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Spirituality and Happiness

July 1, 2018May 13, 2019Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

“This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent and powerful Being.” ― Isaac Newton (1643–1727) The principal lesson that humanity can learn that will engender “happiness” and “joy” is the need for spirituality in our lives. The apparent decline in the display...

Five Pathways to Happiness

May 1, 2018May 13, 2019Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

We often think of life as a journey along many pathways, and mostly it is. We travel along multiple paths to multiple destinations in the material world. We have discovered that at some point along life’s journey, there is a need to find the most illuminating paths that lead to the highest fulfillment of...

You can find Peace and Happiness

December 1, 2017May 13, 2019Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

“Now and then it is good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.” ― Guillaume Apollinaire (1880–1918) The “search for happiness” is not new. You can find peace and happiness. The guide Discovering Your Optimum Happiness Index (OHI) will take you on a journey toward self-discovery, but neither doubt nor reservation...

Philosophically Speaking: What is Peace?

August 15, 2017May 13, 2019Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

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 “human attribute.” Framed in specific Biblical guidelines is the path to peace: “Blessed are...

Joy and Happiness

August 1, 2017May 13, 2019Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

“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.” For many, “joy” is a familiar term, but it is not (universally) attributable to happiness...

Are There Secrets To Happiness?

May 1, 2017May 13, 2019Errol A. and Marjorie G. GibbsLeave a comment

“Are there Secrets to Happiness?” What is it to be happy, or to live happy and successful life? Is it having money, getting married, becoming a mother, having good health, living in a mansion, or receiving a postgraduate degree? The only question that is more investigative is “What is happiness?” There have been many...