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This section contains the following articles, loosely arranged under several categories, for achieving health and happiness.

Spirituality

Key Principles for Health and Happiness 
Gives some common sense principles and tips for well-being and a fulfilling life.

Twelve Laws of Spirit 
Deals with twelve universal laws of life based on Dan Millman's book, The Laws of Spirit – A Tale of Transformation.

40 Spiritual Principles 
A brief summary of 40 spiritual principles based on the book of Iyanla Vanzant, "One Day My Soul Just Opened Up."

Seven Spiritual Laws of Success 
Laws formulated by Deepak Chopra to help people become successful.

Wisdom from Rumi 
Words of wisdom from the Persian mystic Rumi.

Aspects of Spiritual Life 
Short meditations on aspects of spiritual life such as God's quiet voice within, gratefulness for all things, learning from the underprivilleged, and the importance of companionship.

First Things First 
Illustrates the need to fill one's life with the right priorities.

Disciplined Living
Short meditations on the spiritual disciplines of commitment, clear goal, prayer, and spiritual reading.

Compassion
Short meditations on compassion and the aspects and rewards of a compassionate life.

Listening
Reflection, based on the ancient but wise "Rule" of Benedict, on the importance and benefits of listening.

Experiencing Joy
Short meditations on aspects of joy and how to experience it.

Dealing with Suffering
Short meditations on aspects of suffering and how to deal with it.


The Present Moment

Living in the Present 
Short meditations on aspects of living in the present.

Other Aspects of Living in the Now 
Points from various authors showing the importance of the present moment.

Mindfulness
Reflection, based on the ancient but wise "Rule" of Benedict, on the importance and benefits of mindfulness.

Each Day is a Gift 
An inspirational story about appreciating what life has to offer and the choices we make in determining our own attitude.

Choose Life 
An inspirational story about the daily choices we make in determining our own attitude.

Dealing with Change
Dealing with inevitable changes in life by changing one's perspective and drawing on the wisdom of the soul in addition to the tools of the mind.

Acceptance 
Quotes from various authors on the importance of acceptance of oneself and circumstances in one's life.


Prayer 

Prayer 
Short meditations on aspects of prayer, such as persistence, focusing on God's kingdom, and the importance of a spiritual milieu.

Prayer -- Another Perspective 
Addresses aspects of prayer such as its purpose and benefits, universality, communality, and the importance of reflectiveness and regularity.

Serenity Prayer 
The serenity prayer, its background, and where it is referred to, as well as what things we can and cannot control.

The Lord's Prayer 
The prayer that Jesus Christ personally taught his disciples.

Prayer to Magnify God 
A special prayer for God to be magnified.

Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi 
An ancient prayer, as well as other wisdom sayings, with present-day relevance.


Getting on with Others

Pax -- the Peace of God's Presence 
Pax, a well-known poem by D.H. Lawrence

Let There Be Peace on Earth 
A Christmas reflection with year-round application.
    Human Relationships 
    Principles for living with others to personally grow and to help others grow.
      Children About Love 
      Profound insights of young children about love.

      Inspiration from the Lives of a Godly Couple 
      Inspiration and tips received from the biography of Oswald Chambers by David McCasland.

        Desiderata 
        A poem containing much wisdom for life.



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          About Health and Happiness
          Key Principles for Health and Happiness
          Twelve Laws of Spirit
          40 Spiritual Principles
          Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
          Wisdom from Rumi
          Aspects of Spiritual Life
          First Things First
          Disciplined Living
          Compassion
          Listening
          Experiencing Joy
          Each Day is a Gift
          Dealing with Suffering
          Living in the Present
          Other Aspects of Living in the Now
          Mindfulness
          Choose Life
          Dealing with Change
          Acceptance
          Prayer
          Prayer -- Another Perspective
          Serenity Prayer
          The Lord's Prayer
          Prayer to Magnify God
          Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi
          Pax -- the Peace of God's Presence
          Let There Be Peace on Earth
          Human Relationships
          Children About Love
          Inspiration from the Lives of a Godly Couple
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