In this episode, Karen and Scotty discuss the power of cultivating a positive mindset to improve your overall well-being and happiness. Scotty shares his technique of emotionally rehearsing his desired future, focusing on the feelings he wants to experience, and the importance of not leaving meditation until feeling differently. Karen expresses her gratitude for Scotty's presence and invites listeners to join in on Coffee with Happy Ass and Friends.Key Points:The importance of cultivating a positive mindsetScotty's technique of emotionally rehearsing his desired future and focusing on the feelings he wants to experienceThe role of meditation in changing your energy and mindsetGratitude and expressing thanks for positive influences in your lifeCultivating a positive mindset takes time and effort, but the benefits are worth it. By focusing on the feelings and emotions you want to experience in your future, you can create a more positive outlook on life. Gratitude and expressing thanks for positive influences in your life can also help improve your overall well-being and happiness. Join Karen and Scotty for Coffee with Happy Ass and Friends to continue the conversation on building a positive mindset.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode of My Happy Ass Life podcast, Karen Key Smith talks about the importance of investing in oneself and how it leads to happiness. She shares her personal experience and insights on how to go about investing in oneself to become the best version of oneself.Main Takeaways:Investing in oneself is soul-quenching and life-giving: When one invests in oneself, it leads to personal growth and development, which ultimately brings happiness and fulfillment.Selflessness is the key to happiness: Karen emphasizes that living a selfless life, where one thinks about others and serves them, brings immense joy and happiness.Ask yourself, "Who am I here for?": To invest in oneself, it's essential to ask this question and focus on becoming the best version of oneself to serve others.By investing in oneself, one can lead a purposeful life, find joy in serving others, and ultimately, find happiness. Karen's personal insights and experience make this episode a must-listen for anyone looking to invest in themselves and live a happier life.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

My Happy Ass Life is a podcast hosted by Karen Smith that aims to help listeners become happier, more peaceful, and more joyful human beings. Karen shares her personal experiences and insights, as well as tips and strategies for making positive changes in life. She encourages listeners to trust in themselves and in a higher power, embrace change, and be grateful for every moment.Key takeaways:Embrace change: Karen believes that trying new things and doing things differently can help individuals learn and grow, discover things about themselves, and become the best version of themselves. She encourages listeners to have a divine discontent and ask themselves what changes they need to make in their lives to become happier and more fulfilled.Trust yourself and a higher power: Karen emphasizes the importance of trusting in oneself and a higher power, whether it be God or another spiritual belief. She encourages listeners to let go of fear, worry, and doubt, and instead trust in the process of life and the guidance of a higher power.Be grateful: Karen believes that gratitude is key to a happy life. She encourages listeners to be grateful for every moment and to find joy in the simple things in life. By focusing on gratitude, individuals can cultivate a positive mindset and attract more positivity into their lives.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen and Angie discuss their favorite grocery store, the Carousel, and its charming gift shop. They describe the store as a European market that takes you back in time. Karen talks about how she's started buying groceries there instead of getting them delivered as she's doing a program with Jen Burg. The hosts also share their love and admiration for former president Jimmy Carter and his selfless, loving nature. Overall, this episode is a heartwarming chat between two longtime friends sharing their appreciation for life's simple pleasures and kind-hearted individuals.Takeaway #1: Support Local BusinessesKaren and Angie highlight the Carousel grocery store, a local business that takes you back in time with its unique shopping experience and awesome gift shop. They encourage listeners to support their own local businesses, which not only helps the local economy but also adds character and charm to their community.Takeaway #2: Personal Growth and Self-ImprovementKaren shares her experience with the Becoming Me 2.0 program, which has helped her with personal growth and self-improvement. By investing in oneself, she believes that one can achieve greater happiness and fulfillment in life. This takeaway encourages listeners to prioritize their own personal growth and self-improvement.Takeaway #3: Gratitude and EmpathyThe hosts send out prayers for Jimmy Carter, highlighting his selfless and loving nature, and the positive impact he has had on the world. This takeaway reminds listeners to practice gratitude and empathy towards others, and to acknowledge the good that others have done in the world.

In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen talks about the importance of living authentically and seeking our best life one day at a time. She shares her struggles with codependency and empathy, and how she is working towards being a better steward of her time, resources, and money. Karen also discusses the significance of creating margin in our lives and filling our schedules with things that are authentically us.Main Takeaways:Living authentically requires effort: Karen acknowledges that living authentically is not easy, but it is worth the effort. We need to be intentional about seeking our best life and not just going through the motions.Codependency and empathy can be detrimental: Karen talks about her struggles with codependency and empathy, and how they have led her to give too much of herself at the expense of her own well-being. It is important to set boundaries and take care of ourselves before helping others.Creating margin in our lives is essential: Karen emphasizes the importance of creating margin in our lives to have time to connect with others authentically. She suggests filling our schedules with things that are authentically us, not just what others expect of us.Resources:Bob Goff Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode, Karen talks about the one thing that sets successful people apart from those who struggle to achieve their goals - the ability to keep going no matter what. Drawing on personal experiences and observations, Karen highlights the importance of perseverance and resilience in the face of challenges, and encourages listeners to stay committed to their goals even when things get tough. She shares practical tips for staying motivated and focused, such as having a long-term plan and a strong belief in oneself, and reminds us that the world needs our unique talents and contributions. So, keep on going and never give up on your dreams! Tune in for an inspiring and uplifting conversation that will leave you feeling energized and ready to tackle any obstacle that comes your way.Resources and Tools Mentioned:Orville and Wilbur WrightSamuel LangleyJoin Karen Key Smith on the My Happy Ass Life podcast for more insights on how to live your happiest life. Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform to show your support!Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen Key Smith welcomes special guest Hannah Burrow to share her story of overcoming struggles and finding the courage to share her experiences with others. Throughout the conversation, Karen and Hannah emphasize the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and courage when it comes to personal growth and connecting with others. From discussing the fear of judgment to the power of sharing your story, Karen and Hannah offer valuable insights and practical advice for anyone looking to cultivate a happier, more fulfilling life.Key Takeaways:The importance of sharing your story with others: Whether it's to help others going through similar struggles or simply to validate your own experiences, sharing your story can be a powerful tool for personal growth and healing.The role of vulnerability in building meaningful connections: Opening up and being vulnerable with others can be scary, but it's essential for building strong, authentic relationships.The value of courage in pursuing your dreams: It's easy to get stuck in fear and self-doubt, but having the courage to take risks and pursue your goals can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment in life.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode of the My Happy Ass Life, Karen begins by sharing an affirmation about accepting and blessing life circumstances. She discusses the power of acceptance and how it can lead to resilience and transformation. The conversation shifts to the dangers of getting stuck in negative thinking and commiserating with others, and the importance of focusing on possibilities and attracting positive people. Karen challenges listeners to avoid posting negative messages on social media and instead, to bless their lives and focus on the good. Overall, this episode is about the power of acceptance and positive thinking in transforming our lives.Accepting and blessing our circumstances is a powerful tool for transformation.Getting stuck in negativity and commiserating attracts like-minded people to our situation.Talking about accepting our circumstances and the possibilities for moving forward attracts positive, possibility thinkers who can fuel and fire us up.It's important not to post negative content on social media and instead, bless our lives and focus on acceptance and moving forward.Resources:Simple Abundance book by Sarah Ban BreathnachSermon on the Mount book by Emmet FoxDon't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

In this episode, Karen reflects on a recent vision board event and the idea of becoming a specialist in living. She discusses an article from Ladies' Home Journal during the Depression, which encouraged women to become specialists in living instead of spending. She draws parallels between that time period and the current state of the world, where people are having to make decisions about what is truly important. Karen also discusses the importance of accepting what is and learning to go with the flow of life, acknowledging that what worked before may not work now. Overall, this episode encourages listeners to focus on what truly matters and to become specialists in living a fulfilling life.Key TakeawaysDuring the Great Depression, Ladies' Home Journal published an article that encouraged women to become specialists in living rather than spending.Life is cyclical, and there are times of feast and times of fasting.During times of abundance, people often forget to save and make wise decisions for the future.Becoming a specialist in living means asking ourselves what is important and accepting life as it is.Karen shares her personal struggle with accepting reality and the importance of dealing with things as they are.The upcoming year is an opportunity to become specialists in living and focus on what truly matters.ResourcesSimple AbundanceConclusionKaren wraps up the episode by encouraging listeners to become specialists in living and focus on what is truly important.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

In this episode, Karen continues "Cheers and Coffee with Happy Ass," where she invites friends to share what's saving their life and their passions. The guest for this episode is Jen Berg, a former healthcare executive turned renovator and bodybuilder. She shares her journey from being a PICU nurse to a heart transplant coordinator, her experience during Hurricane Michael, and how it transformed her into a resilient person. She also talks about her love for renovating buildings and her goal to become a bodybuilder, which she achieved and credits for changing her life.Jen shares her background in healthcare where she worked as a PICU nurse and heart transplant coordinator.She moved to a higher executive level in healthcare with aspirations to be a chief nursing officer but then Hurricane Michael happened.Hurricane Michael was the turning point in her life and she became resilient through the process.She started renovating properties and eventually became a bodybuilder with the goal of competing on stage.The decisions she made along the way made her fearless.Key Takeaways:Hurricane Michael was a turning point in Jen's life and made her become resilient.Jen's passion for building and creating led her to renovate properties and eventually become a bodybuilder.Jen's passion for real estate investing led her to focus on providing affordable housing for people in the area.Resources:None mentioned.Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction1:10 - Jen shares her background in healthcare3:18 - Hurricane Michael was the turning point in Jen's life6:12 - Jen's passion for building and creating led her to become a bodybuilderConclusion:Jen's story is inspiring and shows how resilience and determination can lead to success..Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode, Karen Key Smith talks about the importance of moving your body and taking care of yourself. She shares her own personal experience of learning to be thankful for her body, despite its imperfections. Karen emphasizes that moving your body is something that you can control and that doing so can prevent illness and disease, increase neuroplasticity in your brain, and even help fight depression and anxiety. She encourages listeners to focus on what they can do, rather than what they can't do, and to find ways to incorporate movement into their daily routine. Karen closes the episode by asking listeners to share in the comments what they are doing to take care of their body today.Main takeaways:Be thankful for your body, even with its imperfections.Moving your body is something you can control and it can prevent illness and disease.Exercise increases neuroplasticity in your brain and can help fight depression and anxiety.Focus on what you can do, not what you can't do.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

In this episode of "My Happy Ass Life" with host Karen Key Smith, listeners are invited to explore the power of gratitude and positive attitudes. Karen shares insights from author John Maxwell's book, "Failing Forward," highlighting the importance of attitude in determining success. She also encourages listeners to practice gratitude by creating their own gratitude list, sharing her own personal list as an example. Throughout the episode, Karen emphasizes the importance of spreading happiness and kindness, and encourages those who may be struggling to seek help and support. With her warm and uplifting demeanor, Karen inspires listeners to embrace positivity and live their best lives.Having a positive attitude is crucial for success and happiness in life, and it can be cultivated by practicing gratitude.John Maxwell's book "Failing Forward" highlights the importance of attitude in determining one's approach to life, and how it can influence their level of success.Practicing gratitude by writing a list of things you are thankful for can be a powerful tool in improving your attitude and overall well-being.It is important to seek help if you are struggling with physical, emotional, or mental health issues, and not to rely solely on attitude to overcome these challenges.The world needs every individual's unique contribution, and it is important to remember that you are loved, valued, and significant.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

The Power of One WIth Special Guest Katy Lingle Pinson In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, host Karen Key Smith is joined by Katy Lingle Pinson, a passionate advocate for community service and making a difference in the world. Karen and Katy discuss the importance of contribution and how we can all do our part to make a positive impact on the world around us. Katy shares her experiences volunteering at Save the Closet, a local organization in New Orleans that provides support and resources to those in need. Listeners will be inspired by Katy's enthusiasm and dedication to making a difference, and encouraged to seek out opportunities to contribute to their own communities.The importance of making a contribution to the world and the impact it can have on our happiness and fulfillment in life.The benefits of volunteering and supporting local organizations in creating positive change in our communities.The idea that life is not meant to be lived alone and the importance of connecting with others to make a difference.The concept of being blessed beyond measure by giving and making a difference in the world.The encouragement to be sweet and kind to others in our daily lives.Visit www.Savethecloset.com Don't forget to follow Sheldon on social media for more uplifting messages and insights!Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode, Karen encourages listeners to embrace love and let go of things that do not serve them in order to live a happier and more fulfilling life. The episode is filled with uplifting and inspiring messages, making it a must-listen for anyone looking to improve their overall happiness and well-being.Main Takeaways:Letting go of things that do not serve us is necessary in order to move forward and live a fulfilling life.Embracing love in all aspects of our lives allows us to be authentic and open, making life sweeter and more enjoyable.Consistently walking in love leads to a happier and more fulfilling life, and this can be seen by the positive impact it has on those around us.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode, Karen delves into the teachings of Andy Stanley on the importance of openness and generosity for a life full of happiness and success.Takeaway 1: The fear of loss does not enhance our happiness. Instead, it is important to focus on what we are doing and what we want to do to lead a fulfilling life.Takeaway 2: The value of life is not what we keep but what we give away. Keeping our hands open to receive and share with the world is crucial to our happiness and success.Takeaway 3: Keeping our hearts and minds open to what God has for us is essential to maintaining a healthy, happy, and successful life.Affirmation Hands OpenI am open to whatever God has for me.My soul is healthy because I have healthy soul habits.Nothing is more important than the health of my soul.Every day I start my day with open hands to receive what God wants for me.I live with open hands to also release what is not needed.I can only receive what is given to me from heaven.What is placed in my hands is beyond my control. I keep my hands and hearts open to receive what God has for me.I allow it to flow through me as an ever-flowing stream.And so it is.Resources Andy Stanley | Leadership Author, Speaker, and Pastor of NPCC ...Don't forget to follow Sheldon on social media for more uplifting messages and insights!Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In today's episode of "My Happy Ass Life" hosted by Karen Smith, Karen's son Sheldon takes the reins as the guest host and delivers a powerful message titled "I am Enough". Sheldon's personal experience and wisdom inspire listeners to recognize and embrace their own self-worth. Here are the five most important takeaways from Sheldon's message:Effort lags results, and it's important to focus on what you can do each day, no matter how small, rather than comparing yourself to others.It's easy to get lost in feeling like you're not enough, especially in today's generation where social media creates a distorted reality. But you are enough, just as you are.Sheldon reflects on his mother's journey, who worked multiple jobs and hustled to provide for their family, and never gave up despite setbacks. This serves as a reminder to keep going, even when it gets tough.The beauty of life is that every day offers a fresh start. Make the most of your 12 waking hours and do the best you can with what you have.Lastly, Sheldon encourages listeners to focus on the blessings in their life and be grateful for what they have, rather than constantly comparing themselves to others.Don't forget to follow Sheldon on social media for more uplifting messages and insights!Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

JourneysThis episode of "My Happy Ass Life" is all about journeys. Angie Thompson is joined by guest host Karen, who shares her journey to The Bahamas to meet her sister-in-law. Angie is also embarking on a long journey to Denver, where she'll drive her nephew JD to his new home.Journeys can come in many forms, such as plane trips, walks, or hikesThe long, arduous journeys can be transformative and allow for growth and self-discoverySpending time with loved ones can be restorative and reinvigoratingTrusting in God for guidance and strength during journeys is importantDon't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

God As Spirit Show Notes Today Karen Smith, shares tips and insights on how to live a fulfilling life. In this episode, she explores the theme of distractions and how to overcome them to achieve one's goals.Main Takeaways:Distractions can often prevent us from achieving our goals, but we can learn to overcome them.Critics may come out when we start trying to do something great, but it is important to ignore them and focus on our goals.You only have one life, so it's important to do what brings you joy and fulfillment, and not worry about what others say.Affirmation:God as SpiriI am thankful for God as Spirit,Who holds me in a mighty yet loving hand.Energizing, curious, teaching meBringing fresh strength, hope, and contentment.God comes near, ever present and fulfillingSurrounding me with power and divine instruction.I am grateful for this spirit that guides me,Ever so thankful for God as Spirit.And so it is.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

Living My Priorities Show NotesIn this episode of "My Happy Ass Life"Karen Key Smith, talks about focusing on one's priorities in life and how it can positively impact one's mental and emotional well-being. Here are the five key highlights from the episode:Change your physical state to change your emotional statePrioritizing important work and avoiding distractionsAffirmation to help focus on living one's prioritiesStory of Nehemiah and the importance of not getting distracted while working on important tasksThe importance of moving the body to minimize depression and anxiety and improve emotional state.Affirmation:I'm learning to live my priorities.I know that I want the ultimate over the urgent.I will not be distracted by criticism.\I will focus on my task before meI will concentrate on what is my best work, my best yes. Time is limited and invaluable. I use it well. I will not be distracted by the urgent.I'm committed to living my best and most useful life.I'm comfortable saying 'no' for now, so I may live the life that is best for me and mine.God is teaching me in this season to live for my priorities.I am doing a great work and I will not come down. And so it is.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

Welcome to "My Happy Ass Life" with Karen Smith! Today's episode is all about living intentionally and making the most out of our time here on earth. I'm excited to have my dear friend Jennifer Vigil on the show. Jennifer is the CEO of Destination Panama City and a true inspiration when it comes to living an intentional life.Here are the highlights of our conversation:How Jennifer made the decision to live a more intentional life and celebrate happiness every dayJennifer's advice on how to take control of our thoughts and not let negativity seep inJennifer quotes her dad "live an exceptional life, not an acceptable one"How Jennifer's focus on investing in relationships with loved ones has helped her to live her best lifeThe importance of letting go of things that no longer serve us in order to live intentionallyDon't miss out on this inspiring episode of "My Happy Ass Life" with Jennifer Vigil, CEO of Destination Panama City. Tune in and join us as we discuss the power of living intentionally and making the most of our time on earth.Follow Destination Panama City on Facebook and Instagram! Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode of "My Happy Ass Life," host Karen Key Smith shares a personal story about the power of positivity and kindness. She reflects on the importance of not overreacting to small things in life and not underreacting to things that bring excitement and joy. Karen encourages listeners to approach each day with an open mind and an attitude of gratitude, as every day holds something to be excited about. She also emphasizes the importance of spreading love and positivity to those around us. The episode concludes with a reminder to be filled with gratitude and thankfulness, allowing it to overflow and positively impact those around us. Key takeaways from the episode include:The importance of not overreacting to small things in life and not underreacting to things that bring excitement and joyThe need to approach each day with an open mind and an attitude of gratitudeThe power of spreading love and positivity to those around usThe importance of being filled with gratitude and thankfulness and allowing it to positively impact those around us.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode of My Happy Ass Life, Karen Key Smith shares her thoughts on the start of a new year and the importance of setting intentions. She talks about how she no longer sets resolutions and instead focuses on setting goals in increments and picking a word to focus on for the year. Karen also encourages listeners to focus on their gratitude and to write down the adventures they want to have in the new year. She emphasizes the importance of becoming more of the person that God has created them to be and encourages listeners to dress up and feel good about themselves. Key highlights of this episode include:Setting intentions instead of resolutionsFocusing on a word for the yearWriting down adventures to have in the new yearBecoming more of the person that God has created you to beThe importance of gratitudeDressing up and feeling good about oneself.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Resources Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy - Amazon.comGretchen Rubin | NYT Bestselling Author, Podcaster & SpeakerMake sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

My Happy Ass Life is a podcast hosted by Karen Key Smith where she shares her journey to savoring life and finding joy in the small things. In this episode, Karen shares her experience of playing golf with friends, reflecting on past mistakes, and learning to cherish each day. She also recommends two books, "Savor" and "Present Over Perfect" by Shauna Niequist, and encourages listeners to find a margin in their lives and to work hard but also play hard. The main takeaways from the episode are:The concept of savoring life and cherishing each dayKaren's personal experience of playing golf, reflecting on past mistakes, and learning to cherish each dayThe recommendation of two books "Savor" and "Present Over Perfect" by Shauna NiequistThe importance of finding margin in life and balancing work and play.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

In this episode of "My Happy Ass Life," host Karen Key Smith shares her personal story of surrendering her will to God and how it led to a fulfilling life, including a happy marriage with Hugh Smith. The episode delves into the importance of caring for what truly counts, focusing on the condition of one's heart and how to care for oneself and others. Karen encourages listeners to spend time in quiet reflection and study in order to get closer to their creator and make better choices that align with their soul's desire. She also emphasizes the importance of surrendering one's will to God and the peace and joy that can come from it, even if the journey may be messy at times.The Highlights:Personal story of surrendering will to God leading to a fulfilling life, including a happy marriageThe importance of caring for what truly counts, focusing on the condition of one's heart and how to care for oneself and othersEncourages listeners to spend time in quiet reflection and study in order to get closer to their creator and make better choices that align with their soul's desireEmphasizes the importance of surrendering one's will to God and the peace and joy that can come from it, even if the journey may be messy at times.ResourcesThe Law of Love -Steve Young Andy StanleyDon't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

"My Happy Ass Life" hosted by Karen Smith is where we come together to grow in mind, body, and spirit so we can turn and go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place to live for us and for others. In this podcast episode, Karen discusses the importance of changing ourselves in order to change the world. We talk about setting goals, focusing on what we can do to positively impact the world, and serving humanity. Karen shares an example of how we can express our convictions meaningfully by serving others civically and spiritually. Join us as we explore the idea of living loud and proud about what we believe in and how our actions can speak louder than words. Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

Today On Happy Ass, we discuss the importance of trust in overcoming fear and failures. We hear about Bill Gates' failed venture with Traf-O-Data and how he didn't let that stop him from achieving great things. The episode also includes a discussion on the power of affirmations and the importance of not letting fear hold us back from what we are meant to do. We also explore the themes of living and walking in love and grace. Join us as we nourish the mind, body, and spirit in order to make the world a better place.Highlights:The importance of trusting GOdBill Gates' failed venture and how he didn't let it stop himAn original affirmation written by host Karen Key SmithThe importance of not letting fear hold us backThe themes of living and walking in love and graceResources Bob Goff Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

Welcome back to season two of My Happy Ass Life with Karen Key Smith! In this podcast, Karen discusses:The importance of brain healthTips for maintaining a healthy mind, body, and spiritThe need for a daily program of recovery, such as through prayer, meditation, or other self-care practicesThe importance of filling your emptiness with something positive and the role that God can play in this processAn original affirmation called "Fill My Emptiness"Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

Confident Peace In this episode Karen shares her wisdom on how to use the Serenity Prayer to cultivate peace, acceptance and openness in our lives. Instead of worrying about the moods of others, she encourages us to focus on changing ourselves so that we can remain open to all that life has to offer – even in the hardest of moments. By listening to this inspiring and motivating episode, you’ll gain the confidence to let go of fear and to embrace all the joys, wonders and beauty in life.Don't miss out on the new episodes of My Happy Ass Life dropping every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Make sure to follow the podcast wherever you get your shows and check out Karen's blog at myhappyasslife.com. You can also catch her live on Facebook Monday-Friday around 7:45 AM central time.Make sure to follow My Happy Ass Life on social media: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_ass_life/) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/).And, as always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!The theme song for this show is "Tropical Sun" by Uppbeat, provided free for creators with a license code of SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ. The show is written and recorded by Karen Smith, with post-production and show notes by Ashley Feller.

My Happy Ass Life Podcast is taking a break over the holidays. You don't need to worry about missing out; we'll continue to release the best of My Happy Ass Life through December 23. In mid-January, we'll launch season two. Thank you so much for all your support and love. We hope you enjoy listening to The Best of My Happy Ass Life over the holidaysExternal ForcesShow NotesIt is very important that we are not moved and swayed by external forces, that we don't let the external forces of our lives rule us and own us. That we don't let negativity and all those things bother us. We also don't need to ignore it. I've had some things that are within my life, especially in business, and in my personal life, too that I've ignored because I have a gift and that gift is also a detriment. The very gifts that you have, if not used properly in balance, can be your greatest detriment. For me, because I'm very easily happy. I'm very easily delighted, it doesn't take a lot to delight me. I don't get upset easily. I don't worry. Because my default is to, don't worry, be happy. I often miss signals on the outside and things that are happening outside that I don't take heed to. So I wrote down this morning, that you don't need to be a conflict carrier or somebody who is always looking for conflict, but you also don't need to be a conflict avoider either.That's what I am. I'm a conflict avoider. I will just stick my head in the sand! You know what? That's not the place for your head to be in the sand. I just kind of wanted to give you a premise or a little side note before we talk about today. Today's affirmation is called External ForcesHighlightsIntro 0:00Don’t Be Moved Or Swayed 0:16Missed Signals 1:16Affirmation External Forces 1:55Surround Myself 2:37Closing 4:37Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ

My Happy Ass Life Podcast is taking a break over the holidays. You don't need to worry about missing out; we'll continue to release the best of My Happy Ass Life through December 23. In mid-January, we'll launch season two. Thank you so much for all your support and love. We hope you enjoy listening to The Best of My Happy Ass Life over the holidaysCreative Visualizations Show Notes I read something in an old book by Sarah Ban Breathnach. I love "The Simple Abundance" and every now and then I grab that book out and I read it. It's really old school too, as well. I don't know, new stuff meets old school. I don't know, but it's an old book. I've had it since the year 2000. One of the things that Sarah says is nature never repeats herself, and the possibility of one human soul will never be found in another. I also like this quote by Elizabeth Cady Stanton. It says, "Be a first-rate version of yourself instead of a second-rate version of someone else." I don't know about y'all,but I have a hard time with that sometimes. Especially in my business. You see people doing it differently than me, or being really successful. I mean, getting on jets, going on fancy trips, and stuff like that. And I think, what's up with me? Why am I not doing that? Well, what's up with me? That's not me. It's not what God designed me to do. It's not where I am in my life. And. It's comparing myself to others.Comparison is a thief. It is a horrible thief. Don't even do it. I have caught myself wanting to do it lately. Y'all that's just silliness. So when I visualize who I want to be, it's the most authentic version of me, because it's who God made me to be. HighlightsSarah Ban Breathnach. 0:23Elizabeth Cady Stanton 0:51That’s Not Me 1:10Creative Visualizations Affirmation 2:09Books Saved Me 3:36I lost him 4:33The person that I am 6:16Resources Sarah Ban Breathnach."The Simple Abundance"Elizabeth Cady Stanton.Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ

My Happy Ass Life Podcast is taking a break over the holidays. You don't need to worry about missing out; we'll continue to release the best of My Happy Ass Life through December 23. In mid-January, we'll launch season two. Thank you so much for all your support and love. We hope you enjoy listening to The Best of My Happy Ass Life over the holidaysBlessings For Me And For YouThe world's crazy. Isn't it? The world's cray cray. Turns out that I'm okay with cray cray. I'm good. I can handle cray-cray very easily. That works okay for me. I think one of the things that I've noticed that happens is that sometimes we think if somebody wins and somebody loses, that's not always the case in life. That's not always the case. I think there are blessings that are out there for all of us. To grab a hold of it and just because somebody else wins, that doesn't mean we can't win too.Even with business, when we first started, my mission-critical was we're just gonna go up there, and every single person that comes to our company, we're just gonna teach them to be stronger in mind, body, and spirit. I'm gonna help them feel great about themselves. I'm gonna help them be the best they can be. And along the way, whatever we make, we're gonna share with our community. I was very clear about what our mission statement was at Beachy Beach. It is this: “The only people we have to get even with are those that have helped us”. That way, if we see someone out they're doing something wrong and we wanna smack it to 'em, we remember, Nope, that's not in our mission statement. We go find somebody that's doing it right. Someone that is being kind and loving and good and decent. We complement them and we lift them up and we bless them.We also find people that are in need. We help them because that's what we're here for. That's our mission statement. If we go to anything else, we're not doing what we're put here to do. So I don't waste any of my time with that other malarkey stuff. But as a human being, sometimes I see folks doing really well and not making the right decisions and think, how does that happen? But you know what? You don't know people's hearts. So you're best just to stick to your own heart.HighlightsIntro 0:00Mission Critical 1:25America’s Independence Day 2:59Affirmation “Blessings For Me And For You” 3:27Jesus’s Mandate 6:06Blessings 7:47Prayers for Lacie 9:12Closing 9:22ResourcesStart everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZWaking Up With Happy AssWritten and Recorded by Karen SmithPost-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

Be The Coffee BeanWhen Damon West was getting ready to go to prison, An elderly gentleman in the holding tank said to him, "Boy, I'm gonna tell you something that's gonna help you while you're in prison. You need to be the coffee bean."Damon West said, " I don't follow."The elderly gentleman said "This is the deal. If you take the pot of boiling water and you put a carrot in the pot of boiling water. What happens to that carrot? It becomes soft and flaccid. It has no structure anymore, no foundation. It's just limp and flaccid.""What happens if you put an egg in the pot of boiling water? Well, it becomes hard. Hard on the outside and soft in the middle. It's just a hard crust, a hard exterior. It gets changed by the boiling water, just like the carrot. But... you take that same pot of boiling water and you put in a coffee bean. What happens to it? The coffee bean is the only thing that is not changed by the water but yet changes the water."HighlightsIntro 0:00Damon West 1:02Affirmation Be The Coffee Bean 5:25Closing 7:22Resources Damon West Jon GordonWalton County Correctional Institution Beachy Beach Real EstBeachy Beach Real EstateateGet your copy of The Coffee Bean Here Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass LifeWritten and Recorded by Karen SmithPost-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

My Happy Ass Life Podcast is taking a break over the holidays. You don't need to worry about missing out; we'll continue to release the best of My Happy Ass Life through December 23. In mid-January, we'll launch season two. Thank you so much for all your support and love. We hope you enjoy listening to The Best of My Happy Ass Life over the holidays Today I will Show NotesSunday, I sat down for two hours and I wrote all the affirmations for this week. Now, you know how I am, if God puts something in my heart I will do it, But today I decided to share an affirmation that I wrote, called Today I will. I'm hoping you'll sit down, and write about your “today” How exciting! HighlightsIntro 0:00Don’t Live Life On Autopilot 0:50Write your today 1:29Affirmation “Today I will” 2:36Stop using war rhetoric in your speech 4:16 Be Loving 5:50You don’t have to have an opinion on everything 7:00Closing 7:38Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!AndyStanley.com Buy Not In It To Win ItTheme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ

Orderly Direction Show NotesI get a lot of my inspiration from the rooms of AA and Alanon and one of the things I used to hear Hugh say all the time with people who would have a hard concept of God (especially people who are coming into the rooms and their perception of God has not been so good. Their perceptions of their earthly fathers might have been really bad and they just don't have a good concept of it). He would say if God is too lofty for you... just think of God as good orderly direction. That I know to be true. God will not lead you to a place you do not need to go. Even if it looks like a scary place, and you don't enjoy it too much, God will hold your hand. He's not gonna leave you there. I promise you that it's been true in my life for 63 years, and I don't think he's gonna stop now. Highlights Affirmation: Good Orderly Direction 00:37 Inspiration 1:29 God in our lives 3:25Paper Shredder 6:01Resources Anne Lamott AA Al-anon Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass LifeWritten and Recorded by Karen SmithPost-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

Let’s Go Show NotesI am so excited about our topic today and it's gonna kinda carry on during the week. So our theme this week is "let's go!" You could think of this as, let's let go of something. It could be, let's go do something we've been dying to do, but we've been holding ourselves back for fear or procrastination, whatever the reason. Let me tell you where this came from. This is so cool. I got this topic today from my son Sheldon. Little Jet ( my grandson) was filming Sheldon, doing skim boarding. Sheldon says this all the time. He says, "Let's go!" And Jet was in the background cheering let's go, and he was so excited about what his daddy was doing. So he was encouraging him. So this week we're gonna focus on, "Let's Go!" Highlights Jet 0:13Affirmation Let’s Go! 1:09Stop negative self-talk 1:59Enjoy it 3:25 Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass LifeWritten and Recorded by Karen SmithPost-production and show notes by Ashley Feller

My Vision Show NotesI am so glad you are here. I am so tickled that you are here. Thank you for being here because this is where we come together to grow in mind, body, and spirit. So we can make our world a little brighter and sweeter. Today's affirmation is called My Vision and I wrote it originally on September the 28th 2021. HighlightsTickled 0:06My Vision 0:22Jennifer Vigil 1:33Focus 3:08 ResourcesJennifer Vigil Destination Panama City Start every day with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!The online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!), and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Start every day with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!), and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass Life Podcast was written and recorded by Karen SmithPost Production and show notes by Ashley Feller

Free To Move Ahead We've been talking about how we react to failure. I talked a little bit about this at my monthly meeting. I talked about what would you do if you could not fail. What would you do? I told them, I said, frankly, that's a dumb ass question because the question, should be, what would I do if I had a new attitude towards failure? What would I do? If I knew that failure was just data rich and it was information and it helped me go where I wanted to go. Can you do me a favor? You can do this privately or publically on Facebook. Tell me one of your epic failures that turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to you. That taught you something. That puts you in a different direction. Tell me one of those. I got so many. I can't even count them. HighlightsHow we react to failure 0:13Free to move ahead. 1:14 My book 2:10Another quick story 3:44Another plan 5:08The magic sauce 5:55ResourcesFailing Forward Start every day with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!), and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Start every day with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!), and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass Life Podcast was written and recorded by Karen SmithPost Production and show notes by Ashley Feller

Without Failure Show Notes I was thinking right before I came home today, I just breathed in... And I just breathe out and I said, God, fill me. Fill me so I can pour it out, not fill me up so I can keep it, but fill me so I can pour it out. That was my prayer this morning. Thank all of you that are sharing my posts. If you will share this, we will grow, and if we grow think of all the happy asses that will be in our world. Can you imagine? Isn't that amazing? Highlights Focusing on Failure 0:50Absolute Fantasy 1:53Affirmation Without Failure 3:29Achieve A Goal 4:48Fired Up 7:12 ResourcesJohn Maxwell,Tony Gwynn San Diego Padres. Start every day with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!), and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Start every day with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!), and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass Life Podcast was written and recorded by Karen SmithPost Production and show notes by Ashley Feller

If you're about making the world a brighter and sweeter place, if that's what you're about… if that's your main goal, guess what? Your life will be brighter and sweeter too. There's no way around it. Hopefully, you might like this message today, because it's about failure. One of my favorite topics to talk about is failure and how we fail and our attitude toward failure. Because most of us don't have a good relationship with failure. We're afraid of it. We're embarrassed about it. We don't wanna do it, but this is the problem. Without it. We probably can't do much of anything.Highlights Failure 0:15John Maxwell 1:08Failure Is Information Rich 2:50Starting Business 3:55Making Friends With Failure 5:15ResourcesJ.M. BarrJohn MaxwellFailing Forward Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass Life Podcast was written and recorded by Karen SmithPost Production and show notes by Ashley Feller

This week has been really cool. We've had a lot of talk and study about doubts and fears and letting them be washed away and not let them stop you and all those things like that. It obviously resonated with a lot of people because I have gotten phone calls, I've gotten emails, I've gotten texts and I saw some of you last night and you told me that it was really speaking to you. I try to do whatever I feel led to in my heart, and sometimes it doesn't make sense to me. Sometimes the messages that I get I think, why do you want me to talk about that Lord? But I try to listen. I try to listen and I try to set myself aside and set my pride aside. All that stuff...like the ego. I read somewhere one day and it said that a bad day for the ego is a great day for the soul. I think that when we set ourselves aside and think about what is best, in our heart and our soul and best for humanity. Normally, when it's best for us, it's best for humanity.HighlightsA Bad Day For The Ego 00:00Affirmation Increase 1:16Philippians 1:6 1:49The Story Of Moonman 3:43God Assurance 6:10Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass Life Podcast was written and recorded by Karen SmithPost Production and show notes by Ashley Feller

I've been on this kick this week for some reason, I had a lot of stuff flowing through me about doubt and creativity and all those things. My daughter is a huge creative. I almost compared myself and I can't do that, but she's very creative. What happens when you start to create is invariably, that little doubt monster comes in and starts saying, what do you think you're doing? And who do you think you are anyway to create? I think it just happens to all of us, all those people that want to do something that want to be creative there's a point in time where something comes into your heart in your spirit and tries to tell you, you don't need to do that. HighlightsThe Little Doubt Monster 0:10Affirmation Inventing New Scripts 2:08Let The Rain Be Your Guide 3:25The Spark 3:57Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy Happy Ass Life Podcast was written and recorded by Karen SmithPost Production and show notes by Ashley Feller

So today, as usual, I had another affirmation but then something hit me. Something just got me this morning and I felt like maybe, in my heart and my spirit, I felt there was somebody out there today, or somebody that might listen that is struggling. To be their creative selves. They're worried about what the world might think. They're worried that they might fail. They're worried about all these things that, yes, they probably will. Some of those things will happen, but they're gonna happen anyway. So I would dang sure like to do this world full wide open, and be criticized and be all those things. To live the life I'm supposed to live. I thought about, what do you think God dreamed up when he dreamed up you? What do you think he dreamed of you doing? I'm thinking that's what we're supposed to be doing.HighlightsStruggling To Be Your Creative Self 00:13Sarah Von Breathnach 1:12Affirmation I Dare You 2:00A Home In You 3:25The Biggest Lie 4:08Feeling Inadequate 5:23Resources Sarah Ban BreathnachStart everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55ish AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Theme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZWaking Up With Happy Ass was written and recorded by Karen SmithPost Production and show notes by Ashley Feller

Do y'all remember when I talked to y'all about a group of nomads? I think they were in the Mojave desert. If not, we'll say it's the Mojave desert! They wanted some guys to take them through the desert and they were in a hurry. They were in a big hurry. They wanted to get to the other side. They didn't want to take their time. At one point, the guides just stopped in the middle of their trek, and they said" are you doing? The guide said we're moving too fast. We're getting ahead of the spirit. We're getting ahead of God's spirit and we are gonna stop and wait for it. We're gonna stop and let it catch up to us. I think that's what some of us need to do sometimes. Sometimes maybe it takes a sewer back up or even, in some cases, death or sickness or something to slow life down to slow it to its essence. Because sometimes we're just filling it up with muck. Filling it with stuff that doesn't even really matter. It's not that important. We're just filling it up for the sake of filling it up. I don't wanna do that anymore. I think I really learned that after Hugh passed away. I learned that when I got covid, and when covid kind of took over the world and I'm learning it today. There's no hurry that we need to be in. When I used to be that way, I just made a lot of mistakes. I made a lot of bad choices and I don't wanna be that way anymore. I want to be that flower that opens slowly to the sun. Highlights0:11 Back from the lake00:34 Affirmation Flowers Open Slowly1:25 The nomads2:37 No HurryStart everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Happy Ass Life Music CreditTheme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy H

Biophilia is a psychological theory that was championed by Pulitzer prize-winning conservation biologist, Edward O. Wilson. He believed that our biological urges, the love of living things, plants and wildlife, and the outdoors is genetic and encoded in us. It's there to help us thrive and to flow and go with nature. That makes sense to me. He says it's more than a cultural thing. It's a biological thing that we want to be in nature, and it helps us grow. The desire was part of our biology and part of our life, because when we were hunters and gatherers, the people that survived were the ones that learned to be one with nature. They were the ones that knew the ebb and flow of nature. Those were the people that survived. Perhaps that's what God has been trying to tell us all along. He's been saying, listen, slow down, my sweet people, slow down, wake up with the sun, go down with the sun and learn to ebb and flow with nature and learn its natural biological clock.Highlights00:15 Lake Gant1:07 Affirmation Waking Up In The Sun1:58 Bask In It3:06 Biophilia4:24 Jack5:26 Simple AbundanceIn Tune With Nature 6:29Resources Airbnb. biophilia Edward O. WilsonSimple Abundance, Sarah Ban Breathnach.Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!Happy Ass Life Music CreditTheme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZMy H

So this affirmation is from November 2021. I'll tell you a little story about how only the lost can be found. This is probably one of my favorite ones. Hugh used to have guys in the recovery program that would say," I don't know where I'm going. I'm so lost. I don't have my way." and Hugh would say "That is wonderful. Then God can find you! When you're lost, God can find you. When you don't think you're lost. You don't wanna ask for directions, you just keep on going. So today's affirmation is called Only The Lost Can Be Found Highlights0:01 Intro1:35 Only The Lost Can Be Found Affirmation2:22 A lost congregation2:29 Keep The Light Burning4:10 If you’re lostStart everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!My Happy Ass Life Music CreditTheme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZ

I'm gonna do two things today. I was listening to the song God's Goodness is Running After Me? That is exactly what happens if we allow God's Goodness in our lives. If we think about all the good in our lives and all the good that happens to us, then more of that good will chase us down. If you talk about or think about all the bad things, then you'll get more of that. If you think about all the things in your life that are so good and they're so amazing, you'll get more of that too. So I'd like to share the affirmation I wrote and then I'm gonna read one of Brittany's poems because it is Hugh Smith's birthday today.I love y'all so much, please. If this meant something to you, if you learned something today, if your heart felt something today, please pass this on to other people. I would appreciate that so much. For Hughes Smith's birthday, go do something sweet for somebody. Nobody has to know about it. You just be sweet and lovely and kind because you can change the world one thought at a time, one human at a time, just one beautiful ball. Y'all, I love you so much. Be sweet. Happy Ass Life Music CreditTheme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ

I've got this flashlight at my lake house. It's one of those things where you plug it in and you charge it up and then it lights up. If I forget to charge it, it has no light. If I forget to charge me up, I have no light. I have learned the hard way that got charged me up so that I can have that light and will brighten up my world by being a reflection of God's love.Y'all know what I found? I cannot brighten the world and be a reflection of God's love if I don't bask in it myself. If I don't know it, if I don't live it, if I don't try to walk and live in it every day, I can't do that. I don't have any light to share with the world if I don't do that. HighlightsBrightening My World 0:18Matthew 5:14-16 0:37A Bright Light 1:09Affirmation Brightening My World 2:32Lucky Puppy Rescue 3:33Resources Bob Goff Robert Trent JonesMatthew 5:14-16 Panama City BeachLucky Puppy Rescue. Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!My Happy Ass Life Music CreditTheme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ

I wanna talk about living in our sweet spot. I'm more and more in tune with this the older I get, because I know my time is limited. Really. We should all live like that. We should all live like we have limited time because we do. If I spend time doing things I'm really not good at, and God did not design me to do, I can miss out on doing the things I need to be doing. I see that in my business. I know there are certain things in my business that I do not do. I don't even attempt to touch them. I think sometimes in life I try to do some things that really aren't mine to do.You have to learn as a leader that just because you are in charge of the whole operation, doesn't mean you do the whole operation. You're in charge of the outcome, but you don't do it. You are wise enough to get other people to do what you're not good at. I think I'm pretty good at that. I'm pretty good at recognizing what I don't do well. Something I'm working on right now is( with this limited time God has given me) I want to really focus my next 20 years on doing those things that fit into my value system, that fit into what I'm uniquely put here to do and how God has designed me to be. HighlightsThe Sweet Spot 0:09Affirmation Living in My Sweet Spot 0:48The Wrong Road 1:39A Golf Analogy 2:01What God Has Designed Me To Be 4:09Multiple Sweet Spots 4:36Start everyday with me on my Daily Affirmations for a Happy Ass Life LIVE at 7:55 AM on my Facebook page (@myhappyasslife). Let's laugh and love each other first thing in the morning!Online store for Happy Ass Swags (merch) will be out SOON! Proceeds will go to Food4Kidz.org (https://www.food4kidz.org/index.htm). So be on the lookout!!And, don't forget to subscribe to my blog (https://myhappyasslife.com/) for more happy notes, life-giving affirmations, book updates (workin' on it, PROMISE!) and anything happy!Follow my social media accounts!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/my_happy_as...Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/myhappyasslife/Like always, don't forget to #BeSweetYall!!My Happy Ass Life Music CreditTheme song music creditMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/all-good-folks/tropical-sun License code: SYC1UZMPYY5BQTHZ