Tough economic times can make happiness more elusive than ever for most of us. Although we all know that money can't buy us happiness, we are still caught up in the struggle for survival in our consumer-society world.

Money, however, for many of us is often not the root of our unhappiness. For many people it took years of programming from the media, our parents, friends, schoolmates, bosses, and social circles to teach us how to be miserable! Even more important is the way we habitually talk to ourselves. This self-talk can be a major reason as to why we're not happy!

We learn of all the material things we lack in life, along with all our alleged shortcomings. And after years of being bombarded with this negativity we are left frustrated and find happiness beyond our grasp. Actually, for many of us, we should be amazed if we were happy!

Here in Growth Notes you will find articles to help you change your perspective on life somewhat and to help you bring greater happiness, peace and prosperity into your life. These techniques and tidbits of advice are simply tools to help you look at life and yourself a little differently, so that you may not only be happy, but to also have more tranquility and a sense of fulfillment in your life.

We live in a wondrous Universe filled with beauty and mystery. You are a part of the miracle of Creation. Realize this and see yourself as the miracle you truly are!

Study the articles in Growth Notes and see if they can help you to change your perspective on life. See if they can help you to marvel at the experience of your existence. You can do this simply by using your mind to see things differently. Determine to be happy!

My personal motto: "Life is far too short to be miserable!"

The most precious asset any of us has is the time we have to live. No amount of money can buy back even one day of your life. Shouldn't you try to squeeze as much happiness out of life as you can?

I hope the Growth Notes section will help you to do exactly that by helping you to see the world differently and recognizing what a precious gift your life really is. That alone can help bring more happiness into your life.

For astrology buffs, you can peruse the astrology section for weekly forecasts for the Sun Signs and for articles to help you better understand the subject of astrology.

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