happiness

August 4, 2024

The Society of Happy People

Did you know this society exists? It was originally started in 1997 by Pamela Gail Johnson, who wanted to celebrate when she felt happy! The trouble, however, was she was living in the midst of the self-help era when so many people were focused on what was wrong, not what was bringing them happiness. So she built a community of people that wanted to rejoice in their joy. What began as something small has become an international movement to seek…

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Butterfly on butterfly bush
December 30, 2020

In gratitude for 2020

Our last post of the year comes from Jen Murphy, Manager of Retreats & Events at the Center. Let's read her perspective on a rosy (or yellow!) side of 2020. In gratitude for 2020 "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful." ~Col. 3:15 My 10-year-old and I were shopping at Target a few weeks ago. We wandered into the junior's clothing section, an area that…

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Debra Barton