BACON BITS with Master Happiness

At home, in the office, or any situation you find yourself in, life can be overwhelming. It’s filled with so much hate, hurt, and hardship. Because of that, so many are looking for help, healing, and to be heard. None of us can be an endless supply of support, but when we are needed, we must take a close look at what we can offer. • SYMPATHY is when you SHARE the feelings of another person; we see...

If you were to describe the epitome of happiness; the poster child of cheerfulness, it would have to be Dolly Parton. A person that faced and overcame seemingly unbeatable obstacles; a unique being whose apparent focus is to bring hope and happiness to the world…who else could it be? Others may chase after fame and horde and hide their fortune, but Dolly gives and gives in so many ways to so many...

Resistance is that hidden force that holds us back from realizing our dreams and pursuing our passion. It could be the fear of failure, self-doubt, procrastination, or the seeking of society’s approval. Don't allow anything to stop you from being the happiest version of yourself! Don't let these fears stop you from doing what brings you the most inner peace. To determine the best course for yourse...

Are you feeling frustrated with life? Do the decisions of others and the things you can't control cause you despair? We’ve all been there. Everyone gets at least a little frustrated now and again, but how do you stop it from getting out of control? If frustration is left unaddressed, it can evolve into feelings of helplessness, annoyance, anger, or even rage. Frustration comes from many places. Ha...

Sometimes, life feels overwhelming, and it can be a struggle to just get through the day. Have you ever wished for an extra boost of strength, confidence, and courage to help face whatever trials come your way? If so, learning how to cultivate resilience is the answer. Resilience is an inner strength that helps us cope with difficult situations and gives us the stability to move forward with our l...

People judge us a lot less than we believe. We are constantly looking for approval and acceptance from others. Instead, we need to learn and practice being proud of our gifts, talents, and abilities and not hesitate to share them with others. Building self-confidence helps us lessen and eliminate self-doubt and negative thoughts about ourselves. We will have less fears and anxiety. Greater self-co...

Life can often seem tedious and uneventful, and it’s easy to get caught up in the same old routine day after day. But boredom is beneficial; or at least, it can be. Boredom usually refers to trying and failing to find stimulation. But sometimes it can lead to just giving up.  If we view this “failing to find stimulation” as a learning experience we can use boredom to become more productive, c...

The ability and desire to cultivate an open mind leads to progress, growth, and discovery and is essential for success in life. It can be hard to take a step away from the familiar, especially when you are comfortable with your own way of doing things. People are naturally resistant to change and it's understandable that they are afraid to open their minds to new ideas. However, embracing the unfa...

Whether you’re walking under a black cat, eating a bowl of 4-leaf clovers, or breaking mirrors with horseshoes, most of us believe that at least some of our destiny is ruled by luck. 80% of Americans play the Lottery hoping Lady Luck will shine upon them. We sometimes justify it with, “Well, someone’s got to win.” And we’re all hoping that that someone is us.  We choose those numbers with an...

A wish list, a bucket list, and brainstorming ideas for the future are nothing more than dreams until you establish the deadline. Then they become goals. Start with the “Big Hairy Audacious Goals.” The “Dream Big” goals; the unimaginable, unattainable, ridiculously incredible, “Not-Gonna-Happen” Goals. Then ask yourself, “Why Not?” Analyze and adjust them based on your true desires. Don’t let fear...

Think back at all that you have learned from the people in your past. Look at the position you are in because of the many that you have met. Where would you be if it wasn’t for those that have crossed your path? We evolve as individuals and a society because all those who have come before us. It is our inevitable responsibility to sculpt the future with our words and actions. Leave the world bette...

Hope is the guiding light through our toughest times. Hope gives us a reason to stay on track, to keep fighting, to chase our goals and dreams. Hope can be fruitless but then turns into lessons that better define our hope in the future.  Hope starts our engine and is the fuel that drives us towards winning. But we must be honest with ourselves about abilities and desires. We must identify wha...

This time of year is filled with hopes and dreams, but it can also be filled with great disappointment. Disappointment is when expectation and reality meet in an unfavorable way. It starts by hoping, dreaming, and then believing that you deserve something. You start to contemplate receiving what you desire and are slapped in the face with the reality of not getting what you want. The resulting sur...

As we get closer to the end of the year, we start thinking about the things that we are grateful for and people less fortunate than us. We all know of people in need, and we all have something to give; money, possessions, time, or talent to name a few. When we concentrate on those that have more than us, we tend to feel cheated. And we may let desire turn to greed, then to anger. Charity is a Win-...

A Jack of all Trades and a Master of None is often better than a Master of One! The meaning of this phrase switches back and forth between compliment and diss. And “diss” is what we want to get to the bottom of. The original phrase “a Jack of all trades” was used to describe Willian Shakespeare, actor turned playwright. But this same phrase could have as easily been coined for the likes of Aristot...

We really went of the rails in this episode! Lol! Did we show our true Identity??? Tune in! Your Identity is how you are seen by others and how you want to be seen. There are some parts of your Identity that you can change, some you can hide (ask Spiderman), and others that will always remain part of you, exposed to the world. Your Identity includes your Race, Ethnicity, Geography, Sexuality, Gend...

I ate way too much at Thanksgiving dinner. I fought through the mild uncomfortableness and filled my plate a second time. I asked myself, “Why do we feel that it is important to overindulge on the abundance of unnecessary everything?” And then I went and piled on too much dessert. We tend to overdo it on too many things. We work too hard to save for the next must-have, quickly forgotten tool, toy,...

It’s that time of year again when we talk about being grateful. It’s wonderful that we put emphasis on this feeling, this time each year. But we should really take time to be grateful year-round. Being grateful is a personal experience. We should look back at the people and circumstances that have helped us grow and prosper and be thankful. But the next step is just as important. Showing appreciat...

Philosophy is the “Love of Wisdom” and is defined as the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It is about trying to figure things out and always asking, “WHY?” Philosophy was born out of curiosity, a little fear, and an unquenchable craving to understand. Over time, philosophy led to mathematics and science. It...

Life can be scary. There are so many unknowns - death, disaster, failure, famine, in-laws, and more! Our families should give us comfort, our community should make us feel safe, and our work should make us feel appreciated. We spend so many hours of the week, so many weeks of the year, and so many years of our life working; why work somewhere where you don’t feel safe? A Harvard Business Review st...

There are many reasons why we hate to say, “NO.” It probably started with our parents teaching us to show others respect. And as we grew and made friends of our own, we realized the need for reciprocity. Now between guilt and desire for advancement over the go-getters, we find that it is harder and harder to decline a request. Here are some of the reasons we can’t say NO! B – Busy Being Benevolent...

It is true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but we take in information through ALL our senses. Therefore, there is more to attraction than meets the eye. We are attracted to many things that we see, smell, hear, taste, and touch. But there is even more to it than that. We are always seeking balance in life and looking for what brings us a sense of safety and comfort. We all have yearning...

Special guests Linda and Cricket give us some incredible insight! Have you ever felt the crash after a high-energy experience? Anxiety and worry can be as mentally exhausting as participating in or anticipating an exciting event or physical act. And when the event that triggered these feelings is over, your whole body may just want to collapse. To Worry is to give way to anxiety or uneasiness; to...

Hyenas, Horses, and Humans. Hyenas are scavengers. Their motivation is strictly survival. They will hunt if they need to but are happy with someone else’s leftovers. This is the most basic of all motivation. Domesticated horses are motivated by a carrot dangling in front of them or a stinging stick behind them. Reward and punishment are the motivational strategy still used today on animals and emp...

Like, Love, and Lust, we often use these words synonymously and incorrectly. But worse than that, we are often confused about the way we feel and the words we use to describe those feelings. We sometimes think that we love what we really like or lust for and sometimes we lust for things that we don’t even like. It is important to understand the meanings and the feelings behind each word. It’s the...