Inherently Happy

Happy Daily Mood Drills - Ep. 347

Whether you consider yourself sensitive or not,
self-assessment, asking why,
and getting comfortable with practicing your moods
can help with mental agility.
So, Spot, Trigger, Keep and then Drop your moods
on a daily basis to train them.

 

Happy Leadership - Ep. 346

The best kinds of leaders take responsibility, not power,
they don’t lie, cheat and bully from atop some ivory tower.

Happy Creation - Ep. 345

Happy said "Let There Be Art" and Art there was!
Express and Share your Humanity, Cuz!

Art Happy - Ep. 344

On Human Expression and our Communal Heart.
Three minutes of rhymes and a song
about things I wish to impart.

The Happy Truth - Ep. 343

Without Truth there can be no Trust,
and for Balance and Growth,
Trust is a must.

A Pocketful of Moods - Ep. 342

A handy guide to emotional agility.

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If No Gods Exist - Ep. 341

 What's gained? What's lost? What reward? What cost?

Justifiably Mean - Ep. 340

When to give tough love.

The Inherently Happy Song - Ep. 339

Happy Lord Geoffrey Edition.

Inherently Happy Means Balance and Growth
are built right into your Hearts and Minds both.

Ep. 174 - The Happy Song

Meanness Kills (Again) - Ep. 338

Cruelty and Stinginess don't discriminate, but harm everyone they touch--from those who give too little, to those who take too much.

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In Episode 338 of the Inherently Happy podcast, we explore the destructive nature of meanness and our host's firsthand experiences with its effects. Throughout the episode, he teaches us that continuing along a path of cruelty and stinginess can not only hurt others but also pose considerable harm to the Mean individual themselves.

Using his personal experiences, the host shares the impact it had on his father's health, resulting in his father's untimely death after battling multiple cancers. He accepts his past as a "meanie" and elaborates on how his upbringing influenced his understanding of dealing with disappointment and interpersonal relationships.

Our host acknowledges how his parental figures modeled different kinds of Meanness. He also shares his journey from being a troublemaker to consciously choosing to be nicer and kinder, regardless of his feelings, for his overall wellbeing.

These podcast episodes are a testament to his transformation, as they provide guidance on managing unkind thoughts and how to project positivity. They suggest turning to artistry to channel the negative thoughts and emotions and to contrast these with extreme scenarios that can make the original Mean feelings seem rather benign.

Drawing from his experiences, our host encourages listeners to observe and understand individuals who may obstruct their paths rather than resort to mean actions. The concluding message of the episode is poignant - meanness can kill, and it's always better to choose niceness, albeit without letting it become a weakness.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that in spite of our feelings and moods, we can choose to channel them healthily and responsibly through sports, art, and entertainment, transforming them into a source of wellbeing and happiness.