“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see." -Mary Davis Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Yesterday, many of us paused to celebrate one of the most transformative emotions we can experience... gratitude. And while the Thanksgiving holiday gives us a beautiful reminder, we don't need a special occasion to tap into this incredible power. Gratitude is available every single moment—and it’s the gateway to creating the life you truly want. When you choose to a

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” -Anaïs Nin Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Joy is not something we stumble upon. It’s something we choose—intentionally, consciously, and consistently. And the good news is: the power to choose joy belongs to you. Always. Joy Is a Skill You Build People who radiate happiness aren’t lucky. They’ve practiced aligning their thoughts, words, actions, and energy with what uplifts them. They gently redirect

"The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." — Ralph Waldo Emerson Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer At our core, authentic happiness is what we are all seeking. It’s what we strive for as human beings. Sometimes, in our fast-paced lives, the pursuit of joy can take a backseat. But it’s so important that we don’t allow this to happen. In a recent “Little Gems of Wisdom & FUN,” I talked about the strategies of happy people—how th

“Taking off the mask is not losing yourself—it’s finding yourself.” Little Gems of Wisdom & Fun from Mary Lynn Ziemer Halloween is just around the corner, so the topic of costumes is a favorite! We love to have fun pretending to be someone or something that we aren’t. But, the real treat is found when we remove our "costumes" and discover the beauty of who we truly are! More than a decade ago, when I took a new path to finding more authentic happiness, I realized that the rea