How do we show the world we are happy?  The universal symbol for happy is a smile. Take a second right now and smile, feel your lips turn up and cheeks pop out and maybe even see your teeth.  Now take some time and feel happy in your body. Wiggle your hands, rub your tummy, and shake your leg.  What words can you come up with that describe what happy feels like to your body?  Do you feel lighter; do you feel sillier, nicer? Let's explore some ways you can be happy now: 1. Help someone Helping others is a great way to get a happy feeling inside.  When we give kindness to someone we will always…

This time of year almost always contains a heighten level of stress and anxiety. None of us are immune. I go between being caught up in the materialism or feeling the urge to back away and become cynical about the entire season. Shouldn't this time of year be about peace, joy and celebration? Let's declare this year the year of joy! It's inevitable that the holiday season taps into all of our personal beliefs and values, from our deepest feelings about creation to how our families function. Throw a substantial dose of shameless consumerism into the mix and it's no wonder people have a love …