Very Happy Phil

Close relationships are essential for happiness..

I've been thinking recently about what I call "invisible relationships", and
how useful and beneficial they are. I find it hard to describe the
relationships i mean simply without a detailed explanation. Some people have
a close relationship with a God, or dead relative or guardian angel or
imaginary friend.

I've not read much research on this type of relationship but I'm convinced
of its usefulness.

After all close relationships are one of the biggest happiness boosters and
essential for mental well being. And if the invisible person can help guide
us to listen to our intuition and heart then our decisions and life's will
be better.

This week: have a think about invisible relationships.

If you've know a better term for these alternative relationships let me
know.

I will tell you a little story; My girlfriend went had a session with an
Angel therapy practitioner and the information she was told and advice from
her angels was amazing and comforting. And the info on me was too! The
gifted woman in Aberdeenshire, I may go visit myself. Make up your own
mind. I believe it. While we are open minded, we were initially skeptics
on unproven stuff like this!

"The mind is like an umbrella - it only works when it is open".
-Scientist Sir James Jeans

Whatever your 'invisible' relationship is; angel, God, dead relative -you
could find it comforting to have this relationship and the guidance useful.

I will give you an example; Andrew Carnegie is said to have had imaginary

I was just reading today about some research which concluded people who invest time and money in experiences not possessions were happier!

Remember this when it comes to birthdays, Christmas’s and Valentines!

I will tell you a little story; I was reflecting on what I think kids need and I came up with love, food, and lots of fun! (of course bed/house/sleep/exercise is essential too)

I then read advice on good parenting from experts at children’s charity NSPCC which had a list of ‘kids need’s. Guess what number one was?
Love! Also on the list...fun!

I didn’t see expensive house or presents anywhere on the list!

When it comes to happy kids or happy people it’s the experience that counts!

This week; have a think about that!

Have a happy EXPERIENCES week!

Keep positive!
Phil McNally
Author & Happiness Expert

Remember,
“Happy people invest their time and money in experiences not possessions!”
– Phil McNally, Author & Happiness Expert

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© Phil McNally 2010

How we spend our time is directly linked to our happiness.

I will tell you a little story; A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. So the professor then picked up a box of small pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous "Yes." The professor then produced two cans of beer from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now", said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things - your family, your children, your health, your friends, your favorite passions - things that, if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car.