Enjoy Being Single

A: Hey,I haven't seen you in forever! How are you doing? You still seeing that guy, Danny?

B: No, we broke up a while back.We just weren't compatible, you know?

A: Yeah,I know what you mean.Sometimes it just doesn't work out. Are your parents upset at all?

B: My parents? They just met him once and they liked him alright.But I don't think they felt strongly either way. They just want me to find someone who makes me happy.They don't want to pressure me into something I'm not ready for, you know? So when I told them we had broken up, they just asked if I was doing OK, and if they could do anything to help. I said I'd be fine, they haven't mentioned him since.

A: Oh, that nice of them.Actually, I'm not with David anymore either.My parents didn't react quite like yours did though they were pretty upset because the liked David a lot they always said he was a nice,dependalbe young man.Plus, I'd been seening him for a long time since college and just before we broken up they had started to hint that it was time for me to "settle down". " You're almost 27," they said, "isn't it about time you started planning for the future?" Well, I 'm not so sure that I agree. At this point in my life, I'm still young, and I need freedom, not restrictions.

B: Yeah,exactly! People are getting married later and later these days and enjoying their youth more.You shouldn't have to worry about marriage when you've barely gotten out of college and into the job market. Now, if I wanna go out on the weekend, toss a few back and have a good time, I can, and I don't have to feel bad about it.

A: Sounds like a lot of fun! We should plan a Girls Night Out sometimes, go out to the bars and dance all night! Or maybe stay in, eat pizza and ice cream and watch a few movies.

B: That's really sounds like a lot of fun.I'm so glad I have time now to do things like that. Now that I don't have to plan around  what my boyfriend wants to do, I can spend more time with my frieds. Sometimes I feel like because of him, I lost touch with some people I really care about.

A: Me too! Well now we can make up for lost time!

B: Great! How about this weekend, say, Friday?

A: sounds good! Call me with the details!

Cultivating Happiness

We always seem to want those things we don't have. Moreover, we are often convinced that if we had those things we want so badly, we would finally be happy. The truth is that  happiness is an attitude. It's not something created by outside circumstances, but instead is completely within your control. Nothing will give you a deep sense of satisfaction and happiness, unless you cultivate happiness consciously. Below are some simple yet specific steps you can take to cultivate happiness.

Create a sense of gratitude for what you have, for what is working, for what is wonderful and sweet in you life. A morning or evening gratitude list, can do wonders for helping you feel grateful.

Identify the small things in life that make you feel good, and do one daily. A short walk, a few minutes of writting in your journal, s short meditation, watching the sunset... whatever,  will improve you outlook on life.

Reading inspirational materiality can help to be reminded of positive thoughts and positive attitudes. Get a small book of positive, inspirational thoughts and keep it by your desk. Read one or two thoughts each day.

Is the glass half or full? Life works better when the glass is half full regardless of your life status.