The Happy and Helpful Blog

It was a few years ago now that my wife and I visited Lyon, the food capital of France. It is a bustling, vibrant city that always seems to have something to do. One evening, we decided to go for supper. After the usual negotiations as to which restaurant we

As I sit down to write this morning, the cry of an ambulance siren floats through the open patio door. Someone isn’t having a good morning. Someone is hurting. You see, there are times when “happy” just isn’t the right word. In fact, there are times when “happy” isn’t the

Being happy is dependent upon moments. Right now you are living in a moment – a point in time. The last hour you lived through is gone, the next hour is only a hope and a promise – nothing more. So, you’re living from moment to moment. Recognizing the perfect

There are some times in life when you want to see results. You don’t want to “waste” your time doing what you’ve been doing all along. You think you’ll be happier if you can try something “new” – but what? Will it work? Will you feel better having tried something