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Freedom with Positive Psychology Flourish

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

How do you know if and when YOU are flourishing?
And how does FREEDOM add to well-being and life satisfaction?
Who do you have to thank besides yourself when you are living
your 24 character strengths?

America…”Land of the free and home of the brave.” Both values upon
which we built our independent nation. Dr. Martin Seligman, positive
psychology pioneer and author of the acclaimed book, Flourish, defines
flourishing as: “…Happiness, flow, meaning, love, gratitude, accomplishment,
growth, better relationships – constitutes human flourishing.”

In the USA, this July 4th, I salute all those who have helped us flourish.
Many who have risked their lives or paid the ultimate price to assure our
country remains free.

Here is my July 4th wrapped in red, white, and blue take on freedom
and flourishing:
Freedoms ~ Free speech, free expression, free to live life your way with
well-being, your reward for your life well-lived.

Remembrance ~ Gratitude to those who serve to keep your country free
so you may walk though your world safe and secure.

Encouragement ~ Every day is yours to creatively, curiously explore.
To welcome and savor life. A “Bring it on!” attitude.

Engage ~ Enhance, enlighten, enjoy, evolve, empower, and embrace all
life has to offer you. You are free!

Duty ~ To yourself and others; To make choices that help you thrive.
Service. You pay love forward, a well-being win win.

Opportunity ~ To live, love, grow and use your strengths in a country
affording you opportunities to morph into lovely Flow.

Mindfulness ~ Pause and appreciate your fortune to live in a country
that embraces diversity. Let all spirits soar. Hope rings!

Let Freedom ring ~ mine from the Liberty Bell!

With patriotic, wave the flag, deep gratitude to all who serve to keep us free.
God Bless you all!

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My appreciation for our nation and my rights to life, liberty, &
pursuit of happiness sky-rocketed after visiting Cuba and seeing what
people there lived did not have: freedom and essentials for everyday life.

See the Cubans’ amazing spirit and beautiful scenery in my book:
Photo Adventures in Cuba ~ Unlock Your Power of Positivity!
Now a best-seller on Amazon ~ Kindle

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7 Virtues of a Good Man

Posted by Dr. Judy at 3:00 am

© 2011 Dr. Judy Krings

My dear friend, self-made man, Dan Peters, has been through the trenches.
Severe child abuse, electrocution, drug and alcohol abuse, a suicide attempt,
and business challenges have sent him to his knees. Regardless, Dan’s passion
to help others trumps.

Recently, we were rehashing positivity and strengths strategies. Without missing
a beat, he whipped out his recent journal page. I asked him if I could share it
with you. “Absolutely, if it might another, you bet!”

Loves GOD (with all of his mind, all of his heart, all of his soul and all
of his strength): Realizes his life is no accident and allows time each day to give
thanks and praise to his Father GOD. He subjects his will to that of his Creator.

Purposeful: Understands there is but one method for success; time and energy.
He acknowledges life will interject wondrous events and circumstances. He willingly
and inevitably adjusts his initial goals.

Provider: Is mindful of the needs of his spouse, children, friends and self . He
meets these with love, time spent and inspiration (in-spirit). He knows material
things alone can never hope to achieve authentic love.

Trustworthiness: Must first be honest with himself, to discern the real motives
behind his actions; this will facilitate his ability to be honest with others. He has an
uncompromising ethical code based on his values, spirituality and his own experiences.

Unselfishness: Is generous with his time, talent and treasures for the betterment
of others. He has developed a discerning mind to minimize becoming a doormat for
those who would abuse his generous spirit. He is mindful it is better to be used than
to be the user.

Facility for Compassion: Is cognizant of the real, undeserved suffering of others.
He is innately willing to do something about it now. He never forgets charity starts
at home, strengthening him to give more to others.

Seeker of Wisdom: Has chosen upstanding role models. Treats himself as he
would a friend, with knowledge he will experience lapses in judgment and will
make mistakes along the way. He makes use of these events to learn. He remembers
to be grateful always.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart, Dan, for sharing your personal creed. You are
a role model for resilience. Why not share this with all the men you love, your kids,
grand kids and friends? What would you add to your creed? How about sprinkling
some loving kindness your own way, too?

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