"Happiness is a decision." by Lionel R. Ketchian
as quoted in The Oxford Dictionary of American Quotations. In the book: Food for Thought published in 1989
and quoted in The New York Times article on April 17, 2005.
Watch: THS 79. Happiness Decision by Lionel Ketchian - YouTube
"And there were always choices to make. Every day, every hour, offered the opportunity to make a decision, a decision which determine whether you would or would not submit to those powers which threatened to rob you of your very self, your inner Freedom; which determine whether or not you would become the plaything of circumstance, renouncing freedom and dignity to become molded into the form of the typical inmate."
"...in the final analysis it becomes clear that the sort of person the prisoner became was the result of an inner decision, and not the result of camp influences alone. Fundamentally, therefore, any man can, even under such circumstances, decide what will become of him - mentally and spiritually. He may retain his human dignity even in a concentration camp."
- Viktor Frankl from Man's Search For Meaning
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Inner Being Environment!
Lionel Ketchian
Monday, April 29th, 2024
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET.
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Quotes for
Inner Being Environment
He who is contented is rich. Lao Tzu
Silence is true wisdom’s best reply. Euripides
Enough is as good as a feast. English proverb
No man is free who is not master of himself. Epictetus
To be calm is the highest achievement of the self. Zen proverb
Neither seek nor avoid, take what comes. Swami Vivekananda
This is my secret. I don’t mind what happens. Jiddu Krishnamurti
Those who are free of resentful thoughts surely find peace. Buddha
The pursuit, even of the best things, ought to be calm and tranquil. Cicero
Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything. Morihei Ueshiba
To bear trials with a calm mind robs misfortune of its strength and burden. Seneca
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them. Epictetus
Learning to ignore things is one of the great paths to inner peace. Robert J. Sawyer
The nearer a man comes to a calm mind, the closer he is to strength. Marcus Aurelius
If you can win over your mind, you can win over the whole world. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Peace only comes from accepting the inevitable and taming our desires. @TheAncientSage
The measure of wisdom is how calm you are when facing any given situation. Naval Ravikant
They call it “peace of mind” but maybe it should be called “peace from mind.” Naval Ravikant
Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. Christian D. Larson
Certainty is impossible. Once you realize it, you stop seeking it and you become calm. Maxime Lagacé
There is “what is” only when there is no comparison at all, and to live with what is, is to be peaceful. Bruce Lee
Fools chase their own tails. The average man seek inner peace. The wise don’t mind what happens. Maxime Lagacé
Be rational, not emotional. Be proactive, not reactive. Have direction, not speed. Go slow. Choose wisely. Maxime Lagacé
The mind freed from passions is an impenetrable fortress — a person has no more secure place of refuge for all time. Marcus Aurelius
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Happy U is the Happiness School of
Continuing Higher Education by Lionel Ketchian
IT’S NOT WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY, IT’S WHAT YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO LOSE YOUR HAPPINESS TO.
YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO CONTINUE TO LEARN TO KEEP YOUR HAPPINESS NO MATTER WHAT.
HAPPINESS IS A LANGUAGE YOU CAN LEARN IN ORDER TO COMMUNICATE WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS.
IT’S ALL ABOUT HAPPINESS!
“Happiness is an inner state of well-being that enables you to profit from your highest thoughts, intelligence, wisdom, awareness, common sense, emotions, health, and spiritual values.” – Lionel Ketchian
YOU CAN BE HAPPY RIGHT NOW AND FOR EVERY MOMENT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE.
Being Happy is the most powerful skill you can learn.
Happiness empowers greater insight in each of us to further a collective vision of world peace.
Happiness is power!
Stop giving your power away.
Happiness becomes you!
Your reasons to take part in this course.
You will be better able to:
Become a happier person.
Become a better person.
Improve the management of your emotions.
Become more emotionally competent.
Learn new problem solving tools and techniques.
Eliminate half your problems.
Increase your intelligence.
Feel more positive emotions in your life.
Become resilient.
Learn to heal.
Become peaceful.
Enjoy sustainable happiness for a consistent life.
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POWER LUNCH IN PERSON MEETING
FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH!
Wednesday, May 1st, 2024
MEET, EAT & GREET! Join us for monthly meetings to gather and eat together and discuss tools, techniques and ways to free ourselves from many of life's problems and challenges. We discuss the concepts that will empower you and benefit one another.
First Wednesday each month, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (come when you can, leave when you like.)
Meeting Place: Osaka Hibachi Buffet (Chinese Buffet) 955 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06614 (The Dock Shopping Center)
Cost: $16.00 for lunch and $15.00 for seniors.
Price includes tax and tips.
Ask for the Happiness Club group table.
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Hartford Zoom Happiness Club Meeting
Living Peace and Happiness!
Lionel Ketchian
Hartford Zoom Happiness Club Meeting
Thursday, April 4th, 2023
7:00 - 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Zoom Meeting ID: 832 7439 0958
Password: Happy
Click the Zoom link to join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83274390958?pwd=OG1VclhmTWgvbDM2Y09KZG1BUGk4dz09
Hartford Happiness Club
is also meeting in person at:
Tumble Brook Country Club
367 Simsbury Road
Bloomfield, CT 06002
Thursday, April 4th, 2024
7:00 - 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Audrey Carlson is the facilitator
of the Hartford Happiness Club.
Email: audreyabc77@gmail.com
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Zoom Happiness Club Meeting
Inner Being Environment!
Zoom Happiness Club Meeting
with Lionel Ketchian
Thursday, May 16th, 2023
7:00 - 8:30 PM Eastern Time
Click the Zoom link below to join the meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83274390958?pwd=OG1VclhmTWgvbDM2Y09KZG1BUGk4dz09
Meeting ID:832 7439 0958
Password: Happy
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3-20-23 Chapter 11. Pain, The Price Of Freedom! This class was not recorded.