?” Throughout our seminal work Discovering Your Optimum “Happiness Index” (OHI), we will compare and contrast these two contradictory imperatives. We define happiness…
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