Finding True Happiness: A State of Mind and Being

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In today’s fast-paced world, where success is often measured by external achievements, it’s easy to lose sight of what true happiness really means. As we celebrate Sukkot, a joyous Jewish holiday, it serves as a reminder that the ultimate happiness lies not in what we achieve, but in cultivating a state of mind and being. This blog aims to explore the essence of true happiness and its universal relevance, creating a meaningful connection for both Jewish and non-Jewish individuals alike.

1. Embracing Sukkot’s Message:
Sukkot, also known as the Feast of Tabernacles, is a time when Jewish communities come together to build temporary shelters and dwell in them for seven days. This act of dwelling in fragile structures teaches us the importance of appreciating the present moment and finding joy in simplicity. Regardless of our faith, we can all learn from this practice by embracing gratitude, mindfulness, and the pursuit of true happiness beyond material possessions.

2. Shifting Our Perspective:
True happiness cannot be solely dependent on external circumstances or achievements. It is a state of mind that transcends the ups and downs of life. By shifting our perspective and focusing on inner growth, self-compassion, and meaningful connections, we can experience a profound sense of fulfillment. This shift allows us to find happiness within ourselves and radiate it to others, fostering unity and understanding among individuals from diverse backgrounds.

3. Cultivating Mindfulness:
Mindfulness, the practice of being fully present in the moment, plays a vital role in attaining true happiness. By intentionally engaging in activities and appreciating the beauty around us, we can enhance our overall well-being. Sukkot encourages us to connect with nature, reminding us of the inherent joy found in simplicity and the interconnectedness of all living beings. This mindfulness practice transcends religious boundaries, providing a common ground for people of all backgrounds to experience and share happiness.

4. The Power of Connection:
One of the core principles of Sukkot is the importance of community and fostering relationships. True happiness flourishes when we engage with others, embrace diversity, and build meaningful connections. By acknowledging and celebrating our shared humanity, we can create a united front of happiness that transcends religious and cultural differences. Together, we can promote understanding, empathy, and the pursuit of a collective well-being.

This Sukkot, let us unite in our pursuit of true happiness, bringing people of all backgrounds together in a shared journey of self-discovery and fulfillment.

Ashkan Tabibnia
90210 Enterprise
Advisory Legacy Council

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PORT WASHINGTON, NY, July 15, 2021 – The Work Mindfulness Institute, an industry leader in providing mindfulness-based coaching to individuals and groups, is publishing a new book title: The Mindfulness Experience Book, 8 Strategies to Live Life Now, Find Balance in an
Unbalanced World.
The book endorses The Veterans Health Administration (VHA), the most extensive integrated health care system in the United States. Keith W Fiveson, the book’s author, said, “Over 40 years ago, the US Army, VHA, provided me with the fundamentals used in this book. I am thankful to share my insights with readers who might have considered mindfulness. This book offers clear strategies to incorporate mindfulness into your daily life.” Fiveson believes the book will offer readers accessible and easy ways to practice mindfulness to deal with pervasive societal traumas. Over 70 percent of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their life that can fundamentally alter their lives.1
The book provides simple tools and techniques that are accessible to everyone, regardless of belief systems, where they live or work; for beginners and experienced alike. Allen Salkin, a Reporter for the New York Times, Vanity Fair and Hollywood Reporter said this about the book. “Written with clarity and a passion earned through his own journey, Fiveson’s book offers an integrated approach that can help anyone on a journey of self-discovery.”
About The Work Mindfulness Institute
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Port Washington, NY, The Work Mindfulness Institute is committed to providing the public with the best mindfulness resources available to rise above the stresses and traumas that impact lives.
About Keith W Fiveson, M.Div, CPC, CARC.
A sixty-five-year-old Army Veteran, Keith was a telecom executive, early internet pioneer, turned yogi, executive life coach. He overcame cancer twice, heart conditions, challenging
relationships, and a childhood family life that was dysfunctional and abusive.

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Food for Thought From Mindy Gorman-Plutzer

Hi Paul,

The body holds much of the information we need to function at our best, but too often we ignore its messages and plow ahead with what our minds tell us. Perhaps because we’re not taught from early on to pay attention to, or trust, internal messages as well as external demands, we frequently ignore our body’s communications.

So we take another extra-strength aspirin rather than investigating what’s causing our head to ache. We use more caffeine or sugar to give us a lift when we feel tired, rather than hearing our body’s message about needing rest or recognizing our fatigue as an early symptom of burnout we’d do well to honor.

We fail to take into account the thousand little messages communicated to us by how we’re holding ourselves: the mouth that’s pinched and tight rather than relaxed. The fact that our shoulders are up around our ears, the knot of tension in our stomach as we promise to do something when closer consideration might tell us we are already over-extended.

These days we’re notorious for putting deadlines ahead of the protests of aching bones or inadequately nourished bellies. (Is there hidden wisdom in calling a due date a deadline in the first place?) Instead of asking our body what it wants, we go for the quick fill-up or the comfort food that may be the last thing we really need.

So what to do to give your body an equal say in how you use it?

Start with the breath. Breathing consciously is a major part of body awareness. Turn off thoughts and just let yourself experience the inflow and outflow of breath. Label them, “In. Out. In. Out.” Note how and where you are breathing or failing to, a clear sign something important is going on.

Allow yourself quiet time. Sit for ten minutes just observing yourself, even (especially!) in the middle of a busy day. Meditate. Take a walk or a nap. Allow time to do nothing. Soak in a hot tub rather than taking a quick shower.

Get a massage. It’s not self-indulgence to be massaged; it wakes up the whole nervous system and helps you tune in.

Use your journal to dialogue with your body. Ask your body how it’s feeling, what it wants, what’s going on. Give that healthy hunger or craving a voice and let it tell you what its message is. And practice listening!

Do a body inventory to relax. Start with your toes and work upwards. Scan your body from the inside. Or try tensing each part slightly, then relaxing it to release residual tension.

Practice mindfulness. Get used to tuning in to your physical self, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing.

Take a walk in Nature, barefoot. Research teaches that contact with the earth offers amazing health benefits including lowering stress levels, improving sleep and circadian rhythms and decreasing chronic pain, inflammation and fatigue.

Hungry for more? Schedule a complimentary Discovery call with me. During the call, we’ll discuss your biggest eating challenges and health concerns as well as answer your most pressing questions. The Discovery call in and of itself is an amazingly valuable opportunity – you’ll get clarity on how to confidently proceed on your health journey – and many of my clients have called it the single most impactful conversation they’ve had around their issue. Here’s the link to my calendar.

Breathe, Stay safe with love and care,

Mindy

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Additionally, whitelist my email to keep it out of your spam & promotions folder (so you don’t miss out on critical communication from me going forward). and finally, join our The Freedom Promise Way FB Group where we have discussions working on their way to a better self.

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What is Peace?

Listen to “Moneyfulness®: Learning to Live with Money by Michael Keet” on Spreaker.

Moneyfulness® is a unique combination of financial grounded insights intended to address the heart of money stress: how audiences think about money! www.moneyfulness.com
72% (Yes you read that right) of all Americans experience stress about their finances! Here’s the thing, that money stress people have is a product of their convictions and behavior.

In the concept of mindfulness, there is no mention of stress reduction about money problems. People can find all kinds of stress relievers regarding depression, burn-out, anxiety, etc.
For the first time, Michael Keet presents Moneyfulness® a unique concept that fills this gap in the overall concept of mindfulness.
Michael presents the idea that people’s mindset about money and the practical “how-to” belong together.
The audience gets walked through the seven aiding factors of mindfulness as they apply to money along with the practical steps for how to actually manage money.

For those who are ready to end their money stress, Moneyfulness® shows them how to never look at money the same again, for the much, much better.
In an interview Michael Keet will speak on:
• His incredible school of hard knocks experiences that have led to the creation of a grounded system for financial success.
• How Moneyfulness® can be used by everyday folks as well as entrepreneurs, and how this can scale at home and within their business
• How the value you place on people, possessions, and work ethics will directly relate to your cash flow.
• The hidden relationship between personal and business finance; the skeleton key to money success.
• How the experience of 25 years in the finance industry combines with the principles of mindfulness to create Moneyfulness®
• Much more…
• Publisher: Morgan James Publishing (April 7, 2020)
• Language:: English
• Paperback: 220 pages
• ISBN-10: 1642796166
• ISBN-13: 978-1642796162

About the Author
Michael Keet was a high school drop-out, and at the age of 21 was labeled as “underprivileged” with no relevant education or work experience. He now has his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance and, within nine years, Michael went from “underprivileged” to finance director at the age of 30 before becoming an entrepreneur and developing online accounting software to help small business owners. He is also a certified mindfulness coach and has been published in and interviewed by the Dutch Financial Times, along with other local newspapers. Michael currently resides in Noord Brabant, The Netherlands. Connect with Michael @ www.moneyfulness.com and on his Social Media: IG | FaceBook | Linkedin

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LG Electronics shares the vision, as a good corporate citizen. Please go to their website and you will be happy to know that happiness abounds all around us… have a happy day on March 20th and every day… enjoy every moment. Paul Sladkus https://www.lg.com/us/experiencehappiness

Also please listen to our Facebook Live interview at the Consumer Electronics Show this year. with John Taylor, Senior Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications a great company doing important work for the world.

Science of Happiness
Over 70 years of research has revealed that Happiness is achievable, and according to the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, happiness skills can be learned, taught, and practiced. Working together with the Greater Good Science Center, we identified six skills to form the foundation of LG’s Experience Happiness program: mindfulness, human connection, positive outlook, purpose, generosity, and gratitude. Although each person may take a different path, the practice and pursuit of these six skills can help set you on the path toward sustainable happiness.

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Harry Street Coffee presents Intentional Training author Eric N Quinn

Jersey City. NJ., Aug. 16th, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Harry Street Coffee is hosting a book-signing event with Eric N Quinn, author of the highly anticipated book Intentional Training on Thursday, August 25th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Harry Street Coffee is located at 695 Bergen Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey.

Released on August 16th, Quinn’s easy to read book combines Fitness training, Psychology and Mindfulness (or Bodyfulness) like Quinn calls it. Featuring research in human behavior and fitness, the book explores way a person can exercise in a more effective and efficient way. The author will be signing books that will be available for purchase, as well as giving a brief presentation and Q & A. Admission is free.

Eric N Quinn is no stranger to the fitness world. His successfulfitness and behavior career has been focused primarily on adult and exercise behavior. He’s a professional with more than 20 years of experience and has worked with organization like Adidas Latin America and professional sports teams.

As host of the event, Mr. Quinn says that while hosting a book signing in a coffee shop might seem somewhat unusual, is always good to be involved in the community. This event will bring different people together for a unique event to celebrate the success of one of our local community members. And, we want to remind people why the Jersey City area is such a great place to call home.”

For more information, contact Eric N Quinn.
Phone: 201.204.8019
Email: ericqn23@gmail.com

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Visit Colleen’s Website: http://colleensaidmanyee.com

https://www.urbanzen.com/donnas-voice/yoga-for-life-by-colleen-saidman/

ABOUT Colleen Saidman Yee

Colleen Saidman Yee’s introduction to yoga was in 1987, at the urging of a roommate, who convinced her to attend a class in New York City. Soon after, her worn-out running shoes, her basketball, and her boxing gloves became things of the past. In 1994, after back surgery, Colleen’s commitment to her yoga practice deepened. A graduate of Jivamukti’s 1998 teacher-training program, Colleen opened her own studio, Yoga Shanti, in Sag Harbor, in 1999. She has taught several yoga teacher trainings at Yoga Shanti, some with her husband, Rodney Yee.

The New York Times christened Colleen “The First Lady of Yoga,” in their recent profile of her on the front page of the Sunday Style section. She has also been featured in Vanity Fair, New York magazine, Oprah, Marie-Claire, Allure, and Yoga Journal. Before that she had a varied career: She was a cover girl, a student of shiatsu, and she lived in Calcutta, working with Mother Theresa at the Home for the Dying and Destitute.

More recently, together with Rodney, Colleen helped to create Urban Zen’s Integrative Yoga Therapist Program, Donna Karan’s worldwide initiative. She and Rodney are also authors of the Gaiam Yoga Studio, as well as several popular yoga DVDs. Colleen’s latest is “Yoga for Weight Loss.” Colleen currently lives in Sag Harbor.

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Omega to Offer Mindfulness & Education Conference and More in 2014

Is mindfulness practice the next revolution? According to Time magazine, it may be. From stress reduction to work performance, from the classroom to the boardroom, from relationships to the dinner table—the benefits of mindfulness are now widely recognized. Omega, a leader in the field for more than 35 years, today announced it will hold an important conference and several workshops on this topic in 2014.

“For years we have seen people from all walks of life reap huge benefits from learning how to bring mindfulness practices into their lives, at home, at work, in schools, and in the public arena,” said Carla Goldstein, chief external affairs officer at Omega. “The promise of mindfulness is that we can be more reflective, resilient, and compassionate toward each other as individuals and as a human family,” concluded Goldstein.

The practices of contemplative education, Social and Emotional Learning, and mindfulness are being widely explored in schools throughout the United States. Research continues to show that mindfulness practice decreases stress, attention deficit issues, depression, anxiety, and hostility in children, while also benefiting their health, well-being, social relations, and academic performance.

The Mindfulness & Education Conference, July 25–27, brings together influential leaders in the fields of mindfulness and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), including psychologists, educators, administrators, and teachers, to explore practical ways to teach mindfulness techniques to children grades K through 12. Internationally renowned speakers will address topics such as implementing mindfulness programs in schools, ways to support Social and Emotional Learning, cultivation of resilience, at-risk youth, and practices that support utilizing the methods of interpersonal neurobiology. Tiered Pricing and continuing education credits are available. Omega awarded 39 full and partial scholarships to the conference, thanks to funding supported in part by the 1440 Foundation, an advised fund of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.

Additional upcoming programs in the field of mindfulness include:

Urban Youth Yoga & Mindfulness, July 20–26, with the founders of the Holistic Life Foundation—Ali Smith, Atman Smith, and Andres Gonzalez, along with guest teacher Sharon Salzberg. This workshop shows you how to teach yoga and mindfulness to high-risk and hard-to-reach urban youth. Tiered Pricing and continuing education credits are available for this professional training.

Mindfulness in Education Teacher Training, July 20–26, with Daniel Rechtschaffen, author of The Way of Mindful Education. This 5-day workshop helps you gain the skills and confidence you need to bring the many benefits of mindfulness to children in grades K–12. Continuing education credits are available for this professional training.

Mindful Self-Compassion: 5-day Intensive, July 27–August 1, with Steven Hickman and Michelle Becker. Self-compassion is a skill that can be learned by anyone. It’s the heart of mindfulness. This workshop is particularly valuable for health-care professionals and nonprofessionals who want an in-depth experience of mindful self-compassion. Continuing education credits are available for this intensive.

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT): A 5-Day Professional Training for the Prevention of Depression Relapse, August 10–15, with Zindel Segal and Susan Woods. This is an innovative group program designed to prevent relapse in people who have recovered from unipolar depression. Based on the research of Drs. Zindel Segal, John Teasdale, and Mark Williams, and documented in their book Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for Depression, this professional training combines the practice and clinical application of mindfulness meditation with the tools of cognitive therapy. Continuing education credits are available for this professional training.

Mindful Communication: The Path of Wise Speech, August 17–22, with Oren J. Sofer. Mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation, the Buddha’s teachings on wise speech, and the contemporary discipline of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) collectively form a powerful foundation for cultivating awareness and empathy, strengthening our ability to be skillful in challenging situations, and developing our capacity to listen and speak from the heart. Tiered Pricing and continuing education credits are available.

Contemplative Practice in Higher Education, August 22–24, with Daniel P. Barbezat, Mirabai Bush, and more. Under the leadership of the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society, colleges and universities nationwide have integrated contemplative practices into a variety of their courses. In this professional training, four leading experts in the field introduce contemplative practices, review the related neuroscience research on meditation and learning, give examples of successful courses, and engage you in thinking about the role of contemplation in your own work.

To learn more visit eOmega.org, or call 800.944.1001. A limited number of media passes are available. To apply for a media pass, visit eOmega.org/press.

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About Omega Institute for Holistic Studies

Founded in 1977, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies is the nation’s most trusted source for wellness and personal growth. As a nonprofit organization, Omega offers diverse and innovative educational experiences that inspire an integrated approach to personal and social change. Located on 200 acres in the beautiful Hudson Valley, Omega welcomes more than 23,000 people to its workshops, conferences, and retreats in Rhinebeck, New York, and at exceptional locations around the world. eOmega.org

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