How to Receive and Give Compliments for Inner Peace and Happiness

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health14 Comments

“A compliment is verbal Sunshine.” ~ Robert Orben

Do you love receiving compliments? I do 😉 I love giving and receiving compliments. Its like an immediate boost to your mood na … 🙂

Compliments: The giving and receiving of compliments may be one of the simplest and most underused tools towards gaining inner peace, serenity, and a sense of self. However, often we find it difficult to take in positive messages and compliments. We get nervous or defensively brush off the kind words of others. A few people may even discount flattering remarks and begin arguing with the compliment giver! Continue reading “How to Receive and Give Compliments for Inner Peace and Happiness” →

How to Let Go of Expectations

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Guest Posts, Mind-Mental Health25 Comments

Note from the Editor: Today I have a treat for you in the form of a guest article by the ever insightful Cathy Taughinbaugh! Yay! More about Cathy at the end of this article. Enjoy! 

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” ~ Oscar Wilde

Do you have expectations for yourself and others?

You may have expected certain things to happen in your life.

You may have expectations that your spouse, your children and friends follow a certain path.

We cannot control others, but we can control our expectations of others. The behavior of others has influenced us, as our behavior has influenced others. Continue reading “How to Let Go of Expectations” →

6 Positive tools to go from Super Sad to Super Duper Glad

On By Zeenat Merchant Syal-Counseling Psychologist|Spiritual CounselorIn Mind, Heart& Soul-Motivation&Inspiration, Mind-Mental Health17 Comments

Happiness is a choice. Choose happy.

There are many souls I know, who are rarely effected by mood swings. It’s the most incredible thing to behold! They are honestly the most balanced, joyful, and happiest people I have ever met. Sure, they can get upset, angry, or disillusioned just like the rest of us, but overall their mood is light-filled and loving. I absolutely adore this abundant laugher and overflowing joy that is part of their nature.

As for me, I love life! But… I feel everything – even those feelings that don’t originate from me. Overall, that’s a good thing. It provides a deep and rich awareness, understanding, and empathy of life, other people, and myself. However, sometimes those feelings are intense and sometimes they get stuck inside. A lifetime of living with this heightened sense of emotional awareness has allowed me to become an expert in how to move those more difficult emotions up and out. Continue reading “6 Positive tools to go from Super Sad to Super Duper Glad” →