With conviction, courage, and creativity here is my being happy story:
I have learned that being aware in the present moment is the key to being happy!
Bottom line: being happy, healthy, and safe is the only way to live.
Growing up in a family struggling between being happy, being sad, and safe was not comfortable or easy. Growing up was a condition from hell; always living in high gear and on high-alert!
Uncertainty was everywhere. All that mattered was being loved and being safe.
My eye-opener on being happy began and came into my life when I left home to find the meaning and purpose of my life. I also set out to understand who I am.
How I Found Happy
As a child I was deprived of life’s magical moments. Fear (False Expectations Appearing Real) and worry surrounded my being and the living of my life.
After having raised three children and losing my only daughter to cancer, I began writing my book-in-progress, “What Makes Your Heart Sing?” It’s dedicated to my children and to their children.
Each day I learn to let go of my guilt, my pain and my shame.
As a survivor, I recently began to focus, with the help of Byron Katie, on life happening for me rather than to me.
When my focus changed, and I began to find that being happy was the cornerstone of my life, opportunities emerged. The purpose of my life became clearer.
My being happy comes from within. I no longer wait for people to make me happy. I have come to realize being happy is up to me. The choice is mine!
My journey has taken me through many obstacles I have learned to turn into opportunities using the creativity, encouragement, enthusiasm, inspiration, and support I receive from others. For that I am appreciative and grateful.
As a lifelong learner, learning about life’s purpose and who I am before advising, coaching, or educating others has been and is of utmost importance to me.
Being present in the moment I find topics and currently share them off-line. I also share them in the online, viral world throughout a variety of social media platforms.
I write from my heart, and you, Jayme, are among those who are my inspiration.
Thank you Jayme for this opportunity to join, and share with you and your community. Two thumbs up to my collaborators, family, fans, followers, friends, and supporters.
You know who you are! Be sure to look for your names in my book-in-progress, “What Makes Your Heart Sing,” when published.
Now it is your turn to share, and engage with me and others about what makes you happy and what makes your heart sing in the comment section below.
About The Author
Rae Baum, PhD is founder and CEO of The Baum Group. Dr. Rae is a bioenergetic analyst, stress educator and entrepreneur. As an author, consultant, and speaker, Dr. Rae has been changing the world with care by empowering businesses, families, and individuals to live on purpose since 1972 off-line and since 1995 on-line.
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Good Morning, Good Dr. Rae! Thanks for writing a piece of your inspired story. Your emotion and heart come through loudly and very clearly. I can only imagine your journey.
Feel free to suggest your three handouts in this comment section (rather than the blog post). And, I would really like to assist you with a few tips to improve upon your online brand…are you game?
Thank you Jayme for sharing my “Being Happy…” story today. Your caring presentation, and comment is exquisite, and heartfelt!
My plan is to “suggest [the] three handouts in this comment section” when I return to the office next week. Your patience, and continued interest is greatly appreciated!
Of course I am “game” Jayme! Thank you for your offer ~Rae xo
Dr_Rae When you’re back or when you’re free to Skype and share a screen with me, we will do that. Let me know! Thanks again for being here, Rae.
You’re words and mindset are powerful, Rae!
Cheers to your life, your work, and the impact you’re going to have on the lives of others…
You’re holding the keys that will bring much happiness into the world <<< Awesomeness, miss!
Hi, Jayme – wonderful guest today, thank for having her : )
Thank you Mark for your kindness in sharing how my story makes you feel…
Love this — needed to hear it today and, well, that’s about all I can say. Except — thank you! : )
My pleasure Dwayne… So glad my “Being Happy…” story helps you today! Thank you for stopping by, and sharing …
DwayneAlicie Thanks for coming over, Dwayne! And, because I believe I’ve not seen you on this series before, I always extend an invite to writers for this series! My goal is to get through year end without having to write! Game?
Soulati | Hybrid PR I am! I’ll send you a direct message on twitter and we can talk about how I can help you reach your goal!
Now that you shared, and engaged with me, and others about what makes you happy, and what makes your heart sing in this comment section you are eligible to receive three handouts for your ‘being happy’ journey…
Handout 1: Being happy
Handout 2: Searching for being happy
Handout 3: Finding being happy
Send me [DrRae@YourStressMatters.com] an eMail, and tell me which one/s you want to receive!