In this episode of the How to Be Happy Podcast, Emily and I discuss death. But before you make a decision on how morbid this sounds, have a listen. Some topics you’ll hear in this episode: Dealing with Death What to say to others then they’ve experienced a loss. We share about our personal experiences [...]
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Welcome to the How to Be Happy Podcast Episode #3. In this session Emily and I talk about nurturing relationships. Some topics you’ll hear in this episode: Keeping the Love (relationship) Alive In the early part of a relationship, it’s easier to be physical than emotional. Physical interaction is an easy way to say, “Hey, [...]
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It’s easy to take for granted the closeness and physical presence of loved ones in our lives. Their smell, the emotions they bring out in us, or the energy they bring when entering a room. It’s an amazing thing; the physical presence of another human which you’ve shared a large part of your life with. [...]
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NOTE: I wrote this article on July 11th, 2010 prior to Goodbye for now, Dad I remember the surgeon saying, “it’s not good, it is cancer and most likely originated in the lungs…” meaning it has metastasized throughout his body. “All we can do now is pray the Lord has mercy and he doesn’t suffer [...]
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NOTE: I wrote this article on June 27th, 2010 prior to Goodbye for now, Dad As many of you know, I’ve been through some shyt in my life. Of which I have come out on the other side full of inner-peace and happiness. Thus the tag line matching calamity with serenity: the ability to maintain [...]
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On June 26th my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Yesterday, on July 6th, 2010, he passed away. I had been working on several posts talking about what I’ve experienced emotionally and spiritually over the last 10 days, things like Matching Calamity with Serenity, Fear, Sadness, Grace, Inner-Peace and Gratitude. However, since so much has [...]
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Have you told the people in your life how much they mean to you recently? We all know this is important, but do we really take the time to connect with them on an emotional level and tell them how much they mean to us? Some family members may be uncomfortable with heartfelt discussions, but [...]
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About Jared AkersJared is a coach, writer, educator and tester of the impossible. He's an avid diver and has been developing a life of happiness with his wife for the better part of the last decade. You can find out more about Jared here.