{"id":2704,"date":"2013-03-19T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-03-19T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/?p=2704"},"modified":"2018-10-02T17:01:55","modified_gmt":"2018-10-02T21:01:55","slug":"a-recipe-for-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/2013\/03\/a-recipe-for-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"A Recipe for Happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"attachment-266x266 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/files\/2013\/03\/CupOfSelfLove1-1024x736-300x215.png\" alt=\"CupOfSelfLove1-1024x736\" width=\"266\" height=\"190\" \/><br \/>\n<b>How do you feed your soul? \u00a0<\/b>Do you\u00a0grab pre-packaged Pleasure from the freezer, microwave it, and eat on the run; or do you cook up your Joy from scratch using organic, locally-sourced ingredients? \u00a0Perhaps you have a saucepan of Gratitude constantly simmering on a back burner? \u00a0Or do you wait for others to invite you over for Connection and a bit of Calm?<br \/>\n<b>If you follow this recipe, in whole or part, you will notice your personal stress levels decrease even as you take on more responsibility. \u00a0<\/b>Because in the end, it&#8217;s not really about the workload &#8212; it&#8217;s about the Story you tell yourself that \u201ccreates\u201d your stress.<br \/>\n<b>I share here my favorite recipe for Happiness, gleaned from years of study and practice in the Positive Emotional space.<\/b> \u00a0I invite you to try this as written, or to experiment with what is stocked in your own Emotional Cupboard. \u00a0The recipe for Happiness is neither simple nor easy, but who promised you that it would be?<br \/>\n(to download the Recipe in a compact form for your cookbook or fridge, <a title=\"Recipe Card-Happiness\" href=\"https:\/\/theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/files\/2013\/03\/Happiness-RecipeGuide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">go here for a pdf version<\/a>)<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: medium;color: #9400d3\"><b>**A RECIPE FOR HAPPINESS**<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #9400d3;font-size: medium\"><b>First, Gather the Core Ingredients<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup personal <b>Core Values<\/b>, warmed (see Cook&#8217;s Notes 1)<\/li>\n<li>1 sincere <b>Smile<\/b><\/li>\n<li><\/li>\n<li>30 days of <b>Gratitude<\/b>, freshly gathered, best if written down<\/li>\n<li>1 steaming mug of <b>Engagement and Meaning<\/b><\/li>\n<li>4 teaspoons of <b>Balance<\/b>, one each from work, play, rest &amp; personal growth<\/li>\n<li>3 <b>Breaths<\/b> (best if harvested from your deep belly)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup each of <b>Openness <\/b>and <b>Flexibility<\/b><\/li>\n<li>All your Raw <b>Emotional Energy<\/b> (see below for Preparation Notes)<\/li>\n<li>3 oz of <b>Contentment<\/b> or <b>Satisfaction<\/b>, grated<\/li>\n<li>1 glass of <b>Acceptance<\/b>, halved<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #9400d3;font-size: medium\"><b>Preparation Notes:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<b>Select a large METAL bowl, and mix in as many of the following as you have in your pantry<\/b>. \u00a0IMPORTANT: do not go out and purchase the ingredients for this next step &#8212; if you don&#8217;t own them now, just use what you have.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Entitlement Thinking<\/b>, e.g. beliefs like &#8220;nothing bad should ever happen to me&#8221; \u00a0or &#8220;I should only get the best.&#8221; \u00a0(see Cook&#8217;s Notes 2)<\/li>\n<li><b>Suffering<\/b>, or any brand of Arguing with Reality (store brands will work &#8211; really, most varieties are imposed on you by others anyway)<\/li>\n<li><b>Negative Self-Talk<\/b><\/li>\n<li><b>Raging Insecurity<\/b> &#8211; the fresher the better<\/li>\n<li><b>Self-Absorption<\/b> or <b>Self-Pity<\/b> &#8212; if you have both, use it all.<\/li>\n<li><b>Hate<\/b> in any form, e.g. liquid, solid, or gaseous (wear gloves while handling)<\/li>\n<li><b>Worry, Anxiety, and Fear <\/b>&#8212; these are always sold in a set, so if you have one you likely have all three<\/li>\n<li><b>Sadness<\/b> and <b>Anger<\/b> (but only the excess. \u00a0Keep out what you need to protect you for the next week)<\/li>\n<li>The <b>Urge to Control<\/b> (note: if you&#8217;re arguing with this recipe, you have it. \u00a0Toss it in &#8212; there you go. \u00a0Open up your hand. Let. It. Go!)<\/li>\n<li><b>Resentment<\/b> and any connected <b>Grudges <\/b>(see Cook&#8217;s Notes 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Mix lightly, being careful not to inhale the vapors. \u00a0<\/b>Pour 2 cups of Rum or Brandy over the top to soak the bowl. \u00a0Immediately set fire to the mixture using a lighter stick or kitchen torch. \u00a0Once it has burned off, scoop out the Raw Emotional Energy that remains (it will be glowing but cool to the touch &#8212; it is the positive essence that resides in all emotions) and continue with the recipe.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #9400d3;font-size: medium\"><b>Next, Assemble the Core Ingredients:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<b>Spray the inside of a large glass bowl with Patience <\/b>(see Cooks&#8217; Notes 4). \u00a0Mix the first seven ingredients with a wooden spoon, just until lumpy. \u00a0Drop Raw Emotional Energy by spoonfuls into the mix and sprinkle with the grated Contentment. \u00a0Pour half a glass of Acceptance over all. \u00a0Set aside and let soak.<br \/>\n<b>Focus for five minutes on your Breathing.<\/b> \u00a0If you have extra Mindfulness after this, you may add to the mix.<br \/>\n<b>Stir the mixture again, then turn the entire bowl out onto a floured work surface. \u00a0<\/b>Knead gently for 10 minutes, remaining Present to what you are doing. \u00a0Spontaneous humming may occur. \u00a0If you have pets or small children, you may notice they come and sit quietly during this step. \u00a0Feel free to give them a taste &#8212; it is quite nourishing in a raw state.<br \/>\n<b>Return mixture to the bowl and place on a large cookie sheet with a raised edge. <\/b>\u00a0Place in oven warmed to 200 F (93.3 C). \u00a0Pour the remaining half glass of Acceptance into the pan so the mixture is bathed in it.<br \/>\n<b>Cooking times may vary, depending on the quantity of Patience used<\/b>. \u00a0When the Happiness doubles in size, you may remove half the mixture and consume.<br \/>\n<b>Once you&#8217;ve got this starter going, keep it warm and surrounded by Acceptance<\/b>. \u00a0You can remove half of your Happiness every day, and it will double again by the next day, as long as you Practice it.<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #9400d3;font-size: medium\"><b>Serving Suggestions:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<b>May be served warm or cold<\/b>; best when garnished with Positive Self-Regard. \u00a0For a more dramatic presentation, swirl the plate with a reduction of Bliss, Flow, and a dry red wine. \u00a0Sprinkle with Permission to Make Mistakes, which reduces indigestion for those who suffer from Perfectionism.<br \/>\n<b>Bon app\u00e9tit! \u00a0<\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #9400d3;font-size: medium\"><b>Cook&#8217;s Notes:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b>To warm your Core Values<\/b>, hold them against your heart for 3-5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><b>If you do not own any Entitlement Thinking<\/b>, you can substitute Victim Mindset, Envy, Vanity, or ungrounded Rage.<\/li>\n<li><b>If Resentment or Grudges <\/b>get mixed with <b>Denial<\/b>, they may be mis-labeled as Negative Self-Talk in your Emotional Cupboard. \u00a0If so, clear the shelf and scrub with equal parts Self-Love and bleach, which should kill any remaining Germs of Self-Deprecation.<\/li>\n<li><b>Generic brands of Patience will work as well as the more expensive versions <\/b>&#8211; quantity matters more than quality. \u00a0If you lack Patience, substitute five minutes of Deep Breathing with your feet flat on the floor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"color: #9400d3;font-size: medium\"><b>Variations:\u00a0<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<b>Just as every cook has their own version of pasta sauce, recipes for Happiness vary.<\/b> \u00a0Even using the same ingredients, your sauce will look and taste different than mine. You may adjust the seasonings and preparation styles or cook using a different Mood.<br \/>\n<b>As long as you honor the Core Ingredients,<\/b> I promise that you\u2019ll love whatever you put on the table.\u00a0 <b>Other ingredients you might consider:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A pitcher of fresh <b>Summer Rain\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li>1 beaker of a <b>Child&#8217;s Laughter<\/b><\/li>\n<li>Essence of <b>fresh-cut grass <\/b>or lilacs in bloom<\/li>\n<li>1 cup <b>Chocolate<\/b>, chopped (milk or dark)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Finally, remember that taking time every day to focus on your Happiness will pay huge dividends. \u00a0<\/b>You will notice strengthening in your Resilience, Creativity, Confidence, and Engagement muscles, and a reduction in your Stress across all measures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How do you feed your soul? \u00a0Do you\u00a0grab pre-packaged Pleasure from the freezer, microwave it, and eat on the run; or do you cook up your Joy from scratch using organic, locally-sourced ingredients? \u00a0Perhaps you have a saucepan of Gratitude constantly simmering on a back burner? \u00a0Or do you wait for others to invite you &#8230; <a title=\"A Recipe for Happiness\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/2013\/03\/a-recipe-for-happiness\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about A Recipe for Happiness\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5789,"featured_media":2121,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[34,274,47,40],"tags":[367,235,192,30,400,41,360],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>A Recipe for Happiness - The Executive Happiness Coach\u00ae<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/theexecutivehappinesscoach.com\/2013\/03\/a-recipe-for-happiness\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Recipe for Happiness - The Executive Happiness Coach\u00ae\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"How do you feed your soul? \u00a0Do you\u00a0grab pre-packaged Pleasure from the freezer, microwave it, and eat on the run; or do you cook up your Joy from scratch using organic, locally-sourced ingredients? \u00a0Perhaps you have a saucepan of Gratitude constantly simmering on a back burner? \u00a0Or do you wait for others to invite you ... 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